Port One Logistics Park development in Suffolk is nearing completion of four new pre-let warehousing units following a £20 million commercial loan from Secure Trust Bank (STB) Real Estate Finance. According to developer Curzon De Vere, the units have been constructed with ‘eco credentials’ in mind, and feature EV charging ports and PV panels. The…
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Savills Investment Management has completed the sale of DSV Venlo, a core logistics asset in the main logistics hub in The Netherlands on behalf of Vestas Investment Management for a sale price of €105 million. The disposal was an element of a five-year business plan targeting significant capital gains, following the construction and acquisition of…
As warehouse operators in the UK report continuing labour shortages, Frazer Watson, VP of Sales – UK & Ireland at iFollow, makes a case for deploying mobile robots. Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) offer one of the more cost effective and flexible automation solutions to enable logistics operations to optimise their labour force. This is particularly…
Warehousing support services company Bis Henderson Space has received ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems (QMS) accreditation. The certification will enhance the company’s position as a named supplier on the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) storage, distribution, kitting and associated services framework. The framework is available to all central Government departments and other UK public sector bodies,…
Workers in Amazon’s Mansfield and Rugeley fulfilment centres will take part in a binding vote on strike action following the announcement from GMB of two more strike ballots. Union members will now vote on full and binding industrial action ballot at Amazon’s Mansfield and Rugeley fulfilment centres. More than 150 workers at the two sites…
A well-considered mobile robot implementation can transform the productivity of order picking and internal transport in a retailer’s warehouse to deliver rewards in challenging times for the sector, says Frazer Watson, iFollow’s vice president of sales for the UK and Ireland. The challenges for major retailer chains, department stores and the FMCG businesses that supply…
Third-party logistics (3PL) providers leased more big-box (200,000 sq ft. or larger) warehouse spaces in North America than any other occupier category according to a new report from CBRE. Accounting for 41% of all big-box lease transactions in 2022, 3PLs expanded their footprints and claimed the largest share for the first time since CBRE began…
UK Industrial parts fulfilment group, Rico Logistics, continues to grow and has added an additional Flexi ACiON MAX 1500 articulated forklift to the existing fleet of Flexi Trucks in operation at its warehouse at Minworth, on the outskirts of Birmingham. The manufacturer of the Flexi Truck range of articulated lift truck-based intralogistics solutions, Narrow Aisle,…
Warehouses are an essential part of a supply chain but tweaks to their design and upgrading technology can improve workflow efficiency. Going back to the drawing board by revisiting a warehouse’s layout is usually a good starting point for establishing which solutions will make life easier for operatives. Assess The Current Use Of Storage Racks…
Warehouse safety is an essential part of any business, regardless of size or industry. It is important to ensure that all employees in a warehouse are aware of safety protocols and adhere to them. A safe warehouse environment not only reduces the risk of injury and illness but also helps to ensure the smooth running…
Following Black Friday, Frazer Watson, VP Sales UK&I for mobile robot manufacturer iFollow, explains why retailers and e-tailers are deploying autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in intralogistics operations. Retail peaks can seriously challenge intralogistics operations. AMRs offer a cost-effective solution that will help remove much of the risk, smooth the spikes and ensure continuity of service…
Nick Hughes, sales manager at UK intralogistics provider Invar Group, considers the key influences and technologies that are shaping fulfilment operations in warehousing. Today, customer service levels are the ultimate driver of warehousing strategies as a result of ever-increasing expectations that are driving change. Along with the rapid growth of ecommerce, there is a strong…
Toyota Material Handling UK has unveiled its latest frontier in warehouse automation: CDI120, an AGV designed specifically as a pallet carrier. CDI120 is a powerful, compact and intuitive solution for horizontal goods transport, capable of adding a new dimension to any warehouse operation. And it slots seamlessly into Toyota Material Handling UK’s Autopilot vehicle range,…
Jim Augustyniak, regional sales manager at Steel King Industries Inc., explains the role of industrial safety products in preventing and mitigating injuries and damage from collisions in distribution centers. Warehouse and distribution center efficiency and productivity has risen tremendously in recent decades. However, gains can be jeopardized by safety breakdowns that lead to personal injury,…
Honeywell Forge Connected Warehouse, the latest enhancement to the company’s enterprise performance management software solution, promises to assist customers accelerating the digital transformation of their operations. Launched as part of the technology supplier’s Spring 2022 solutions’ offering, the solution is being promoted for its ability to help organizations simplify operations and lower costs by providing…
Warehouse automation is helping the beverage industry combat new commercial pressures in the post-pandemic era, says Paul Freeman, Head of Logistics Solutions for Toyota Material Handling. With increasingly fickle consumers demanding new brands and flavours all the time, drink manufacturers are continuously looking to add to their product offerings. As a result, across the beverage…
Savills Investment Management has completed the acquisition of five industrial warehouse buildings at Treatt Buildings, Northern Way Industrial Estate, Bury St Edmunds for £5.25 million (£833k per acre). The Northern Way Industrial Estate is located in an established industrial area of Bury St Edmunds and benefits from easy access to the A14, possessing a mix…
Toyota Material Handling is the sponsor of a brand new feature at the Health & Safety Event 2022 – this year’s largest gathering of professionals responsible for running safe and efficient workplaces (NEC, Birmingham, 5-7 April 2022). The Safer Logistics Theatre will be an expert-led, free-to-attend seminar programme featuring a range of high profile speakers…
Iain Cox, Chair of the Business Sprinkler Alliance, explains how sprinklers can minimise injury and damage caused by fires in warehouse facilities. Firefighters were called to what was reported as “a huge fire” at a warehouse near Wakefield in Yorkshire, Northern England The devastating blaze tore through a car workshop and a concrete factory on…
Switch from gas to lithium-ion powered forklifts brings productivity benefits for Whitworths Dried fruit, home baking and snack products company, Whitworths, has replaced the gas-powered counterbalance trucks in operation at its Northamptonshire production and storage facility with lithium-ion machines from the Toyota range. In all Toyota has supplied Whitworths with 27 new three- and four-wheel…
13.12.2021, 16:58 Supporting Leicester South Foodbank Toyota Material Handling is helping vulnerable people in the East Midlands by donating a counterbalance forklift and two hand pallet trucks. The company will also maintain and service the trucks at no cost, and is providing driver training lessons to volunteer staff at the foodbank to ensure that the…
With rising ecommerce volumes combining with a driver shortage to create the perfect storm in the UK, Leigh Anderson, managing director at Bis Henderson Recruitment, explains how interim managers can provide the skills needed to save Christmas. At almost every point in every supply chain, companies are facing unprecedented levels of change and uncertainty. Challenges…
08.07.2021, 14:23 Automating Warehouse Operations Paul Freeman, managing director of Toyota Material Handling, explains why SME warehouse operators and e-commerce retailers are increasingly deploying automated intralogistics technology in response to demand for online shopping. With developments in technology leading to the emergence of flexible and scalable products that deliver a notably faster return-on-investment than the…
08.01.2021, 15:13 The Alternative Market for Warehouse Space Companies with underutilised warehouse space are ignoring a potentially significant, and effort-free, revenue stream says Clare Snaith, Head of Business Development at Bis Henderson Space. It’s an acknowledged truth that the United Kingdom is ‘under-warehoused’. And the supply pipeline of new units is significantly constricted. According to…
30.11.2020, 12:40 Enhancing Warehouse Productivity A rapid increase in home deliveries during Covid-19 lockdown is forcing many warehousing operations to re-assess their processes, capacity, and implement upgrades. Upgrading warehouse space, however, is often neither simple nor inexpensive, and can usually be achieved by following any of multiple paths. Loading bays Loading bays are notorious for…
15.07.2020, 17:33 Streamlining Efficiency with Paperless Warehouse Processes Axel Schmidt from Gartner “Cool Vendor” ProGlove explains why paperless warehousing is an environmental imperative. Global paper use has quadrupled over the past 50 years as technology has enabled businesses to leverage fast and cheap printing. Little mention is made, however, of the environmental impact of this…
09.09.2019, 14:07 Bringing Environmental Technology to Warehouse Spaces David Coleman, HSM UK operations director, explains why disruption from Covid-19 is accelerating the implementation of new technologies within retail supply chains. A disruptive period has proven challenging for many companies including retailers and their backroom operations. With the past eleven months showing a shift in purchasing…