Portwest, one of the world’s fastest growing online workwear companies, has successfully commissioned a new, fully automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) at its distribution centre in Barnsley UK. Designed and installed by Japanese...
The UK Autumn Budget is approaching, and logistics businesses across road transport, warehousing, ports and freight forwarding are watching closely. The sector is uniquely exposed to shifts in operating costs, taxation and infrastructure funding;...
Peter MacLeod recently paid a visit to DHL’s new Innovation Centre, a sustainable facility where new technologies are evaluated for their potential to scale. On the edge of Troisdorf, a small commuter town near...
A record breaking £666.5 million worth of parcels were stolen across the UK in the last 12 months, nearly £290 million more than in 2024. That’s according to new Freedom of Information data obtained...
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,...
Today, at Amazon Business’ Reshape conference, Amazon announced a number of new AI-powered solutions including the Amazon Business Assistant to help organizations discover savings, automate routine tasks, and make spending easier and more efficient....
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...
Cold storage conditions place specific demands on materials handling equipment, particularly when it comes to dealing with perishable food products which need specific processing. This insight has been a key element in the successful...
Fresh from unveiling its AI-powered logistics ecosystem at Go Beyond 2025 in London, Samsara has announced a new strategic partnership with VDO, a company they consider to be one of Europe’s most respected names...
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...
