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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.
articleNEXT quickly secures storage space in wake of COVID-19
Warehouse space strategist, Bis Henderson Space, has successfully sourced significant garments-on-hangers (GoH) relief storage for high street fashion retail brand NEXT.
newsSEC Group acquires cleanroom firm
The CleanRoom Company has been acquired and will form a specialist division dedicated to the design and installation of cleanroom environments.
articleSheffield spec build set for September delivery
PLP says its first net zero carbon ready speculative logistics development at its 343,000 sq ft warehouse at Smithywood, Sheffield, due to complete in September 2020.
productEuropa opens £60m Corby warehouse
Europa Warehouse has moved into its new £60m 3PL facility in Corby on schedule.
productAR Racking combines different storage systems in Thyssenkrupp’s new smart centre
Thyssenkrupp Elevator, a leading company in the manufacture, installation, modernisation and maintenance of innovative intelligent mobility systems, has relied on AR Racking to equip its new smart warehouse located in Madrid (Spain).
product£1 bet pays off big style as AO opens new warehouse
The online electricals retailer aims to use the space to grow its third-party logistics business and is searching for more warehousing.
productAgents appointed for major logistics site
Gateway 14, advised by its development manager Jaynic, has appointed property consultant Savills as joint agent alongside Avison Young to market the 156-acre business and logistics scheme at Junction 50 of the A14 at Stowmarket, Suffolk.
productWest London warehouse park changes hands for £200m
SEGRO has acquired Perivale Park, a 34 acre urban warehouse estate in Perivale, West London, from Federated Hermes for £202.5 million.
productFourth Letting for Bolton logistics park
Multiply Logistics North, the commercial development at Harworth’s Logistics North site in Bolton has secured its fourth new letting of 2020.
articleHow to keep staff separate but productive
What intralogistics solutions can keep warehouses covid-compliant, allowing staff to work safely and productively?
articleShifting market for food & FMCG
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.
articleAchieving a 30% increase in storage capacity
The narrow aisle trucks from Combilift allow the firm to reduce the of times the products need to be handled as well fitting into a system that stores more efficiently.
