articleThe rise of the urban warehouse
The growth of eCommerce in conjunction with changing consumer behaviour has led to a rise in urban warehouses and the need for last-mile deliveries.
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newsFood firm building Bradford warehouse
Regal Foods is constructing an 18,000 sq ft warehouse in Bradford.
articleAdapt to disruption with data-driven optimisation
The modern warehouse has to fit more in, as well as get more out faster and more accurately than ever before. Consequently, the need for an optimised warehouse has never been greater.
newsCOVID-19: Business support announced
The government has announced a new Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme, delivered by the British Business Bank, which will enable businesses to apply for a loan of up to £5 million, with the government covering up to 80% of any losses with no fees.
articleAR Racking equips ambitious 12000 m2 warehouse
AR Racking the go-to supplier for the huge warehouse consolidation project.
articleLogistics – this is your time
People don’t always see the value of warehousing and logistics but the coronavirus crisis has really brought home how essential it is.
articleFeed the Nation supply chain working group launches
Consultancy SCALA has launched a COVID-19 supply chain emergency working group, bringing together companies supplying the grocery retail sector to ensure the industry can “Feed the Nation”.
newsSEC Storage scoops two safety award nominations
SEC Storage has been selected as a finalist for the Safety & Health Excellence Awards in both ‘The Safer Logistics Award’ and ‘Best Health & Safety Project’ categories.
newsUKWA: Reconsider ‘no net loss’ policy
UKWA has urged the government to reconsider its direction to remove the ‘no net loss’ requirement on existing industrial land from the London Plan.
productSupply chain sees spike in flexible requirements
Research by Colliers International reveals that food production is currently up by 50%, due to panic buying and as a result, the COVID-19 pandemic has unleashed an uptick in flexible requirements for industrial and logistics assets.
articleStreamlining storage space for sportscar manufacturer
To help clients optimise their storage space, Weland Solutions is open to adapt vertical storage lifts to meet specific needs.
productMaximise space and productivity
Avanta has celebrated 20 years of business. The Leeds-based storage equipment and interior fit-out specialist was formed in 2000 following the merger of two West Yorkshire based businesses – Castleford’s Abacus Storage and Bradford’s Pennine Storage, with the new business relocating to the vibrant Northern Powerhouse of Leeds.
productLogistics industry bodies warn warehouses reaching capacity
Companies are still receiving stock but with demand receding due to coronavirus and its associated economic lockdown, warehouse space is filling up.
productDirect access to storage product via interactive online catalogue
A new online BITO Direct catalogue has launched and offers direct and easy access to a host of warehouse products.
newsTake-up of warehousing falls sharply
Cushman & Wakefield’s Industrial Outlook revealed take-up down to 5.5 million sq ft, a 32% decline compared to the 10-year average.
articleThere is no manual for this
HSS spoke to Charlie Shiels, CEO at ArrowXL to find out about some of the challenges the business has been facing during the pandemic.
productNext rolled out warehouse safety measures to re-open online business
The retailer has implemented extensive additional safety measures and has re-opened its Online operation in a staged process from mid-April.
newseComm and social distancing could alter warehouse profile
Changes in consumer behaviour, driven predominantly by social distancing measures, will continue to stimulate eCommerce related logistics property requirements, Colliers predicts.
productFulfilment centre to extend Waitrose North London coverage
Waitrose is opening (7 May) a six-acre Customer Fulfilment Centre in Enfield, North London, to double its online grocery orders in the capital by September.
articleAutomated clad-rack warehouse
The new facility for Kern Pharma in Terrassa (Barcelona) has a capacity for more than 10,000 pallets and 9,700 boxes.
