Category: Logistics

Continental has developed an ultracompact transport robot that transports stacked small load containers (SLCs) of up to 300 kg fully automatically. The NXS 300 ensures immediately deployable automation: no infrastructure modifications to existing floor-roller tracks are needed, and thanks to native VDA 5050 integration, the NXS 300 plugs seamlessly into existing AMR fleets. It delivers […]

Palletways, one of the UK’s leading palletised freight networks, has announced plans to relocate its national headquarters and core operations to a new purpose-built 640,000 sq ft facility at Fradley Park, Lichfield, Staffordshire. Developed in partnership with Prologis UK, the project will consolidate Palletways’ operations, create space for future growth, and raise the bar for […]

Datalogic, a global supplier of automatic data capture and industrial automation products, has launched the new Memor K20-25, next-generation key-based mobile computer designed for businesses that demand speed, precision, and flexibility from their data capture tools. The Memor K20-25 aims to redefine industry expectations by addressing the diverse needs of both touchscreen and keypad applications, […]

Inotec is proud to introduce its latest innovation in smart labelling – RFID Inmould Labels – a durable, high-performance solution that offers permanent identification and real-time tracking for reusable containers, even in the most demanding environments. Bringing together the advantages of RFID Auto ID and in-mould labelling, Inotec’s RFID Inmould Labels offer durability, accuracy and […]

From frozen food to pharmaceuticals, the cold chain plays a crucial role in keeping temperature-sensitive goods safe, fresh, and effective, writes Diana Davoyan. However, it is also one of the most energy-intensive segments of the supply chain. Cold storage facilities can consume up to three times more energy than ambient warehouses, and refrigerated transport adds […]

Online power-tool retailer, UK Planet Tools, has invested early in ‘right-size’ packing automation to remove constraints on growth and build-in flexible capacity for peak. Starting out in 2010 as a local retailer of high-quality tools and fixings, serving customers in and around Milton Keynes, UK Planet Tools has grown rapidly to become one of the largest […]

The latest sustainability report from a leading European pallet pooling specialist reveals a collective saving of more than 40,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions – the equivalent of 177 million miles of driving. IPP, which has its UK base in Coventry and specialises in providing reusable wooden pallets for major manufacturers and FMCG brands, is part […]

The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, has announced a comprehensive partnership with the logistics company DHL. The collaboration will enhance operational efficiency across FIA events while reducing emissions over the racing season. The FIA has launched the Global Partnership Programme to […]

THG Fulfil, fulfilment and courier management solution, has announced a partnership with intelligent robotics provider, Libiao. The collaboration will see the installation of 430 state-of-the-art T-sorting robots into THG Fulfil’s automated Manchester warehouse facility, a move projected to increase operational capacity by approximately 75%. The T-sorting robots are set to be operational in September 2025, […]

Delivering results is the reason why logistics and shipping support teams are adopting agentic AI, writes Sebastian Glock, Director of Product Marketing & Technology Evangelist at Cognigy. Billions of letters, parcels, and shipments are delivered each year. They cross international borders and state lines, spanning languages, cultures, and time zones. These are truly global operations. […]