The Port of Tyne has extended its commercial partnership with Nissan to facilitate the import and export of new vehicles for a further five years. As one of the port’s largest customers and of economic importance to the region, this agreement marks the dawn of a new era for both parties as the mov...

As the logistics industry looks to operate more sustainably amid increasing demand from e-commerce, UPS is electrifying its ground fleet, using cleaner fuels and powering facilities with renewable energy. A new development is the use of duo-trailers in Spain that operate between Madrid and Barcelona...

Warehouse and distribution centres (DCs) are grappling with a significant and ongoing labour shortage. Increased wages and benefits haven’t been enough to reverse the trend. Ever-increasing demand for faster delivery, and ongoing macro supply chain disruption add to the challenge. Warehouse safety...

GEFCO, a global expert in supply chain and one of the top suppliers in automation logistics in Europe, has launched its new centre in Algeciras, which is already operating, as part of its goal of stablishing a strategy oriented towards strengthening its logistics chains. GEFCO Group has opened the n...

HAI Robotics has formed a commercial partnership with pop.capacity. With this partnership, pop.capacity will be able to include HAI Robotics solutions as part of its portfolio to provide the most advanced robotics and automation solutions to its customers in an effort to reduce friction points withi...

The UK last-mile delivery market is integral to fulfilling consumer demand and getting vital products to the doorstep of consumers. However, as soaring costs continue to affect business owners, finding innovative ways to retain their best self-employed talent have become even more important. Self-em...

The global supply chain has been subject to unprecedented challenges in recent times, with a wide range of factors impacting operations for all businesses, writes Andrew Svenson (pictured), operations director at Victoria Plum. Freight costs from the Far East remain high, which has caused inflated p...

A £2.2 million investment in automated packaging facilities will see one of the UK’s largest growers and processors of grass seed increase efficiency, quality control and staff safety. Barenbrug UK, the Bury St Edmunds grass-breeding company with a customer base that ranges from dairy farmers and...

Working with trusted sales agent, Darmax, Thorworld has installed its largest single bespoke modular dock to date, to support the efficient, environmentally friendly and safe loading and unloading activities of a major supermarket chain. As the success of a leading supermarket created further store ...

The UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA), the organiser of the Archies 2022, is seeking industry experts to join the Awards jury. Those selected will help pick the winners in what will be the largest and most inclusive range of categories ever, covering areas including innovation, ergonomics, sa...