newsMorrisons to open third primary consolidation centre
Morrisons will open a third primary consolidation centre in Q2 2014 in partnership with Bibby Distribution.
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productPlastic containers for shipping & storage
Set against the ubiquitous cardboard carton, there are clear advantages associated with the use of plastic containers for both shipping and storage purposes, says advocate SSI Schaefer, which has advanced its container offering with new technology in design, moulding and materials.
newsHuge portcentric developments launched in the UK
Leading UK ports ink deals with logistics property developers to build substantial portcentric logistics warehousing.
newsSSI Schaefer with broad CeMAT offering
SSI Schaefer, the leading global supplier of warehousing and logistics solutions is showcasing its expertise on a stand which is over 1,400 square meters.
newsPcdata supplies bulk despatch solution
A key aspect of business for famous bread brand Hovis is bulk deliveries, where the orders are sent directly to the customer’s DC.
articleClever use of space key as Kuehne + Nagel serves top UK fashion brand
SEC Storage has installed a space optimised storage and pick system for Kuehne + Nagel, to help the 3PL serve the needs of a top fashion brand. HSS editor Simon Duddy speaks to the team involved.
newsLack of quality warehousing could choke UK recovery says Rhenus
A chronic lack of readily available, large-scale warehousing could hamper Britain’s economic recovery, according to David Williams, managing director of freight forwarder Rhenus’ UK operation.
articleBSS expands Magna Park NDC by 38.5k sq ft
Building products supplier BSS Industrial has broken ground at Magna Park National Distribution Centre (NDC) in Leicestershire, to extend its warehouse space by a further 38,500 square feet.
productLogistics train set informs and entertains in Manchester
The Warehouse Technology Group (WTG) seminar and live demonstrations event held on the 21st May generated much interest and attracted bumper attendance from professionals from across the logistics industry.
productAutomated high bay
Flooring manufacturer IVC has awarded Egemin Automation a contract to supply a complete warehouse and distribution system.
articleComplete storage solution for beauty products distributor
When distributor of professional hair and beauty products SBH UK & Ireland wanted a complete storage solution for its new NDC in Walker Park, Lancashire, it turned to BITO Storage Solutions.
productWarehouse expansion
Work to create new warehouse facilities for Import Services in Southampton is on schedule for a summer opening following the traditional topping-out ceremony.
articleThe composite revolution in material handling
Modular handling systems took a major step forward recently with the launch of the new Graphit system from Trilogiq.
productArgos warehouse staff strike
About 1,000 warehouse staff employed by Argos at five distribution centres went on strike for 24 hours on Friday, 4 July in a dispute over weekend working.
articleCML invests £400,000 in new fleet from Crown
Core Management Logistics has invested £400,000 in updating half of its fleet of mechanical handling equipment.
newsSEKO opens 150k sq ft DC for Omni-channel operations
SEKO Logistics is keeping pace with phenomenal growth in UK retailers’ online sales by investing in a further 152,000 sq ft logistics centre to support its omni-channel services for global fulfilment, delivery management, returns solutions and ecommerce development and design.
productSpace efficiency – even for large metal stillages
As large, two-man delivery items such as such as white goods, TVs and furniture become more prevalent in the e-commerce sector the logistics challenge is to store a sufficient number of items within the space available, and in a way that makes order picking quick and easy, asserts Edward Hutchison, managing director at BITO Storage Systems.
productCarousel-based storage
Jungheinrich has added two new storage and retrieval products to its comprehensive range of logistics systems. The new products – which use proven carousel technology – are Jungheinrich Lift Racking (LRK) and Jungheinrich Paternoster Racking (PRK).
articleArgos warehouse worker strike set to escalate
Unite, the union is to escalate industrial action at Argos warehouses in a dispute over weekend working.
newsRefurbished logistics centre finds tenants
Four new tenants are set to move to Baillieston distribution centre, Glasgow, following the completion of extensive refurbishment works at the estate, letting agent Colliers International has announced.
