Category: Logistics

DHL Supply Chain has been appointed by Cotswold Outdoor Group in a new multi-year contract. The contract will see DHL provide expert warehousing and fulfilment solutions for the British company behind high-street brands Cotswold Outdoor, Runners Need and Snow + Rock. Cotswold Outdoor Group’s warehousing and fulfilment will now operate out of DHL’s multi-user facility […]

The British International Freight Association welcomes the news that London Gatwick Airport’s £2.2 billion second runway project has secured government approval. This is another important step in the planning process, but BIFA notes that the project could be delayed if the Gatwick scheme is subject to a judicial review. Steve Parker, BIFA director general said: […]

Hauliers should not become complacent about Import Control System 2 (ICS2) Phase 3, despite many EU members delaying the introduction of the cargo information system, according to Colin Robb, Head of Operations & Sales at Derry Bros. He warns that the latest postponements have resulted in a fragmented implementation for road freight, which has caused […]

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 […]