productMatching spare space to storage demand
Zupplychain – the recently launched on-line market for selling warehouse space by the pallet – has reached over 50 warehouse registrations in its first month.
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productDemolition threat to Scottish warehouse
Dozens of older industrial buildings in Scotland could be demolished within weeks unless the Scottish Government revisits its plans to slash the rates relief available on empty properties, experts at Colliers International have warned.
newsThe search begins for the stars of 2016
UKWA has launched the call for entries for its 2016 Awards – marking the start of the Association’s annual search for the companies and individuals who demonstrate the highest degree of commitment to logistics and supply chain excellence.
articleWell planned mezzanine
Textile firm turns to Warehouse Storage Solutions for narrow aisle pallet racking and a mezzanine floor.
productSteel processor automates storage
Striebel & John processes about 9,500 tonnes of steel sheets a year and wanted consistent automation from sheet metal storage system to final mounting box production.
articleTerminology can cause confusion
Smart-Space has voiced concerns that transport and logistics companies requiring additional space may be ordering the wrong type of structure.
productDomino’s Pizza DC set for Warrington
Omega Warrington Ltd (OWL) is seeking to welcome a second manufacturer to Omega with a deal pending, subject to planning, with Domino’s Pizza Development Ltd.
productTemporary building boosts workshop space
Temporary building specialist Smart-Space has provided Aquila Truck Centres with additional workshop space in the form of a re-locatable interim building at its Head Office in Tipton, West Midlands.
articleOptimising warehouse for growth
When a manufacturer goes from production start-up to nearly outgrowing a 60,000 sq. ft. addition in a few years – then optimises its new warehouse, tripling operational efficiency – the growing pains are worth it.
productLogistics firm boosts North West footprint
Howard Tenens has bought a new site in Heywood, Manchester, which includes 175,000 square feet of warehouse space and significant yard and outside area. This increases Howard Tenens’ total warehouse footprint to over 3,500,000 square feet in the UK.
articleStudy will explore the challenge of feeding London
UKWA (the United Kingdom Warehousing Association) will preview Feeding London in 2030 – a study commissioned to explore future issues affecting food industry logistics in London – at FOODEX 2016 (18-20 April 2016, NEC, Birmingham).
productAldi opens new Northern DC
The new facility in Bolton encompasses 611,250 sq ft of warehousing and offices and replaces a smaller site in Middleton.
newsHome Retail Group directors accept Sainsbury’s bid
The proposed acquisition is valued at approximately £1.2 billion and subject to approval from regulators.
productJohn Lewis models Magna Park 3 DC
Retailer uses modelling and simulation tool CLASS from Cirrus Logistics for facility focused on larger items requiring 2-man deliveries.
articleAuction option
Utilise technology to tackle the logistical nightmare of liquidated stock, says Howard Rosenberg, CEO of B-Stock Solutions
articleEyes on the prize
Retailers are facing unprecedented disruption to their business model as the habits of online shoppers turn paradigms on their heads. HSS editor Simon Duddy asks if technology that enhances supply chain visibility can help companies come out on top in this challenging time?
articlePorsche invests in vertical storage system
The relocation of Swindon’s Porsche Centre to a new site at Blagrove provided a perfect opportunity for the Parts Department to explore new options for storing components and other materials in a confined area within the building.
productBITO boosts warehouse capacity to drive web sales
Storage products and solutions provider BITO has moved to new, larger premises in Nuneaton. Key factors in the significant investment are strong growth shown by the company over a number of years and a keen desire to take direct web sales of storage products to a higher level.
productBespoke structure boosts storage at Belfast harbour
Yara UK’s fertiliser storage and bagging facility at Belfast Harbour was in need of expensive refurbishment, over the years the corrosive attributes of the fertiliser had taken its toll on the existing structure and flooring.
productExtending the reach of outsourced logistics
It started with Amazon and E-bay in the 90s, with the likes of Uber, Airbnb and Just Eat growing from mavericks to mainstream in recent years. Within the logistics industry several market makers exist for backloads such as Haulage Exchange and Returnloads. But now similar technologies aim to re-shape the warehousing market.
