productLondon’s food supply chains at increasing risk of failure
The United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) previewed a landmark report for the food logistics industry at the recent FoodEx 2016 exhibition.
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productRetail warehouse investment volumes down 73%
Retail warehouse investment volumes were subdued in the first quarter of 2016 totalling around £196m with 10 assets exchanging or completing, according to Cushman & Wakefield.
articleFinalists announced in FTA Everywoman awards
22 women within the transport and logistics industry have been announced as finalists in the 2016 FTA everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards.
productWebsite facilitates new approach to warehousing
New market making technologies turn up with almost daily frequency in the consumer sphere. 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.
productAXA buys M1 logistics site in Luton
The site includes planning consent for over 400,000 sq ft (37,161 sq m) of logistics space.
articleKuehne+Nagel takes on temp solutions
A temporary building has helped Kuehne+Nagel increase onsite storage space, improve the accuracy of data logging information, and reduce customer fulfilment times.
articleDeep-freeze storage warehouse built by Unitechnik
Romanian frozen-foods supplier Macromex built a distribution hub with Unitechnik as system integrator.
articleWhat happened to UK productivity – the puzzle of our time?
Like many people I am really interested in the projections of the UK’s economy. My reasoning is straightforward. With growth comes more recruitment – news to the ears of someone who works in HR solutions!
newsUKWA wants your opinion on planned HMRC register
HMRC is consulting on its idea to create a fulfilment house register to help recover lost tax revenues from online retail sales.
productSpace saving intralogistics solutions on show
UK-based materials handling technology specialist, Narrow Aisle, will highlight its extensive range of intralogistics solutions when it exhibits alongside other logistics and supply chain specialists on the UKWA Pavilion at this year’s Multimodal.
productBulk storage facility created at Belfast harbour
Rubb Building Systems has designed, manufactured and constructed a new port storage structure at Belfast Harbour.
productSteel storage units launched by Collinson
Collinson has launched HandiStor – a new range of demountable steel storage units which offer a secure, practical and cost effective approach to temporary on-site storage requirements.
productSSI Schaefer expands its Midlands base
Following a significant period of sustained organic growth, SSI Schaefer has expanded its Midlands-based facility at Pury Hill, near Towcester in Northamptonshire.
productDriver and warehouse staff worry over BHS failure
Hundreds of drivers and warehouse staff, who deliver goods to BHS stores, are concerned they could lose their jobs after the high street chain went into administration.
productNew bulk storage facility
Rubb Building Systems has designed, manufactured and constructed a new port storage structure at Belfast Harbour.
articleLive search launched to match warehouse space with users
Match warehouse space to users with the newly launched Zupplychain live search facility.
productTune into the BITO TV show
A new film, made by ITN Productions and hosted by TV presenter Natasha Kaplinsky, takes a look inside Nuneaton-based BITO Storage Systems’ brand new purpose built office, show room, experience centre and distribution centre facility – which was officially opened in April 2016.
articleLogistics can help Government deliver better Scotland
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says the new Scottish Government can deliver some ‘quick wins’ for a cleaner, safer and more efficient Scotland by working closely with the freight and logistics industry.
productTune into the BITO TV show
A new film, made by ITN Productions and hosted by TV presenter Natasha Kaplinsky, takes a look inside Nuneaton-based BITO Storage Systems’ brand new purpose built office, show room, experience centre and distribution centre facility – which was officially opened in April 2016.
articleSlick solution for bulky storage
Manufacturer Hydrobolt revamps its storage system with Wickens Engineering bringing efficiency and health & safety benefits.
