productProject Breathe
DPD HAS announced the roll-out of a major new air quality monitoring programme across six of the biggest cities in the UK.
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productSeven shows in seven months
WITH SIGNS of the exhibition industry finally edging out of lockdown, the BCMPA – the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics, has announced its participation in a wide range of industry events to promote the benefits of outsourcing on behalf of its 180+ members.
productOnline florist scales ops
ONLINE FLORIST Bloom & Wild has signed up to a five year SaaS (Software as a Service) contract with warehouse management system firm SnapFulfil.
articleHot glue monitor boosts pack efficiency
BYTRONIC VISION AUTOMATION has signed a partnership with tech integrator Acquired Data Solutions (ADS) to work in the North American market.
productRemote control forklift deal for Mitsubishi
MITSUBISHI LOGISNEXT Americas group has set up a partnership with Phantom Auto, a provider of interoperable remote operation software, to enable operators who are sitting up to thousands of miles away to remotely operate unmanned tuggers, pallet jacks, counterbalances etc.
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.
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.
