Record H1 take-up for warehousing
THE SAVILLS Big Shed Briefing revealed a note of caution due to economic uncertainty despite record numbers and very strong occupier demand.
DHL to invest £482m in UK eCommerce operations
THE INVESTMENT comes following a 40% volume uplift since the start of 2020 and soaring demand for eComm and B2B services.
Survey: Disruption forcing larger enterprises to hold more stock
TWO THIRDS (66%) of large enterprises globally say they are keeping more stock on hand now compared to the pre-pandemic period, with nearly one in five in total (18%) retaining ‘significantly more’ stock.
Shadow boards for end of aisle
IMPROVED ORGANISATION of end-of-aisle racking tools and equipment in warehouse and distribution centres is provided by the new Modulean Rack End Boards, from workplace visual communications and safety products specialist Beaverswood.
UK industrial door merger
TWO LEADING suppliers of industrial doors are merging their UK operations into a new entity as they target future growth.
MiTek changes branding
HAVING BEEN acquired by MiTek Inc in 2017, MiTek Mezzanine Systems has completed the final administrative step in its transition into the global MiTek group.
Ocado raises cash to fund CFC building programme
THE LEADING technology and retail group has raised over £875m of gross liquidity through an approximately £578m equity placing and a new £300m revolving credit facility (RCF), providing a liquidity position for the Ocado Group of almost £2bn.
WMS innovator to share insights at IMHX 2022
IN LINE with the UK recently showing a record breaking 11% e-commerce growth – on top of mammoth online delivery volumes recorded during Covid-19 – WMS technology innovator, Synergy Logistics, is reporting significant growth in demand and showcasing how organisations can deliver high performance.
A freezing chamber with mobile bases for meat processing company
ICP (International Casing Products S.L.U.) optimises its facilities in Zaragoza (Spain) with the AR Racking storage system, which provided the specialist offal and natural casing company with a mobile bases racking solution for its freezing chamber.
IWS Group acquires Anco Storage Equipment
ANCO IS a trade-only supplier of storage solutions in the UK and joins a portfolio of companies which also includes Beaverswood, Brandsafe, and Rack Group.
Sector still struggling with staff shortages
A NEW survey by The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK (CILT (UK)) reveals 86% of organisations are experiencing staff shortages and struggling to recruit and retain staff.
Ocado Group acquires robotics firm Myrmex
THE DEAL will cost Ocado around €10.2 million and is expected to accelerate the development of intelligent asset handling systems for the Ocado Smart Platform.
Localised grocery solution
Thinking small makes big things feasible for MFCs (micro-fulfilment centres), says Pieter Feenstra.
More than Picking – AMRs can accomplish far more in the warehouse than you think
When Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) burst on to the scene a few years ago they provided a cost-effective, high throughput, modular and scalable way to revolutionise picking operations.
Fulfilment expert renews WMS contract
Omnichannel fulfilment company, 3P Logistics, has renewed its cloud-based WMS contract with Synergy Logistics.
All-electric terminal tractor for DP World
DP World has announced the arrival of the first ever all-electric terminal tractor at a British port.
Manufacturer carries out warehouse extension
TOOLS FIRM Pferd-Rüggeberg has extended its logistics warehouse in Júndiz, Spain with AR Racking taking care of advice, design and installation of the warehouse extension.
Technology-agnostic Toyota targets turn-key automation projects
Toyota Material Handling UK has announced the establishment of a systems integration division dedicated to designing and delivering turn-key automated storage and handling projects.
Daifuku solutions said to boost operations
When you order a product online, Daifuku’s world-class material handling solutions kick into action, helping ensure that you get your order when you want it.
‘Out of the box’ model lease for UKWA members
UKWA HAS unveiled a new ‘out of the box’ model lease for members, developed in partnership with legal partners Weightmans and real estate advisors Savills, including explanatory notes that provide a starting point for negotiating a lease contract in 2022.
