newsPets at Home unveils plans for 670000 sq ft national DC
The leading pet care business has announced plans to open the new national storage and distribution centre in Staffordshire.
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productSurvey casts doubt on land availability for eComm
Research undertaken by real estate advisor Colliers suggest there may not be sufficient land to support rapid eComm expansion in the UK.
productPortcentric DC opens in the South East to serve FMCG market
P&O Ferrymasters has taken on a 231,000 sq ft (21,460 m²) distribution centre at London Gateway, on practical completion of the building on 27 July 2020.
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articleInnovative Design and Build Solutions
CopriSystems’ bespoke vision enables businesses to respond quickly to any changes in the market, be it a seasonal spike or global health emergency.
productPlanning consent for Markham Vale site
An additional 574,000 sq ft of warehouse and logistics space has been given the go-ahead at a new development in north Derbyshire.
newsBig investment for Bicester logistics park
Aver Property Partnership is spending in excess of £24 million on the development of a new distribution and manufacturing park at Bicester, Oxfordshire, known as Axis Junction 9.
articleFood and FMCG companies need to prepare now for shifting market conditions
Food and FMCG companies must take steps to organise themselves now if they are going to have the right warehouse infrastructure in place to meet post-lockdown trading conditions, says John Maguire, managing director of intralogistics solutions specialist, Narrow Aisle Ltd.
producteComm drives purchase of industrial estate in Kent
PATRIZIA has splashed out around £37 million for the Quarry Wood Industrial Estate in Aylesford, Kent.
articleSeek Intelligence before Automation
When it comes to automated warehouses, at SEC Storage, we’re huge fans. So much so, that we have an entire division devoted to it. However when looking to deliver the required efficiency and productivity levels of ‘tomorrow’s warehouse’, automation is rarely the most optimal solution available.
productUK sellers need to adjust export plans
Two recent announcements look to increase costs for UK sellers posting parcels to the EU and US markets.
newsNational distribution hub developed for Games Workshop
SEGRO has completed the development of a new 177,500 sq ft warehouse distribution facility for Games Workshop at SEGRO Logistics Park East Midlands Gateway ahead of the planned schedule.
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articleFast access to advice and solutions
The pandemic means that warehouse operators are frequently having to deal with variations in storage demand and product profile.
newsLogistics property key as UK retail culture shifts
The continued and significant rise of eCommerce, which was further accelerated during lockdown, has underpinned a record second quarter for the logistics and industrial sector in the UK.
articleStreamline efficiency for holding and picking metals
Increasing demand for cut-to-size material meant AMCO Metall Service’s facility for semi-finished materials was running out of space.
articleReduced stock demand predicted for UK warehousing
The ‘Brexit Boost’ that has benefited the 3PL sector for so long appears to be coming to an end, says John Maguire, managing director of Narrow Aisle.
productFlexible storage options proving popular
One of the most popular new items in BITO’s recently launched online BITO Direct catalogue is the company’s Galvanised Boltless Shelving, which can hold a combination of BITO’s XL and RK containers for bulk and small parts to suit the different purposes a company may have.
articleCommon picking errors and how to avoid them
Are you a successful eCommerce operation stepping up to your first fulfilment centre? If so, a key challenge will be minimising pick errors. Edward Hutchison, managing director of BITO Storage Systems, highlights four key areas where picking mistakes are commonly generated.
productSavills: Demand for logistics space soars
According to Savills, demand for logistics property has soared as a result of increased levels in eCommerce.
