JLL has published its H1 2017 UK Big Box Industrial & Logistics research which reveals the following:
Articles
RSSUK Big Box warehouse market remains positive despite reduced take-up in first half of 2017
Jul 25, 2017
10 ways to make your warehouse more efficient
Jul 19, 2017
An infographic by Peoplevox.
By analysing the orders you receive throughout the course of a year, you can identify trends that will help you to position your stock more effectively.
CILT urges Government to be stronger with air quality plan
Jul 04, 2017
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) believes too much responsibility is being placed on local authorities to take action on the overall air quality issue, in light of the Government's recently released Air Quality Plan.
New antistatic rules for lift trucks handling flammable waste
Jun 27, 2017
Forklift trucks used in solvent recovery and waste treatment plants will be required to have even greater safety measures from November 2017.
The new EN1755:2015* standard is expected to affect the management of ATEX compliant lift trucks when static becomes considered a "normal" occurrence in Zone 2 hazardous areas.
Automated response requires smooth operators
Jun 27, 2017
Edward Hutchison, Managing Director of BITO Storage Systems, looks at the proposition of an automated response to logistics challenges.
The Cloud offers distributors a silver lining for managing product information
Jun 27, 2017
By Colin Wells, Pimberly.
Consumers have more choice and make greater demands than ever before. More products, more channels through which to buy them, more ways to take delivery. But as distributors, more choice means more complexity and more data to manage.
FTA says French government must act after driver dies in migrant roadblock
Jun 20, 2017
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is calling on the French government to take urgent action after a van driver was killed when migrants barricaded the A16 near Calais this week.
Pallet Truck Shop explores eCommerce trends
Jun 20, 2017
With no signs of eCommerce growth slowing down, Pallet Truck Shop, one of the longest-standing online businesses in the UK, has explored the online retail trends for 2017/18, highlighting how being 'in the know' can help online agents succeed.
Transport operators to address terror risk from vehicles
Jun 13, 2017
As the UK deals with terror threat, some of the UK's largest HGV fleet operators are to meet later this month for a briefing about preventing vehicles being used as a weapon.
BSI’s global supply chain intelligence report reveals top supply chain risks in 2016
May 31, 2017
In 2016 global supply chains continued to face a range of security, social responsibility, and business continuity risks, with many of these issues provoked by one another.
