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Ocado has announced that it plans to open 56 customer fulfilment centres (CFC) as well as a dozen “zoom centres” following strong growth in the first half of 2021. The online retail company reported retail growing to £1.2bn, up 19.8%; strong new customer and order growth as Covid-19 restrictions ease. Tim Steiner, Chief Executive Officer of…
With the e-commerce boom showing no signs of slowing down – now accounting for more than one quarter of all retail sales in the UK – Southgate, one of Europe’s leading packaging suppliers, reviews the impact and solutions on consumers’ changing attitudes towards sustainable packaging. The increase in popularity of e-commerce was in play long…
St Helens Chamber of Commerce has sent a letter to Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Robert Jenrick urging him back the development of three logistics developments in order to unlock much needed employment in the region. The schemes in St Helen’s include Peel L&P and PLP’s 1.8 million ft2 Haydock Point…
The new vehicle passed its first practical test in a field study at Bad Heilbrunner GmbH & Co. KG with flying colours. The manufacturer of herbal medicinal teas from Upper Bavaria was so impressed by the new truck that they immediately ordered an NXV. The test drivers were particularly satisfied with the ergonomic components of…
When a major UK food manufacturer of ready meals and snacks was looking for a pallet capable of handling bulk dried ingredients in its new, state-of-the-art raw materials warehouse, Goplasticpallets.com was able to recommend the perfect plastic pallet for the job. Best known for its popular tinned fish, pastas, canned fruit and pulses, this food…
The Future of Logistics Description Delamode International Logistics (DIL) is positioned as the Future of Logistics; recent investment in warehouse space, technology and staff brings confidence to a post-pandemic logistics industry.In this webinar, Logistics Manager editor, Nick Bradley will be in discussion with Client Services Director, Mike Thomas. Their discussion will surround the following three…
The July 2021 issue of Logistics Manager Magazine is now available to read online! Cover Story – Freedom Fighters Four pharmaceutical supply chain specialists push for vaccine distribution…. Inventory Management – Valuable Insights How are warehouse operatives transforming the warehouse to improve inventory management even in uncertain times? IntraLogistics & Materials Handling – Risky Business Materials handling is…
Toyota Material Handling has updated and enhanced the models across its Tonero HST family of hydrostatic IC-engine counterbalance forklift trucks. These latest versions now come with a host of new features that deliver extra productivity, energy efficiency and safety benefits to users in all industry sectors. For example, the Tonero HST collection’s impressive levels of…
Construction has started on the 35-acre strategic rail freight interchange at SEGRO Logistics Park Northampton Gateway. As part of the development, SEGRO is investing £190 million into infrastructure, including the new SRFI and significant improvements to the surrounding road network. The 450-acre state-of-the-art multi-modal logistics development next to junction 15 on the M1 motorway, will…
Take-up of warehouse space in units larger than 50,000ft2 reached a record 30.8 million ft2 in the first half of 2021, double that recorded in the first half of 2020 – itself a record-breaking year according to property consultant Knight Frank. Retailers and distribution companies collectively accounted for 76% of take-up so far this year,…
Zebra Technologies is to enter the warehouse robotics arena with the acquisition of Fetch Robotics, a leading company in on-demand automation. Fetch’s Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) are used for optimised picking in fulfilment centres and distribution centres, just-in-time material delivery in manufacturing facilities and automating manual material movement in any facility. “The acquisition of Fetch…
Take up of warehouse space in warehouse units larger than 50,000 ft2 reached a record 30.8 million ft2 in the first half of 2021, double that recorded in the first half of 2020 – itself a record breaking year according to property consultant Knight Frank. Retailers and distribution companies collectively accounted for 76% of take…
DP World has announced the 100% acquisition of syncreon in a deal valued at US$1.2 billion. This transaction is subject to customary completion conditions and is expected to close in the second half of 2021. syncreon is a USA-based global logistics provider that specialises in the design and operation of complex supply chains for the…
Urban air mobility (UAM) company Volocopter and international logistics organisation DB Schenker have successfully conducted a joint static proof of concept at Messe Stuttgart for VoloDrone ground operations in logistic centres. Together, the partners are creating the first blueprint for electric cargo drone ground operations in logistics with the support of Fraunhofer Institute for Material…
The coronavirus pandemic threw the UK’s High Streets into crisis, with more than 17,500 chain stores and other venues closing last year – that’s an average rate of 48 closures a day. Even as IntraLogisteX was opening its doors this week on 1st and 2nd July, clothing retailer GAP was announcing that it was closing its 80…
Greg Downey is a Robotics Business Consultant at OW Robotics and has spent the past year helping businesses in the UK achieve their warehouse automation potential using innovative goods to person solutions and A-B movements to help improve efficiency and cost saving across a wide range of industries. At IntraLogisteX this week, he explained to…
Sealed Air, specialists in packaging technology were busy showcasing their latest products exclusively at the IntraLogisteX Exhibition. Logistics Manager caught up with Sealed Air on the first day of the show to check out its latest innovations. The company has provided a host of product innovations that aim at reducing employee fatigue, and increasing efficiency…
On the back of a fascinating presentation from Berkshire Grey’s Neil Berry at IntraLogisteX today, Logistics Manager caught up with the automation expert to find out more about the integrated robotic, automated and semi-automated systems that are already delivering huge benefits for operations. As Berry stated, it’s the “supply chain of the future… today”. Berkshire…
One of the presentations that went under the radar at IntraLogisteX on day one was delivered right at the end of the day by Carl Wilson, Account Manager, UK, at VistaLink, a CVX Global company. The presentation focused on traceability and quality inspection of reusable transit packaging with advanced machine vision technology, and Carl spent…
Indigo has market-leading software and a very strong reputation as a WMS vendor, but is very different to the other warehouse software companies because its supply chain consulting team comes from within the logistics industry, according to Eric Carter, Solutions Architect with the company, who spoke to Logistics Manager at IntraLogisteX this afternoon. “Every one…
During the pandemic there have been many sectors that have had to continue working, most at an extremely heightened pace, particularly in the areas of healthcare and logistics. These sectors have needed to operate under difficult circumstances whilst ensuring that the environments were safe and thoroughly cleaned, all at an appropriate distance. At IntraLogisteX today,…
It’s standing room only for the presentation by Geek+’s Simon Houghton at IntraLogisteX – and the company’s stand has been a hive of activity all morning, too. “The flexibility provided by logistics robots is changing the way we think of potential automation candidates,” says Houghton, Geek+ Head of Sales & Marketing, on day one of…
Among the high-tech automation, robotics and IoT solutions on display at IntraLogisteX today, a water activated tape – also referred to as gummed paper tape – has generated a surprising amount of interest on the Southgate Packaging stand. But after talking with them about the product, it’s easy to see why the company has had…
IntraLogisteX has finally opened its doors at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry and for the organiser of the UK’s biggest annual exhibition for the intralogistics industry, Akabo Media, there is a mixture of excitement and relief, albeit that is tinged with a little frustration that due to the pandemic-enforced delays and restrictions, the show was…
K+N and IAG Cargo have partnered to complete a chain of 16 charter flights from Stuttgart to Atlanta fully carbon neutral. The flights were able to go ahead after the companies secured 1.2 million litres of Sustainable Aviation Fuel, (SAF), first time ever such a charter chain has been operated using ‘net zero’ carbon emissions….
Tulchan Developments is promoting Orchard Park – Eurocentral a 40-acre site that could accommodate up to 400,000 ft2 of build to suit space at Scotland’s Eurocentral scheme near Glasgow. Gavin Robertson of Tulchan said “Orchard Park will offer sites capable of accommodating units with generous yards and car parking from 42,500 ft2 up to 225,000…
Specialist industrial and logistics developer Panattoni is set to submit plans for a 7.2 million ft2 logistics park for the soon to be closed Honda plant site in Swindon. The developer bought the site earlier this year from the car manufacturer. Honda announced the closure of the plant in 2019 following a global restructure. This…
Plans for a 59,950 ft2 parcel hub in York for DPD are set to secure planning permission this week. The facility, which is being promoted by Northminster Properties has been pre-let to DPD who will move to the new hub from its existing premises as it requires more space to meet current demand and future…
Investor Mayfair Capital has secured the wholesale redevelopment of Brunel Retail Park in Rose Kiln Lane, Reading to provide space for a two unit logistics scheme totalling some 150,000 sq ft. The 8.64 acre plot currently provides approx. 160,000 ft2 of retail space let to occupiers such as Halfords, Pets At Home, Shoe Zone and…
Spaciotempo, installed an industrial canopy for haulage and warehousing specialist McCarthy Group. for multiple, double-deck trailers to be loaded and unloaded at any time. The ease-of-access of the building allows forklift trucks to move more easily between the warehouse and the structure, minimising goods exposure to the elements. As the site is on uneven land,…
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