Visibility and representation
GB Railfreight train driver Bessie Matthews talks about her career journey on the eve of International Women’s Day 2025.
Are SMEs getting enough out of warehouse automation?
The Tomorrow’s Warehouse Conference asks Why are SMEs struggling to adopt mobile warehouse robotics?
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.
Climbing robot promises high tote density and fast throughput
HAI ROBOTICS has unveiled its latest robotic solution, the HAIPick Climb.
Integration project boosts parcel sorting
LOGISTICS PROVIDER Asendia UK invested £2.5 million in automated sorting belts and robotic over-labelling arms at its a Heathrow distribution centre.
Automation goes live
THE FIRST of seven additional automated blocks at Hutchison Ports BEST is now operational.
Service checks key to forklift deal
HEATHROW-BASED ASC Cargo Handling has renewed its materials handling fleet, taking delivery of 12 HD Hyundai Xitesolution forklift trucks, from long-standing national dealer Acclaim Handling.
AI clinic for Multimodal 2025
Registration has opened for the supply chain and logistics event which takes place from 17-19 June 2025 at Birmingham’s NEC.
Analysis: Ports are embracing automated cranes
GLOBAL AUTONOMOUS crane revenues are predicted to exceed US$6 billion by 2030, according to ABI Research.
Once upon a time in the Midlands
Yusen Logistics speaks to Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy about an exciting new warehouse the company has planned for the Midlands.
Aprolis innovates for heavy truck users
Aprolis Equipment Distribution, the specialist distribution division of Aprolis Handling Solutions, has brought some good news to heavy material handling equipment users in the UK, via the launch of its new Heavy Truck Superstore.
Anti-smuggling net for Heathrow cargo
CFL, Heathrow’s only on-airport express courier handler, has today announced it is introducing a new system, Automated Import Manifest System (AIMS), designed to help Border Force better target suspect incoming packages for inspection.
New Awards puts the focus firmly on warehouse transformation
LOGISTICS MATTERS is excited to announce the launch of the new Warehouse Transformation Awards.
Hit the North!
Tomorrow’s Warehouse Manchester went off with a bang, with more than 450 attendees for the debut event.
Acquisition in airport automation
Vanderlande has signed an agreement to acquire Siemens Logistics from the company’s current owner Siemens.
Foldable shipping container launches
Compact Container Systems (CCS) has launched the SeaFold HC 40’ container.
Global day for logistics launched
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) has launched an annual, global day to recognise the vital contributions of the supply chain, logistics and transport industry in keeping the world connected.
UKWA chief calls for Government support
Addressing an audience drawn from across the warehousing and logistics sector, with parliamentarians and senior civil servants in attendance, UKWA CEO Clare Bottle took the opportunity presented by UKWA’s Annual House of Lords Luncheon to reiterate the call for a Logistics Minister, underline the significant pressures faced by the sector, and appeal for more support from the Government.
Brexit’s impact lingers
Since the UK’s departure from the European Union on 31st January 2020, the UK freight forwarding and logistics sector has been plagued with challenges, says Steve Parker.
