Renewable advances from XPO
XPO Logistics has reduced the environmental impact of its operations in the UK and Ireland, according to Dr Nicholas Head, environmental and sustainability lead in the region.
Report highlights under-supply of mid-box warehousing
A study has placed a spotlight on a lack of sub-100k sq ft warehousing, and claims this is leading to losses for the English economy, in terms of both economic value and job creation.
HSE campaign to target handling on construction sites
Construction sites are being targeted as part of a health inspection initiative supported by the ‘Work Right Construction: Your health. Your future’ campaign.
Dematic develops partnership to tackle advanced robotics tasks
The automation player has announced a strategic partnership with warehouse robotics provider, Dexterity, to offer full-task robotics as part of its automation solutions.
National Highways makes savings on logistics
GXO Logistics has helped the National Highways reduce costs by 28% through improved storage, inventory tracking and delivery accuracy since the contract began in 2010.
New northern depot for parcel firm
Following a record year of growth in which it secured its first profit, UK independent parcel carrier Yodel has announced plans to open a new depot in Huyton.
DHL breaks ground on Coventry hub
The £230m SEGRO Park Coventry facility will double DHL’s handling capacity and is expected to create over 600 new jobs for the area.
Next-gen supply chain mechatronics the goal of latest Amazon acquisition
The online behemoth has acquired Belgium’s Cloostermans in a bid to further develop customised state-of-the-art technology.
Northwood on a roll with SnapFulfil WMS
A manufacturer & supplier of hygienic paper products has made the transition from pen-and-paper driven warehousing to a cloud-based WMS.
Hydrogen refuelling infrastructure partnership launches
Haskel Hydrogen Systems Group, part of Ingersoll Rand, has partnered with Dutch industrial hydrogen technology manufacturer HyGear, to offer combined hydrogen generation and refuelling infrastructure to the European market.
3PL helps fashion player with resells
Kidswear retailer Polarn O. Pyret has made a commitment to circular fashion with the launch of a second-hand service, supported by Clipper Logistics.
Three spec builds announced by Prologis
Following recent acquisitions within the UK, Prologis has announced three logistics real estate developments across the Midlands and the South East.
CHEP signs major contract for supply of recycled containers
The Dutch firm Cabka has signed a multi-year contract to supply reusable containers made out of recycled plastics.
DHL lines up investment in India
DHL Supply Chain is to invest 500 million euros (INR 4000 Crores) in India to further boost capacity, workforce and sustainability initiatives.
Fulfilment upgraded from manual to WMS-driven
British online lingerie retailer BraForMe has upgraded order fulfilment from manual to WMS-driven.
Integrating safety sensors into machine circuits
Leuze Electronic safety relays provide safe solutions for all applications in machines and systems. The comprehensive safety relay portfolio always offers the right connection between safety device and machine.
AMR firm passes one billion units picked
Locus Robotics has surpassed the one billion units picked milestone. This achievement was attained 59 days after Locus registered 900 million units picked.
TGW utilises expertise in freezer applications
About a hundred kilometres west of Stockholm, TGW is working on a flagship project for Sweden’s number one grocery retailer ICA Sweden.
Geek+ hits half century of integrator partners
THE AMR leader says it has established formal agreements with over 50 integrators across the globe.
Check out the Hörmann sectional door speed test
The Hörmann UK Series 60 sectional industrial door has been developed to provide quality construction, high security, and easy installation, as well as high speed.
