productSTILL launches truck for narrow aisle market
THE STILL NXV is a narrow aisle truck (man-down) and is said to be particularly effective in high and narrow warehouse aisles.
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articleGetting closer to the consumer
Some thoughts from Dematic about General Merchandise, new challenges, and limited choices…
articleThe future is here…
See how you could bring your warehouse automation journey to life with this webinar from Linde Material Handling, in association with Handling & Storage solutions magazine.
articleSteel prices at record high
Handling & Storage solutions magazine editor Simon Duddy caught up with José Manuel Lucio, who has recently been appointed EMEA sales director at AR Racking, at a time of booming demand, prices and challenges.
newsOutsourced fulfilment provider in major expansion
JAMES AND James Fulfilment, a provider of outsourced fulfilment services to online retailers, has announced that significant growth over the last 12-18 months has led to strategic investments.
articleFollow the money on e-grocery
LOGISTICS PROFESSIONALS should be paying a lot of attention to the enormous amount of venture capital that it is being invested in e-grocery start-ups, says Handling & Storage solutions editor, Simon Duddy.
articleDeep impact
This issue we are taking a more in-depth look at the must-read UKWA Savills UK warehousing market report. The surge in activity it captures will have profound impacts on logistics professionals for many years to come.
articleGreening the last-mile
Micro-fulfilment centres gets an environmental thumbs up from Accenture.
productWelcome to the dark side
THE CONSUMER market has irreversibly shifted to an e-commerce focus, but more nimble and agile retailers are creating new-style businesses to fill the bricks-and-mortar vacuum, says SnapFulfil CEO, Tony Dobson.
articleRobust electric forklift challenges IC models
The new Linde X20-X35 electric forklift models are said to be the first electric trucks to match the performance and robustness of Linde’s hydrostatic engine trucks.
newsCould Amazon be forced to sell its logistics arm?
The US Government has taken an important step towards ending ‘big tech’ firms’ monopolies. Six new bills could result in Amazon being forced to sell off its logistics arm, says Parcelhero.
productElectrical supply contract key for Purfleet development
Matrix Networks has been appointed by Goodman to design and install multi-utility connections for the new Purfleet 338 logistics development at Purfleet Commercial Park in Thurrock.
newsDHL moves into bulky item deliveries
DHL Supply Chain has launched a new service enabling retailers to grow their online presence by extending their range of large items such as furniture, beds and kitchens, without investing in additional stockholding.
newsIkea extends CDC contracts
Wincanton has been awarded contract extensions by Ikea to operate its customer distribution centres (CDCs) in Medway, Kent and Harlow, Essex, for five and two years respectively.
newsGLP increases European Development Fund to buy warehouses
The global investment manager has secured funds from Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and the QuadReal Property Group.
newsHermes and Ford collaborate in an early stage self-driving vehicle trial
Ford’s ‘European Self-Driving Vehicle Research Programme’ has been designed to help businesses in Europe understand how autonomous vehicles can benefit their operations.
productManaging 200k multi-item orders a day
ZALANDO HAS deployed software from Körber to control operations at its fulfillment centre in Olsztynek, Poland.
productNext-gen of robotic picking
Berkshire Grey has unveiled a new generation of AI-enabled robotic solutions for warehouse fulfillment.
productGroundbreaking mailers designed for recycling
Sealed Air, the global leader in protective packaging solutions, has set a new standard in sustainability and protection with the launch of a range of mailers that contain more recycled content than any similar product on the market.
newsConvert stores to warehouses to meet last-mile demand
A leading 3PL says converting empty retail stores to last mile delivery locations could help meet fulfilment demands. But flexibility on rents may be needed.
