news12-year-old fan enjoys festive day out at AO’s logistics HQ
A young boy from Gloucestershire recently enjoyed a special day out at online electricals retailer AO.
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newsSt Modwen acquires Hatfield DC
The logistics developer has acquired a c.170,000 sq ft cross-docked distribution centre in Hatfield.
articleStrategic warehouse for consumer goods manufacturer
AR Racking has kitted out a strategic warehouse in France for Japanese firm Iris Ohyama.
productNew spec builds with strong ESG credentials
Panattoni has begun speculatively developing 1.3 million sq ft of logistics space, which will include the UK’s largest-ever speculative logistics building, in Avonmouth, Bristol.
producteComm entrepreneurs up their intralogistics game
Furniturebox, established by Monty and Dan in 2015 at the age of 17, operated from their old warehouse at Mere in Wiltshire, until September 17, when they opened a new facility in Chippenham.
newsHSS to rebrand as Logistics Matters
HANDLING AND Storage Solutions (HSS) magazine will rebrand as Logistics Matters from January 2023 to better cover the wide range of challenges facing the world of materials handling, supply chain, warehousing and logistics.
productA guide to safely transporting glass panes
Storing and transporting glass can be tricky. And getting it wrong can be costly.
productJust-in-time solution for steel fabricators
PD Ports is supporting customer Barrett Steel through a period of growth with the build of a 200,000 sq ft dedicated steel distribution centre at its Groveport site in North Lincolnshire.
productSME manufacturers holding high inventory levels suggests report
New industry data reveals that manufacturers are holding double the amount of stock compared to pre-pandemic levels.
productDHL makes major Euro commitment to green warehousing
DHL Supply Chain has developed a carbon neutral real estate portfolio of 400,000 sq m to support customers’ growth requirements across six European Tier 1 markets.
productHumanising Health and Safety – free presentation from GXO
GXO UK & Ireland Director of Safety Lisa Spicer will present this week on creating a Cultural Shift from Compliance to Behaviour at the Safety in Logistics digital conference.
productNew EMEA sales director for AR Racking
AR Racking has named José Miguel Sobradillo as new EMEA Sales Director.
articleDawn of a new era
As we prepare for an uncertain 2023, HSS is excited to reveal its rebrand as Logistics Matters from January – with a view to better cover the wide range of challenges facing the world of materials handling, supply chain, warehousing and logistics.
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articleReform electricity market
The UKWA responded to the department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy’s recent consultation on the proposed review of the electricity market arrangements by highlighting the need for holistic electricity reform, to protect both the planet and the supply chains of the future.
articleVery Group wins space race
The stack/nest container from the Utz Group is saving space for The Very Group, which operates digital retailer Very, at its Skygate distribution centre.
productNew ‘mega depot’ for Yorkshire
A leading distribution firm has invested millions into new premises in Armthorpe, Doncaster, to meet the growing demands of the business.
articleInvestment pays off
This year the logistics industry has continued to face a perfect storm – demand for online shopping has remained high driving requirements for additional storage but at the same time a lack of suitable warehousing space means moving wasn’t always possible. On top of this rising costs have hit businesses hard.
newsGlobal warehouse tech leader Ocado to speak on resilience and fire safety
Ocado will present to a worldwide audience at the Safety in Logistics digital conference on November 23, sharing lessons learned from the catastrophic fire at its Andover fulfillment centre in 2019.
articleCoping with the returns culture
Retailers need to maintain efficient returns systems in their warehouses to retain customers, maximise margins and remain competitive, says Edward Hutchison.
