Month: October 2025

FORTNA, an automation and software supplier, has been selected by City Logistics, a logistics partner in South Africa, to design and implement a new state-of-the-art material handling and sorting system at its Johannesburg distribution centre. The solution is designed to significantly boost speed, accuracy and productivity. With a robust distribution network across the Southern African […]

Responding to rising industry expectations for smarter, more sustainable infrastructure, ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems has delivered a cutting-edge solution at Horizon 29 in Bolsover, Derbyshire. Phase 2 is complete, and the development of Units 7 & 8 includes state-of-the-art industrial door and loading bay systems. As demand for smarter, more efficient, and sustainable logistics infrastructure […]

Libiao Robotics, a pioneer in automated warehouse storage systems, has celebrated a significant landmark in its history with the official opening of its US office in Hillsborough, New Jersey. The 800 sq m (c.8,500 sq ft) facility has been designed both to service Libiao’s growing US customer base, and to showcase its technologies in a […]

President Donald Trump announced a new wave of tariffs on Thursday, including a 100% levy on branded or patented drug imports from 1 October, unless a company is building a factory in the US. The move could hit major pharmaceutical exporters from the UK, Ireland, Germany, Switzerland, and Japan. The UK alone shipped more than $6 […]

Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland, the strategic bottling partner for The Coca-Cola Company, has installed a new finished-goods warehouse with Mecalux’s semi-automated Pallet Shuttle system in Lisburn (Northern Ireland). This solution provides high-density storage, direct access to 9,000 pallets and strict inventory control, supporting distribution to the island of Ireland. Opened in 2010, the […]

ABB Robotics has invested in California-based LandingAI to accelerate the transformation of vision AI, making it faster, more intuitive, and accessible to a broader range of users. This first of its kind collaboration will integrate LandingAI’s vision AI capabilities, like LandingLensTM, into ABB Robotics’ own software suite, marking another milestone in ABB’s journey towards truly […]

Women in Logistics CIC UK (WiL) is proud to celebrate a period of remarkable growth and achievement, with membership now exceeding 200 professionals across the UK logistics sector since becoming a Community Interest Company at the start of 2025. Founded in 2008, WiL has become a driving force for inclusion, networking, and professional development in […]

Leading last-mile solutions specialist Stuart has announced a new partnership with Iceland, the major UK supermarket chain specialising in frozen foods.   As demand for convenient and fast home delivery continues to soar, with over 40% of UK consumers ordering food and groceries monthly, this partnership will bolster Iceland’s existing in-store, same-day scheduled delivery offering in the UK grocery market. Together, […]

Within the scope of the Civey survey commissioned by PSI Software SE, the degree of implementation and potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in warehouse logistics up to 2028 have been surveyed. For this, both 150 decision-makers from companies in Germany and Poland have been asked about their plans for the next three years. Around 15 […]

DOTLUX GmbH, a German manufacturer of professional LED lighting solutions, has announced the construction of a new, fully automated logistics facility in Weißenburg. At the heart of the new 1,450 sqm site is the Movu atlas automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS), a high-density pallet shuttle solution designed to optimize space, reduce manual handling, and […]