Samsara’s Go Beyond 2025 event at London’s Tobacco Dock felt less like a traditional B2B tech conference and more like an Apple product launch. From the slick stage design to the polished live demos, the connected operations platform provider clearly wanted to make a statement: AI isn’t coming to logistics, it’s already here. Throughout the […]
Climbing the Complexity Ladder
Peter MacLeod hears how Locus Robotics leverages AI and data to optimise warehouse operations, boost efficiency, and deliver measurable ROI. AI is becoming increasingly embedded in warehouse operations, driving efficiency and delivering measurable return on investment (ROI). It is therefore unsurprising to learn that Locus Robotics, a company renowned for its global deployment of autonomous […]
Logistics Just Got Smarter
Chinese firms are becoming increasingly influential in the world of warehouse tech. Among them, Libiao Robotics is making waves with its AirRob system, writes Peter MacLeod. Libiao Robotics, manufacturer of the AirRob robot-based tote handling solution, recently held a global partner conference at its Hangzhou manufacturing facility near Shanghai, to which I was invited. As […]
Warehousing Surge Ahead of Peak Season
As the peak shopping season approaches, retailers are putting the finishing touches to their seasonal strategies, to ensure shelves and online channels are well stocked to meet consumer demand. Last year’s UK Black Friday and Christmas sales showed a mixed performance. Despite a strong Black Friday, the entire 2024 festive period was somewhat lacklustre for […]
From Chaos to Clarity in Parcel Logistics
Parcels and parcel bags that pile up at transition points on belt conveyors are not inevitable. From March 24 to 26th, Flexco Europe, a specialist in mechanical conveyor belt connection systems, will be presenting its segmented transition plates and belt edge protection at LogiMAT. Other exhibits include transfer plates for roller conveyors. Flexco Europe will […]
Digital Trade Tech Firm Moves HQ to UK
LogChain will relocate its global headquarters to the UK and establish a HQ and new base for innovation and scale in the Liverpool City Region, strengthening the UK–Southeast Asia digital trade corridor and scaling trusted, interoperable trade infrastructure across global markets. The move reflects the company’s ambition to scale the practical infrastructure required for modern […]
Production-Ready eVTOL Aircraft Delivered
AIR, a leading OEM for dual-use, heavy-lift eVTOLs, today unveiled its production model eVTOL, marking the company’s transition from aircraft development to commercial-scale manufacturing and deliveries. The completed production model follows the prototype aircraft delivered to the launch customer in Q4 of 2023 and advances AIR’s mission to support commercial cargo operations and strengthen logistical […]
EU Pushes Supply Chain Resilience Ahead of 2026
The European Union is accelerating efforts to reduce its reliance on China for critical raw materials, following renewed concerns over rare-earth export restrictions and their potential impact on Europe’s semiconductor and advanced manufacturing sectors. Recent signals from China around rare-earth exports have sharpened focus on supply chain vulnerabilities, particularly as demand for high-tech semiconductors continues […]
Extraordinary Cargo Transports
Heavy, complex, and often requiring millimeter precision: even with unusual dimensions, Lufthansa Cargo proved in 2025 that precision and tailored solutions are part of its brand essence. Just as diverse as the transport of large components is the rest of the spectrum of special cargo items that were transported during the year – from exotic […]
Freight Forwarders Urged to Update Trading Conditions Ahead of 2026
With just weeks remaining before new Standard Trading Conditions (STC) take effect, freight forwarders across the UK are being reminded of the importance of ensuring their contractual frameworks are fully aligned with the latest industry standards. The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has issued a renewed call to action for its members ahead of the […]