articleClimate-controlled storage for RAF in Cyprus
Rubb has supplied two structures for RAF Akrotiri: a climate-controlled storage solution, and an additional storage facility.
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articleLithium-ion Flexi trucks for 3PL’s cold store
Third party multi-temperature warehousing and logistics network, Norish, has introduced lithium-ion battery-powered Flexi articulated VNA truck technology at its cold store facility at Brierley Hill in the West Midlands.
productA quarter of Grade A warehousing taken up by eComm operations
The finding was highlighted as real estate services firm JLL said 2019 was a strong year for the UK logistics property market.
productGateway 4 scheme sees contractor appointed
Trebor Developments and partner, Hillwood, have appointed Readie Construction as main contractor for their speculative “Gateway 4” scheme in Doncaster, which will deliver a state-of-the-art distribution centre.
product‘Northern Powerhouse’ logistics park gains approval
Wigan Council has approved strategic logistics scheme Symmetry Park Wigan, on Junction 25 of the M6.
productLineage Logistics tops global chart for refrigerated logistics
The 3PL has capped the Top 25 list compiled by the International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses (IARW).
productManufacturer takes Manchester spec build
DTZ Investors has let the 65,000 sq ft site at Ashburton Point on Trafford Park to construction product manufacturer Lindab.
newsAdvanced Amazon logistics properties change hands
Avison Young advised Pacific Asset Management Co and a consortium of Korean capital with Savills Investment Management in the purchase of two Amazon logistics properties in Dortmund, Germany, for EUR 140 million, from Gulf Islamic Investments LLC (Dubai) and Rasmala Investment Bank.
productKelloggs confirms North West mega shed
The cereal giant has signed an agreement with developer Bericote for Haydock525, a 525,600 sq ft speculative warehouse.
productSEC Storage appoints data analyst
Daniel Rimes has been recruited as operations analyst for the Systems Division of SEC Storage.
productUrban logistics units predicted to deliver best returns
Strong market fundamentals expected to drive the industrial sector to achieve another record year in 2020, says Colliers.
productPlan well but react quickly too
With Brexit finally upon us, you could be forgiven for wanting to keep your options open when it comes to your warehousing and supply chain arrangements.
newsGuide focuses on unique cold store safety challenges
The Cold Chain Federation has published a new guide to help cold chain businesses keep on top of the specific health and safety challenges posed to employees operating in a cold environment.
newsAmazon to open warehouse in Cumbria
Amazon will open the delivery station on Woodlands Industrial Storage Estate in Longtown, a small town north of Carlisle.
productWaitrose selects 3PL to operate two key UK hubs
XPO Logistics has been selected by Waitrose & Partners to operate two key UK distribution hubs on Waitrose’s Milton Keynes campus.
article3PL achieves high storage density safely
Specialist 3PL Rico Logistics has maximised the storage capacity of its new warehouse facility on the outskirts of Birmingham.
productGazeley acquires 21 acre site
Magnitude 312 is located at Magna Park, Milton Keynes and Gazeley intends to use the space to develop a 312,700 sq ft unit.
articleUsing multi-tier shelving to boost order picking
Multi-tier shelving will improve warehouse efficiency by allowing simultaneous order picking on several tiers to reduce order throughput times, writes Edward Hutchison, managing director of BITO Storage Systems.
productSpotlight on BITO at IntraLogisteX
BITO Storage Systems will be throwing the spotlight on highly productive order picking at IntraLogisteX 2020, which takes place at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry on 31 March to 1 April 2020.
productLet’s consider radical solutions post-Brexit says UKWA
Significantly increased customs checks at UK ports are likely to impact on supply chains and drive up demand for more warehousing in a market that’s already close to full capacity. However, with the restrictions of EU legislation lifted, there’s a new opportunity to bring forward radical solutions, says the UK Warehousing Association’s CEO, Peter Ward.
