newsClipper open to takeover from GXO
A STATEMENT on the UK-based eCommerce logistics specialist said the Boards of Clipper Logistics and GXO Logistics have reached agreement on the key terms of a possible cash and share offer for Clipper by GXO.
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newsScrewfix awards sixth DC deal to Wincanton
WINCANTON HAS opened a new 370,000 sq ft distribution centre to support its customer Screwfix in its continuing business growth.
productBig investment in fully electric trucks
VOLTA TRUCKS confirms €230 million of Series C funding as it prepares the full-electric Volta Zero for production.
newsFurther eComm sales rebalancing predicted
NEW GOVERNMENT figures show January’s online retail sales collapsed by -4.5% against the previous month and -20.8% against January 2021.
newsRobots firm launches App to boost in-store fulfillment
GREYORANGE HAS released the gStore mobile app which is used to boost online fulfillment using in-store inventory.
newsLast mile estate sells for £38 million
DTZ INVESTORS has completed the sale of a multi-let industrial and trade counter estate in Kingston upon Thames, south west London, to Mirastar/KKR JV for circa £38 million.
productCustom deal for retail sector
RENOVOTEC HAS struck a distribution deal with Custom SpA, an Italian multinational group and hi-tech solutions company, the two organisations have announced. Custom was founded in 1992 and has extensive experience in retail POS (point of sale), kiosk and self-service solutions.
productRobotics deliver fast order picking
YESTERDAY’S INTRALOGISTICS solutions are simply not sophisticated enough to match today’s demands. The smartest and latest technology will move companies from good to great if they utilise the features to their ultimate potential.
newsAmazon-let logistics facility acquired for £233 million
ARROW CAPITAL Partners has completed the acquisition of a 625,360 sq ft multi-storey logistics warehouse at the Wakefield Hub from Mountpark Logistics EU Sarl for £233 million.
articleFive trends shaping eGrocery fulfilment in 2022
The top five trends based on our work with industry leaders who have successful MFCs and EFCs operating today.
productPlastic boxes as delivery solutions
PLASTIC PALLETS and boxes can be used to offer retailers and parcel delivery providers a solution to make processes more efficient while minimising their impact on the environment.
articleLarger mezzanines: avoiding the pitfalls
With mezzanine projects becoming increasingly large and complex, MiTek Mezzanine Systems gives some advice on common pain points.
articleThe age of self-learning robots
Magazino envisages that self-learning robots will conquer eCommerce logistics, with the company making a start with fashion pure-play leader Zalando.
productGreen returnable mailing bags
KITE PACKAGING has launched returnable mailing bags with 30% recycled content. The lightweight and compact construction conserves vehicle space, enabling more packages to be transported per truck, minimising the overall carbon footprint.
productExcess is the enemy
ECOMMERCE PACKAGING must change to meet COP26 objectives, explains Jo Bradley, and says eliminating excess packaging is a measure companies can quickly implement.
productAir bubble substitute
STOROPACK HAS released an eco-friendly substitute for traditional bubble cushioning in its range. PAPERbubble uses paper in combination with air.
productBritish Land investment boosts urban logistics portfolio to £1bn+
THE LEADING UK property owner acquired a 12.5 acre site in North West London for £157m.
articleParcels: time for tech
Sortation technology is playing a key role as courier, express and parcel firms emerge into a post-pandemic world while striving to reconfigure supply chains that have experienced major disruptions and delays in deliveries.
articleGet smart on warehouse supply
In a way it’s great to seeing a booming warehouse sector, with huge demand and innovation driving transformation. It’s taking the sector well and truly into the 21st century, but it brings all sorts of practical challenges with it, says Simon Duddy.
articleRecruitment challenge fires demand for packaging equipment
The continued challenge of recruitment in the warehouse sector is being helped by the booming market for equipment and machinery.
