The amount of new-build warehouse space completed in the first half of 2009 was lower than at any time in the previous decade. 2.8 million sq ft of new space was developed and, of that figure, only a 1.2 million square feet was speculatively developed.
News,case studies and product information relating to material handling,supply chain and distribution.
All the latest news and views from the world of material handling, logistics, freight forwarding and distribution. This section of the site carries articles relating to new contract wins, product launches, opinion from the trade associations, government departments, research analysts, the vendor community as well as case studies of material handling integration projects across Europe.
All key equipment sectors are covered, ranging from AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles) ForkLift Trucks, Automated Storage Equipment, Conveyors and Sortation, Dock Equipment, Overhead Handling Equipment, Packaging and Labelling Solutions, Pallets & Containers,Transport and Distribution, Racking & Shelving as well as Trade Shows and Industry Events.
Toll Group takes control of top ten logistics provider in Japan
Oct 27, 2009
The Toll Group, Asian provider of integrated logistics, has announced the acquisition pending regulatory approval of Footwork Express, a Japanese express freight operator and one of the countrys largest logistics companies.
Upgrades improve the flow at Chivas Brothers
Oct 27, 2009
Renowned distillers Chivas Brothers could raise a glass themselves to celebrate the success of the upgrades to their Kilmalid bottling plant.
Dematic introduces Voice+ Laser Trucks for optimised case picking
Oct 27, 2009
Automated logistics systems provider, Dematic Northern Europe, has introduced Voice+ Laser Trucks at the Logistics Link show in Doncaster, UK, with a fully operational demonstration of this case picking solution.
Belgian chocolate contract worth 3m for Midlands 3PL
Oct 27, 2009
Atchison Topeka has announced the renewal of its distribution and warehousing contract with global leading chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut.
World premiere of new truck range at SAMUK open days
Oct 27, 2009
Samuk Lift Trucks recently hosted two World Premiere Open Days to launch its B Series fork truck range.
5 golden rules to get the very best apprentices in logistics & transport businesses
Oct 27, 2009
A training expert believes logistics businesses & transport businesses need to pick apprentices very carefully and give them long-term mentoring to get the most out of them.
Improved logistics systems, cost cutting and rationalisation will boost the European defences logistics information systems market
Oct 27, 2009
The rapidly growing defence logistics (information systems) market in Europe is driven both by the cost cutting and rationalisation plans of various militaries and by improved web-enabled logistics systems.
Nordisk Bog Center A/S to introduce advanced conveyor and Voice picking systems
Oct 27, 2009
Dematic has won an order from Nordisk Bog Center (NBC) for an advanced order fulfilment system.
