productAO opens third warehouse in four months
The site is the largest warehouse of the three, adding over 275,000 sq ft of distribution space to their its with the premises at G-Park in Stoke-on-Trent.
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productFashion retailer opts for Schaefer
Kastner & Öhler, one of the largest fashion and sports providers in Austria, has commissioned SSI Schaefer to equip its central warehouse in Graz.
articleUnique modular design – the BT Levio LWI160
The new BT Levio LWI160 powered pallet truck from Toyota Material Handling is the first-ever pedestrian-operated truck that is designed around a modular Lithium-Ion battery concept.
article3PLs well placed for the eComm boom
The savvy third party logistics firm can seize the day, with sharper IT operations, says Tony Dobson.
productDPD unveils green delivery plan
DPD plans to deliver to 25 of the largest towns and cities in the UK with zero and low-emission delivery means by 2025.
newsMount Everest of Christmas peaks predicted
Online retailers and couriers are experiencing record peak volumes and many are stretched to full capacity. ParcelHero says the worst is yet to come as Christmas 2020 could be 50% busier than last year.
productPandemic disruption sparks record interest in logistics space
Demand for UK logistics and distribution space reached record levels in Q3 2020 as retailers and 3PLs expanded their supply chains in response to the ongoing pandemic, according to Cushman & Wakefield.
articleGetting through the awkward phase
Moving heavy and awkward wheeled loads safely has long presented businesses with a challenge. The potential for injury puts the onus on companies to avoid downtime and possible legal repercussions – as well as creating an environment where employees feel confident, protected and less at risk, says Andy Owen.
articleE-grocery: FoodOase automates warehouse
Online retail for groceries is continuously on the rise and calls for intelligent and flexible logistics solutions.
productLED Navigator launched to streamline picking
In the wake of Covid-19 and a move towards increased consumer purchasing online, Kardex Remstar introduces greater functionality to improve order picking performance for distributors and eCommerce suppliers who require a faster turnaround of orders.
newsAutoStore alleges Ocado has infringed automation patents
Norwegian warehouse automation technology provider AutoStore has filed patent infringement lawsuits in the United States and the United Kingdom against Ocado Group.
productTGW hits record turnover
The intralogistics firm saw its turnover increase to 835.8 million euros in 2019/20 from 719.6m euros in 2018/19.
productShuttle system boosts storage density
SSI Schaefer has built a new logistics building for Carhartt WIP, which includes a Cuby shuttle system, a compact bin and carton conveying system as well as picking locations with sequencing tower.
productSmart urban fulfillment: one step ahead
Empty shelves? Long shopping queues? News about spreading pandemics met people rushing to shops, stockpiling groceries and hoarding necessary goods, while cutting back on other expenditures. Demand on canned food soared rapidly and unpredictably, shifting shopping patterns in terms of category, values and frequencies.
productWMS can help you cope with the changing world of retail
The stories of struggling high street retailers pre-dates Covid-19, but the pandemic has sped up the threat as our city centres become ghost towns, says Tony Dobson.
articleThe Covid-19 catalyst
Why the Coronavirus pandemic has sparked an automation revolution in retail. Jason de Kauwe provides analysis.
productRobot sorter for large packages
Geek+ has launched the S100C large-size parcel sorting robot, augmenting its line of sorting robots and expanding the possibilities for automated sorting.
articleR&D: the tax credit option
Greater adoption of technology is the key to overcoming challenges facing the industry, says Rob Lowe. Yet many firms are missing out on valuable funding that could support it, he adds.
newsYodel unveils plan for Northern Super Hub
The parcel carrier says a long-term strategic investment will replace the Shaw hub, to the North East of Manchester.
articleThe impact of Covid-19 on eCommerce
As one of the UK’s leading Packaging companies, Kite Packaging explore the effect Covid-19 has had on eCommerce, advising on important considerations for any company now taking their business online.
