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Latest research by various property consultants and experts indicate that rent levels are set to slow this year and lease terms on new deals will move out. In the UK, the introduction of measures to restrict movement to try to slow the spread of coronavirus will cause significant disruption to activity in the short term…
The unprecedented demand on supermarkets as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic led to £10.8 billion in sales over the past four weeks in a record month for the sector According to Kantar WorldPanel grocery store sales grew 7.6% over the last 12 weeks, and the rate of growth in the last three weeks was…
The COVID-19 pandemic has unleashed an uptick in flexible requirements for industrial and logistics assets according to the latest research from property consultant Colliers. Food production is currently up by 50%, due to panic buying and subsequently, occupiers who manufacture or distribute essential items are in urgent need of flexible space to keep up with…
The four main air cargo companies in the UK – Swissport, dnata, WFS and Menzies – have warned of the imminent collapse of their sector as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The stark warning, written directly to chancellor Rishi Sunak, said that such a collapse would severely impact the UK’s supply chain. In the…
The Department for Transport has confirmed to the Road Haulage Association and Freight Transport Association that the work of the logistics sector is “essential” and should continue to the greatest extent possible through the Covid-19 crisis. The confirmation to the two trade associations came in the form of a letter from Ben Rimmington, co-director, Road…
Four in five (83%) of European-based businesses in the global automotive supply chain are either ‘concerned’ or ‘very concerned’ about the the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on supplier operations and business outlook. According to research conducted by IHS Markit suppliers to automotive manufacturers said the COVID-19 pandemic was increasingly reducing supply chain visibility, particularly as to…
Technology has become evermore important in aiding the communication between retailers and suppliers in the fashion supply chain, following the outbreak of COVID-19, according to one expert. Michelle Russell, apparel correspondent for GlobalData, said: “buyers are now having to rethink how they work with manufacturers on orders and product design.” Russell said that UK clothing…
Linde Material Handling UK has said it is pulling on resources across its network to deliver high volumes of forklift trucks to customers across the country, as it copes with the demands of the COVID-19 pandemic. It said that in the last two weeks, its supermarket customers had seen a peak in demand that you…
E-commerce sales have increased by nearly a quarter since the end of February, as consumers in lockdown moved online. Data from James & James Fulfilment showed that independent online retailers had seen an average of 23% more orders compared to this time last year, while health supplements and cupboard staples had seen a triple-digit growth…
Packaging manufacturer Storopack has said it continues to supply essential businesses with packaging materials during the COVID-19 pandemic. Storopack said its protective packaging materials were a necessity for the distribution of essential products – including pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, food and drink, cleaning and hygiene materials and veterinary supplies – and it would continue to play…
Tesco is temporarily re-occupying warehouse space across the country to mitigate short term demands put upon its supply chain due to the coronavirus pandemic. Tesco is re-occupying its 617,393 sq ft warehouse in Fenny Lock, Milton Keynes. The property known as Tectonic 620 is being marketed by JLL and despite Tesco re-occupying it, the property…
Online retailer B-Fashion has taken 20,000 sq ft of space at Falcon Business Park in Loughborough. The space will be used to facilitate the expansion of the businesses. Tim Gilbertson of letting agent FHP, said: “We swiftly agreed a deal for this good quality simple warehouse on Falcon Business Park. “Space in Loughborough is always…
Europa Road has signed a new partnership with Devon-based 3PL Gardner Distribution, rto expand its logistics operations and reach across the South West of England. Once goods arrive from Europe into Europa’s Dartford 1Hub, they are transported to a depot in Bristol, where TPN member Gardner takes over to deliver the goods across the South…
Calderdale & Huddersfield Solutions, a wholly owned subsidiary of Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust, has secured a 25,000 sq ft industrial unit in Elland, West Yorkshire, for a medical equipment store and health informatics service. The warehouse owned by Rosemount Estates has undergone a £750,000 refurbishment which was project managed by Mytholmroyd-based TD Jagger….
Specialist building materials giant SIG has temporarily closed its distribution operations as it looks to trade within government guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic. The company said that since 26 March, large parts of its market in the UK had seen sales fall away rapidly, in line with the broader construction industry. As a result it…
The April 2020 issue of Logistics Manager is out now in print, online as well as for the iPad and Android. If you’re working at home then get your digital edition now! Cover Story: Sustainable delivery. Why going green is the only option… Can sustainability survive the coronavirus crisis? With supply chains under increasing pressure the chance to change should not…
XPO Logistics has said “all appropriate health and safety measures are being put in place” at its Milton Keynes warehouse after the GMB called for greater protections for staff. GMB London had urged XPO Logistics to radically revise working in Milton Keynes warehouses to comply with social distancing and if this is not possible, to…
Tenants could sub-let their premises to other businesses that need the space during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gus Haslam, head of London and south-east, logistics and industrial at Knight Frank said: “While there are businesses looking to secure short term emergency space there are others firefighting to stay afloat. Some business are considering allowing other businesses…
Property consultant Knight Frank’s national head of business rates has called on the government to scrap its proposed business rates revaluation amid the coronavirus crisis. Currently businesses face paying rates in 2021 based on the re-evaluation from 1 April 2019 , just when business will be recovering from the pandemic. Keith Cooney, national head of…
The SMMT has called for government emergency finance to get to commercial vehicle operators and manufacturers in the “fastest possible time” as the sector copes with the impact of COVID-19. Speaking as the SMMT revealed figures for commercial vehicle production in the UK for February chief executive Mike Hawes, said, “The UK’s commercial vehicle sector is…
Royal Mail has said that its parcel volumes have remained strong due to an increase in e-commerce during the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, but has warned of a sustained downturn in many of its core markets . However, its returns business has already seen an impact of a drop in fashion sales, while…
Antalis has said that it will prioritise existing customers on delivery routes and has introduced an online ordering facility to ensure orders are delivered even if demand grows past current capacity as a result of COVID-19. The company said that its warehouses and logistics operations were presently running as usual and Antalis’ supply chain team…
Menzies is laying off over half of its global workforce and is seeking funding from the government’s COVID Corporate Financing Facility as grounded flights worldwide put a strain of international air cargo supply chains. The air services firm said that between 10 March and today (27 march) it had seen a 20% drop in air…
Fashion retailer Next has closed its warehousing and distribution operations and will not be taking any further orders via its e-commerce channels. In a statement on its website Next said: “We will not be taking any more online orders until further notice. “We have listened carefully to our colleagues in our warehouses and distribution operations….
Hörmann UK will suspend normal business operations from close of business Friday 27 March for an initial three-week period as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic – prioritising critical projects for industrial customers. Wolfgang Gorner, MD of Hörmann UK said that the actions were designed to protect the safety and wellbeing of our employees, customers…
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling has warned that measures taken by governments and businesses to limit the spread of coronavirus are adversely affecting the company, its customers and its suppliers. The company said that production had been significantly reduced or suspended in several of tits European facilities for varying periods through to 15 April, largely due to…
SCALA has formed an emergency working group to co-ordinate supply chains for FMCG and retail industries. The working group formed in response to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, has received commitments from more than 20 of the UK’s leading grocery manufacturers, with more expected to join over the next few days. The COVID-19 Supply Chain Collaboration…
The NHS is calling nationwide for storage as it battles to beat the coronavirus, and through its property agent CBRE it has set up a nationwide effort to identify and locate suitable space. In an email to property professionals Ciaran Bird, divisional president, advisory services, and chief executive UK & Ireland at CBRE wrote: “CBRE…
Landlords are considering licencing for short-term warehouse space in order for occupiers to take warehouse space quickly during the COVID-19 pandemic. There are already requirements in the market for warehouse space as previously reported but Gus Haslam, head of London and south-east, logistics and industrial at Knight Frank, said: “Our short term enquiry tracker is…
An additional 15 million visits were made to supermarkets for the week-ending 17 March, compared to the same week in February, as COVID-19 led to sharp spikes in the sales of items such as toilet roll and dried pasta. According to Kantar WorldPanel the average grocery store sale increased by 16% in the week ending…
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