Accelerated growth in e-commerce is driving a greater reliance on durable, reusable transit packaging, says Jim Hardisty.

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If you thought ecommerce held all the aces in the retail pack, think again. You rarely see an abandoned shopping trolley packed to the brim with goods at a checkout in a bricks and mortar supermarket, says Natasha Jones.

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2021 has seen the UK Grocery market explode into life, with ultra-fast fulfilment solutions launching in London and rapidly expanding across the country. Chris Moss explores the implications for the logistics sector.

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As we know, the fear of failure can be a significant consideration when changing any supplier, but the move by Britvic to LPR, in the midst of a global pandemic, demonstrated clearly the relationship that had been built between the two businesses.

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EUROPA WAREHOUSE is developing its 715,000 sq ft 3pl facility in Corby further with £11m investment in automation. 

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AF Blakemore chilled operations manager Chloe Ball won the Leader in Warehousing Award at the prestigious 2021 Amazon everywoman in Transport and Logistics Awards. She tells HSS Editor Simon Duddy about her focus on process improvements.

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GHX PROCURE offers hospitals and trusts more efficient supply chain management to reduce spend, wastage and free up clinical staff time for patient care.

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THE UK has a legally-binding pledge of having net-zero emissions by 2050. However, actual action and progress is very limited and businesses need to find ways of taking first steps.

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Operators are not always aware when it’s the best time to automate their packing lines, says Steve Dougan.

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The recent reminder of the scandal surrounding the Post Office’s wilful pursuit of small businesses – namely sub post offices – and its failure to recognise the difference between error and criminality, chimes uncomfortably with recent reports from UKWA members of heavy-handed treatment by HMRC officers and raises the question as to whether such a scandal could happen in our own industry.

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As logistics changes, so do the environmental challenges. We look at emerging green questions, such as the proliferation of micro-fulfilment centres, ponder the impact of the pandemic and ask if the logistics industry measures up in calculating its carbon footprint.

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BYTRONIC VISION AUTOMATION has signed a partnership with tech integrator Acquired Data Solutions (ADS) to work in the North American market.

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THE UK Government and haulage industry are between a rock and hard place on the HGV driver shortage, says HSS editor Simon Duddy.

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Micro-fulfilment centres gets an environmental thumbs up from Accenture.

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This issue we are taking a more in-depth look at the must-read UKWA Savills UK warehousing market report. The surge in activity it captures will have profound impacts on logistics professionals for many years to come.

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LOGISTICS PROFESSIONALS should be paying a lot of attention to the enormous amount of venture capital that it is being invested in e-grocery start-ups, says Handling & Storage solutions editor, Simon Duddy.

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Explore sustainable packaging options as part of a holistic and environmentally considerate process for procuring materials handling equipment, says Edward Hutchison.

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Packaging supplier Southgate is calling for the wider industry to address the challenges of sustainable packaging within e-commerce, as the sector experiences continued unprecedented growth. 

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A DHL white paper has revealed key supply chain learnings more than one year after the Covid-19 pandemic broke.

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ARVATO SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS, in collaboration with Brooks Life Sciences, is expanding and automating warehousing for advanced therapies such as cell and gene therapies, that require ultra-low or cryogenic temperature environments.

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The standard TXP system is designed for internal combustion engine forklifts with an electrically selectable fluid transmission. The system will stop operators from changing gears whilst the engine revs are too high or the road speed is too fast.

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FTC has developed a range of visual warning devices suitable for any type of materials handling equipment. The safety lighting range has been developed to enhance site safety and increase pedestrian awareness of the presence of moving hazards.

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Developed specifically for the storage and distribution of car parts, our Automotive KLT containers conform to European VDA standards. These solid stacking containers range in size from the smallest 300mm L x 200mm W x 147mm H (5.3 litres) to the largest 600mm L x 400mm W x 280mm H (51.9 litres).

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Forklift truck and human interaction is one of the biggest hazards in the workplace today, in many businesses there is no way of avoiding this, that is why Fork Truck Control have developed a range of products to assist operators in reversing heavy plant equipment safely.

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A very strong, long lasting pool pallet, suitable for repeated use. Moulded to withstand rigorous handling, minimising damage in closed loops. Perforated for ventilation and easy cleaning.

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DP World London Gateway has been honoured by rail freight operator DB Schenker Rail UK in a locomotive naming ceremony which took place at the rail terminal at the UK's newest deep-sea container port and logistics park.

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The speed limiter is a very comprehensive and highly reliable product. The system hard ware is produced by Siemens VDO and has been fitted to over 1,000,000 vehicles worldwide.

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If you’re looking for the next innovation in warehouse mobility to boost your warehouse productivity, you’ve just found it — the rugged TC8000.

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Puma, one of the world's leading sporting goods manufacturers for sport shoes, clothing and accessories, has invested in a new central European Distribution Centre in Geiselwind, Germany. The objective was to bundle multiple B2C/B2B distribution centres into one fulfilment centre. The new omni-channel DC serves all channels (retail/wholesale, direct) from one location and fulfils orders from throughout Europe.

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As the UK's most popular grower's crate, our GoMaxi 64199P is ideal for picking and handling larger fruit. Its versatile bale arm moves forward and back to allow positive stacking and nesting when empty for easy storage, saving 76 per cent space! It comes in red, blue or green as standard and other colours for large orders.

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The FM Stand Alone Check System is a new and exciting addition to FTC’s already extensive product range. The system aims to provide a cost effective solution to completely replace paper based pre use check lists on any type of materials handling equipment.

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Unitronics Pallet warehousing From Alldrives & Controls.

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Completely sealed with smooth surfaces, our Hygienic pallets are designed to meet the stringent requirements of food and pharmaceutical applications. Both full perimeter and non-perimeter versions are available in a choice of recycled PP or virgin material. Our super colour version, also comes in blue, red, green and yellow as standard, as well as other special colours and two-colour combinations, upon request.

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FTC have developed a range of camera systems to act as a security system and/or as a driver aid. Manoeuvring plant equipment safely can be difficult at times and an FTC camera system with in cab driver display offers the driver additional views to assist.

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Firetrack is a fully automated self seeking re extinguisher system, designed for specific designated applications rather than a flood system, though it can be used for this purpose.

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