newsLogicor acquires East Midlands mega-shed
THE LEADING European owner, manager and developer of logistics real estate, has announced the acquisition of a 951,000 sq ft logistics warehouse on a 38.5 acre site in Daventry.
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productMeeting unprecedented challenges head on
The Tomorrow’s Warehouse event will explore key issues for logistics professionals at a time of unprecedented change at the CBS Arena in Coventry on November 30.
newsBis Henderson Group appoints chairman and investor
ADRIAN FAWCETT joins the supply chain services company as chairman.
productGreen light for NE logistics site
ELDISS TRANSPORT is gearing up for expansion and growth after plans worth close to £1.5 million to develop its operations were given the green light by planners.
newsTomorrow’s Warehouse unveils seminar agenda
Tomorrow’s Warehouse is a free-to-attend event that takes place on November 30 at the CBS Arena in Coventry.
newsDunelm plans to set up at DIRFT
THE DAVENTRY warehouse at Prologis RFI DIRFT is set for a December move-in, creating a projected 70 jobs in the local area by the end of January.
articleAgility focus for Tomorrow’s Warehouse
If navigating this turbulent time has taught us anything, it’s that agility could just be the most critical characteristic of your warehouse operations, says Harry Watts.
newsAO extends network with warehouse in Crewe and depot in Leeds
ONLINE ELECTRICALS retailer AO has opened its fourth warehouse in Crewe, creating over 80 new jobs and adding over 300,000 sq ft of new distribution space.
articleSolutions to fit exactly
Innovative design details often make the difference for successful storage and order picking, says Edward Hutchison.
productAR Racking reconfigures Great Bear warehouse
THE GREAT Bear warehouse in Nottingham required a new racking solution accompanied by some layout modifications to transform it into a more flexible operating facility.
articleSafety as standard
As the industry looks set for yet another record-breaking year, Jaap Vos reviews the association’s achievements in 2021 and how they are raising standards in the warehouse.
articleGrowing our own talent
Around 2.5 million people are employed in logistics in the UK and about one in five of those work in a warehouse. The surge of online shopping over the months of lockdown has driven demand for warehousing to an all-time high, while delivery drivers and warehouse workers have achieved hitherto undreamed-of recognition as essential workers, keeping the nation clothed and fed, says Clare Bottle.
newsAvison Young predicts tougher logistics property market from 2023
AVISON YOUNG has unveiled research that it says lays bare the scale of changes to the property sector since 2017, and outlines how it is likely to change in two years.
newsRecord take up predicted for warehouses
DEMAND FOR UK logistics and industrial space continues to power ahead with the 16.1m sq ft taken in Q3 pushing availability to record lows, according to new data from Cushman & Wakefield.
newsMulti-storey warehouse planned for London
St George and SEGRO have entered a joint venture to deliver their first UK multi-storey industrial development in the London Borough of Brent.
productSolve supply chain disruption issues
AS HAS been highlighted in the news over recent days, the seismic impact of Coronavirus and Brexit is still being felt across global supply chains. Temporary storage solutions from Spaciotempo can solve supply chain disruption issues that result.
newsCatch up on demand with HSS Live
HSS Live took place on October 6, and now all presentations are available on demand on the HSS Live website.
productEliminating errors
THE WMS KASTOlogic and the intelligent app KASTOlogic mobile, two software solutions from industrial warehouse system manufacturer Kasto, are helping to streamline the operation of automated and manual storage areas at SchwarzwaldEisen.
producteComm warehouse demands box storage
NELLY, AN online retailer of fashion and beauty products in the Nordic countries, relied on the expertise of AR Racking and its distributor and strategic partner Rudells, who have designed and installed a narrow aisle racking solution (VNA racking) adapted to the storage of boxes in a 1,360 m2 area of the new warehouse.
newsSurvey shows growing skills shortages
96% OF UK logistics businesses are now reporting problems recruiting HGV drivers, according to Logistics UK’s September 2021 Performance Tracker.
