TOC Europe is billed as the AGM for Port & Cargo Supply Chain Professionals, by organisers Informa. Logistics Business Editor Peter MacLeod will be moderating some of the conference panel discussions. Mark your calendars for 17-19 June 2025 as we set sail for Rotterdam – the beating heart of Europe’s maritime trade. TOC Europe, with its […]
Plant Protection Distributor Drives Profitability with ERP
Agrigem, one of the UK’s biggest distributors of plant protection products, has grown turnover by 80% and increased profit margins by 40% after adopting Forterro’s ERP and Warehouse Management Solution, Orderwise. Agrigem offers thousands of products, including weed killer, moss killer, fertiliser, grass seed, biological controls, and equipment to homeowners, and those working in the […]
Sectional Door Technology at Logistics Hub
As the logistics sector continues to evolve at pace, the demand for smarter, faster, and more sustainable infrastructure is growing. In response, Assa Abloy Entrance Systems has played a key role in the delivery of two state-of-the-art industrial units at Fradley Link, equipped with cutting-edge technology. Of particular note is the UK’s first major installation […]
Automated Cranes at Port of NEOM
Port of NEOM, set to become an advanced and sustainable port, has marked a major milestone with the arrival of the first fully automated, remote-controlled Ship-To-Shore (STS) and Electric Rubber-Tyred Gantry (eRTG) cranes in KSA — advancing its goal to become a global hub for smart, sustainable trade. Strategically located on the Red Sea, one […]
High-Tech Answer to Warehouse Chaos
Dexory has added a view optimisation module to its existing suite of warehouse optimisation technologies. Peter MacLeod, Editor, finds out more. In the fast-paced world of logistics, visibility and efficiency are no longer luxuries – they’re necessities. UK-based scale-up Dexory is addressing these needs head-on with cutting-edge automation and AI-powered optimisation tools. What began as […]
Need for Inland Waterways Freight is Evident
The British House of Commons in Westminster was a wonderful location for a reception on the opportunities and challenges for inland waterways freight on rivers, canals and estuaries in Britain, held last Thursday, as David Priestman reports. An often-overlooked freight carrying network, rivers and canals have some untapped potential for sustainable transport. Forty million tonnes […]
Libiao Robotics Opens Overseas HQ in Singapore
Libiao Robotics, a supplier of automated warehouse storage systems and robotics, has opened a new office in Singapore. The Singapore HQ facility will henceforth act as headquarters for its overseas (i.e. non-China) business. The new office is situated in Perennial Business City in Jurong Lake District, the largest commercial district outside of Singapore’s city centre […]
Robotics Set Standards in Intralogistics
Gessmann, a provider of automation solutions, is showcasing advanced systems for the intelligent deployment of AMRs (Autonomous Mobile Robots) and cobots at Automatica in Munich. A key highlight is a robotic solution that has already been successfully trialled and further developed in partnership with Volkswagen. “With our innovative GESSbot GB 350 robotics solution, we are […]
Nike Electric River Barge in Vietnam
CMA CGM, a global player in maritime, land, air, and logistics solutions, announces a major step forward in the decarbonization of river transport in Southeast Asia: the launch of the first fully electric container barge in Vietnam, supported by the construction of a solar-powered charging station at the Cai Mep port, the country’s main container […]
New Logistics Centre in Mississippi
The Liebherr Group is a family-run technology company with a highly diversified product portfolio spanning 13 product segments. The company is one of the largest manufacturers of construction equipment in the world and a provider of high-quality, user-oriented products and services in a wide range of other areas. The new logistics centre, Liebherr Logistics USA, […]