In the first half of 2017 a total of 16.5million sq ft of logistic and industrial units above 50,000 sq ft was acquired for occupation, 2% up on H1 2016, according to the latest research from Knight Frank. Whilst this is 24% below the level of take-up in H2 2016, it is, however, above the 5 year average.
A food manufacturing company has been fined after a worker fell six metres from the back of a fork lift truck.
Crown Paints has invested in a fleet of seven articulated very narrow aisle (VNA) forklift trucks from Narrow Aisle’s Flexi range for operation at its production facility in Hull.
Jungheinrich has received a major order for more than 1,000 lithium-ion vehicles.
The United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) has published a ‘Positioning Paper’ that highlights ways in which the supply chain sector can work with HMRC to ensure that post-Brexit excise legislation does not place an unfair burden on legitimate logistics companies involved in the handling and movement of goods such as alcohol and tobacco, and that businesses remain competitive.
Dematic, a leading global supplier of integrated automated technology, software and services to optimise the supply chain, has announced the completion of the transfer of Egemin UK and all its assets and activities to Dematic.
Employee-owned company Kite Packaging specialises in supplying packaging to a broad cross-section of different industries.
SEMA, the Storage Equipment Manufacturers’ Association is to hold its Annual Safety Conference and Exhibition on Thursday 2nd of November at the National Motorcycle Museum, Solihull.
The Russian start-up freight forwarder, Deliver is an online cargo transport operation that is among the first in the country to implement an ‘Uber-style’ mode of service.
Union Industries has installed five of its best-selling Bulldoors and one Matadoor in Pilgrim Foodservice’s new warehouse extension.
ArrowXL, the UK’s leading two-man home delivery expert, has strengthened its presence in the West Midlands by signing a two-year lease on a warehouse and distribution centre in Droitwich Spa. The move comes as the delivery firm announces plans to rebuild its facility in Worcester, which was destroyed by a fire in April.
Andrew Baxter, Managing Director at leading independent logistics operator Europa Worldwide Group, reacts to the government’s latest announcement on its plans for customs clearance post Brexit.
Rite-Hite UK is expanding its service business due to considerable demand from customers looking to improve health and safety, productivity and the lifespan of their loading bays, doors and in-plant safety equipment.
iForce has secured a new contract to provide a range of fulfilment services to Prezzybox.com, which offers a complete online gift solution to customers.
The fund is looking to raise cash to capitalise on growing demand for warehousing in UK urban areas.
The investment is designed to support recent and future growth. Following its acquisition by Deutsche Post DHL Group in December 2016, the company is now handling over 20% more parcel volumes due to increasing levels of imported and domestic traffic from the B2C retail sector.
Intelligent manufacturing and logistics systems control specialist Red Ledge has joined forces with advanced sortation company Böwe Systec and Stockrail International to launch fully integrated and automated supply chain systems.
CSL (Conveyor Systems Ltd) carried out an inter-floor conveying solution several years ago for the NHS in Scotland at its flagship DC in Larkhall, South of Glasgow, helping the NHS to improve picking efficiency.
The Duggan Steel Group operates from three factories in Ireland and handles well in excess of 50,000 tonnes of various steel products every year, supplying steel construction components to the agricultural and industrial sectors.
WERMA this year is once again rewarded as one of German Industry’s top SME technology leaders and innovators.
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