Locus in partnership with Balloon One
Locus Robotics has announced a strategic partnership with Balloon One, a UK-based provider of software and supply chain applications.
Survey casts doubt on land availability for eComm
Research undertaken by real estate advisor Colliers suggest there may not be sufficient land to support rapid eComm expansion in the UK.
Portcentric DC opens in the South East to serve FMCG market
P&O Ferrymasters has taken on a 231,000 sq ft (21,460 m²) distribution centre at London Gateway, on practical completion of the building on 27 July 2020.
Planning consent for Markham Vale site
An additional 574,000 sq ft of warehouse and logistics space has been given the go-ahead at a new development in north Derbyshire.
Zalando invests in automation control
Logistics software specialist inconso supports fashion retailer Zalando in controlling logistics automation components with inconsoWCS.
Electric forklifts expected to boom in China
Baoli has pointed to international studies predicting a sales boom within the Chinese market from 2021 to 2026, accounting for 7% growth.
Wincanton investing in dedicated eComm facility in Warwickshire
The 3PL has announced the new eFulfilment facility will open this month in Nuneaton in part to help support a five-year contract with Loaf.
CEVA Logistics on-boards 200th customer to WMS
CEVA Matrix WMS – powered by Blue Yonder – is a proprietary solution from the 3PL.
eComm drives purchase of industrial estate in Kent
PATRIZIA has splashed out around £37 million for the Quarry Wood Industrial Estate in Aylesford, Kent.
International logistics facility unveiled
The Rhenus Group has expanded its logistics services in the Asia-Pacific region, with a newly-built warehouse in Gurugram, India.
Siemens to roll out Comfy App to employees
The engineering leader is deploying its workplace experience solution Comfy across its global offices, targeting approximately 600 company locations, by October this year.
TIMCON seeks to allay Brexit pallet fears
The industry body says it’s in no one’s interests for ISPM15 regulations to disrupt trade when transition arrangements run out in January.
3PL supports Asda with wipes supply
Johnston Logistics UK have seen a 286% increase since March in the throughput of anti-bacterial and other cleaning wipes it handles for Asda supermarkets.
Tested in real-life situations
Specialist PPE for highly advanced hearing protection, face protection and communication solutions.
Batteries promise to optimise small motive power applications
Smaller machines can now enjoy the full benefit of Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) technology thanks to the latest NexSys 12V batteries from EnerSys.
Fully accredited safety shoes
As customer demands for accreditation, safety, quality and value increase, the Hultafors Group offers a broad portfolio of brands.
Air curtain addresses insect control
JS Air Curtains is launching a new air curtain, the Fly, specially designed for insect control.
New robots collaborate to lift trays and crates
US start-up Dexterity has launched full-stack (hardware and software) robotic systems.
UK sellers need to adjust export plans
Two recent announcements look to increase costs for UK sellers posting parcels to the EU and US markets.
eComm warehouse could feature up to 300 robots
Pure play retailer Proshop has deployed 70 AutoStore robots delivered by Element Logic in a 16,300 sq m, which is anticipated to open in November 2020.
