Visibility and representation
GB Railfreight train driver Bessie Matthews talks about her career journey on the eve of International Women’s Day 2025.
Products seek to redefine automated packaging
CMC PACKAGING Automation will launch two new systems at LogiMAT.
Reduced fulfillment costs
US DIY firm Northern Tool engaged integrator Swisslog to kit out its DC in Fort Mill, South Carolina.
DC sees rooftop expansion
GROCER MIGROS will install 14 additional COM machines from Witron into its highly automated dry goods distribution centre in Suhr and will be implemented while operations continue.
Are SMEs getting enough out of warehouse automation?
The Tomorrow’s Warehouse Conference asks Why are SMEs struggling to adopt mobile warehouse robotics?
Amazon ramps up delivery station network
Internet retailer and 3PL Amazon is ramping up its delivery station network with, it is believed, some two dozen live requirements in the UK.
Introducing Logistics Matters Magazine
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZSr1sGB-_g[/embedyt] Handling and Storage Solutions (HSS) magazine will rebrand as Logistics Matters from January 2023 to better cover the wide range of challenges facing the world of materials handling, supply chain, warehousing and logistics. With a modern and more meaningful name, Logistics Matters can highlight the challenges faced by all warehouse occupiers and MHE … Introducing Logistics Matters Magazine
Planning secured for Lancashire scheme
HBD, part of Henry Boot, and Barnfield Group, have secured reserved matters planning for a further three buildings at the JV’s 800,000 ft2 APTUS industrial and logistics scheme in Preston, Lancashire.
Warehouse Transformation Awards entry deadline extended
FOLLOWING STELLAR interest in the newly launched awards, the deadline for entries has been extended until 14 March 2025.
Conference programme unveiled for key freight show
The organisers of Multimodal have outlined there will be ‘knowledge sharing for everyone’ following the announcement of its 2025 conference programme.
Giraffe helps Brightpick reach new heights
Logistics Matters editor Simon Dudy meets Brightpick’s CEO Jan Zizka in the wake of the firm’s sale of Photoneo to Zebra.
End-to-end performance
Exotec’s new generation of Skypod aims to provide an end-to-end robotic warehouse solution. Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy jumps the Eurostar to hear more.
Big box scheme planned for Preston
Development company Monte Blackburn is preparing to submit plans for a 930,00 ft2 industrial and logistics scheme near Preston in the Northwest.
Build-to-suit jump starts further development at Access 18
The decision by a leading UK supermarket retailer to take a build-to-suit on the latest phase of Indurent’s Access 18 scheme in Avonmouth is seen as encouragement for 450,000 ft2 of further speculative development.
Shed of the Month: Turning green
Boldly going ahead with a speculative development in the spring/summer of 2024 was deemed ‘very brave’ but with vacancy rates in the region bucking national trends and remaining sub 3% – perhaps this is more calculated than risky…
BEUMER Group: Automatic pouch unloading with AutoDrop
The BG Pouch System with AutoDrop function sets new standards for e-commerce and fashion logistics.
EXCLUSIVE: M&S to take Bristol B2S scheme
A highly bespoke M&S logistics centre requirement has been linked to Vancouver based real estate development and investment firm, Epta Development Corporation (EDC) and development partner Stoford’s 2 million ft2 Axis Works scheme in Bristol, which secured reserved planning permission for a highly bespoke 390,000 ft2 plus cross docked warehouse on Friday last week.
AutoStore launches AI-driven robotic piece picking
Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy catches up with AutoStore chief product officer Parth Joshi ahead of a major raft of launches from the warehouse automation leader.
Global shocks and local responses
Nick Petschek outlines how supply chains can build adaptability amid geopolitical uncertainty.
DHL eCommerce opens parcel hub as part of ambitious eComm plan
The 25,000 m² hub at Coventry SEGRO Park features advanced automation with a handling capacity of over 1 million parcels per day.
