Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 2, 2024

GBA Logistics, a provider of logistics solutions, proudly announces the acquisition of The Silver X Group and Bow Distribution and Warehousing, both respected players in the UK logistics industry. The Silver X Group share a similar ethos, making it a natural fit for acquisition by GBA Logistics.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 19, 2023

BEUMER Group, a leading global supplier of intralogistics and materials handling systems and solutions, opened a new UK head office in Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, today. BEUMER Group has served the UK with clever material handling solutions since the early 1980s. The Heathrow premises will remain active as a satellite office.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

NC Nielsen, AR Racking’s Danish strategic distributor, carried out the design and installation of the new warehouse of the multi-brand fashion group DK Company in Ikast (Denmark) in an extraordinary time of just nine weeks leading the comprehensive management of the project. Solid and strategic partnership.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

As part of its continued growth strategy, MPLS will acquire 100% of Transport Overseas Group GmbH from the start of 2025, including the locations in Belgium, Spain, Poland and the United Arab Emirates. Christian Weber, Managing Director of the TO Group, will complete the MPLS management duo alongside Steffen Klatte.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The root cause is a broken system of distribution that fails to match demand effectively with supply – with devastating consequences for global food security, writes Justin Floyd (pictured), CEO of open commerce platform, RedCloud Technology. Because it is so difficult to distribute at scale.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Of course, this enormous spike in volumes puts retailers’ supply chains and distribution networks under extreme pressure. However, smart eCommerce retailers are now turning to automated storage and tote handling systems in their distribution centres to ensure they can maintain service levels even during such volume peaks.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 6, 2024

Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) has launched T oyota Automated Logistics Group (TALG) to house its existing subsidiary, Toyota L&F, alongside the companies it acquired in 2017 (Bastian Solutions and Vanderlande) and 2022 (viastore).

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2023

Opening the doors to emission-free refrigerated trailers, the project is a result of a collaboration between Thermo King , BPW Bergische Achsen KG, a leader in running gears and mobility services for transport, and equipment service provider TIP Group. “It explains Rogier Laan, Vice President Sales and Marketing at TIP Group. “We

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2024

This followed just two and a half weeks after a separate group of 40 riders raised £60,000 for a demanding 159-mile, two-day ride battling the elements, from Newcastle to Edinburgh. We had two fantastic groups, each passionate about our life-saving work.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Distribution Operations Transformed Sébastien Lefébure, vice president, Continental Europe, at Manhattan Associates, added: “We have been supporting the ERAM Group, which is made up of nine affordable fashion brands, including Gémo, in its logistical and omnichannel transformation since 2013.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2020

Two of the UK’s largest port businesses – Forth Ports Group and DP World – are to submit a joint freeport bid incorporating the Port of Tilbury and DP World London Gateway. Together the two port businesses make Thurrock one of the UK’s strongest port and distribution clusters.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 10, 2024

To meet the soaring demand for bespoke customer experiences, Gregory Distribution, one of the UK’s top independent logistics businesses, has chosen Manhattan SCALE, from Manhattan Associates , to optimise its warehouse operations and deliver improved satisfaction to its 400+ customers.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 29, 2024

This is causing a ripple effect that has slowed the assembly and distribution of engines for critical routes. Analyst Ian Campbell from Aviation Logistics Group explains, “The challenges Rolls-Royce is facing are significant, as aerospace supply chains are finely tuned.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The West Midlands, often referred to as the heart of the UK’s logistics sector, is strategically positioned to serve as a transit and distribution hub. Environmental groups have echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the potential disruption to local ecosystems and calling for a rigorous impact assessment to protect the landscape.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2023

Culina Group, a leading provider of shared-user FMCG logistics services, has announced an agreement to take over International Road Ferry (IRF) as from Tuesday 3rd January 2023. Culina Group has significantly strengthened its position in the European Logistics Sector with this acquisition.

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Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Thanks to omni-channel distribution, 3-D printing, self-service logistics and other avenues of disintermediation, traditional supply chain roles are rapidly being transformed into all-new opportunities. At automaker BMW Group, for instance, plant employees can walk up to seven miles per day. Media Image. transactionID. Media Type.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 19, 2022

As an independent integrator of warehouse technologies Invar Group is well positioned to offer an unbiased approach to finding the optimum solution. Invar Group has supplied systems to many of the world’s leading brands, such as: SuperDry, Games Workshop, Bentley, Coca Cola, and Nike.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2024

Palletised freight distribution network, Pall-Ex Group, is celebrating a business milestone with 193 of its longest-serving employees collectively reaching 1,800 years of service. Across Pall-Ex Group, 14% of its employees have reached their ten-year milestone, with the longest serving achieving an impressive 45 years’ service.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 3, 2023

Global materials handling specialist Alstef Group has finalized the acquisition of Solution Net Systems LLC (SNS), a USA-based supplier of automated parcel handling systems and a trusted name in warehouse automation solutions. The group generated revenue over €160 million in 2022.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Ford Pro and Deutsche Post DHL Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to accelerate the deployment of electrified vans used for logistics operations worldwide. The vehicles join the Deutsche Post DHL Group fleet at the busiest time of year making more sustainable deliveries possible to customers during peak season.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Iptor, a provider of cloud-based ERP software solutions for the distribution, timber, publishing and pharma industries, today announces a series of leadership promotions, establishing the executive team that will drive continued growth. The post ERP Software Solution Firm Promotes appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Manitou Group, supplier of handling, aerial work platform and earth moving equipment, has opened a new automated warehouse at its spare parts centre in Ancenis, France. Manitou Group, headquartered in Ancenis, has showcased its new automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS). This two-aisle AS/RS is also scalable.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 11, 2023

Exadis, which was already relying on the Infor M3 on-premises ERP solution, has renewed its partnership with Infor as part of its migration to the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud using Infor CloudSuite Distribution Enterprise, Infor Factory Track production automation and the ADS solution from Infor’s partner Authentic Group.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Sagard NewGen becomes the Group’s majority shareholder alongside the management team and Cathay Capital, who reinvest in the new transaction. The group is profitable, with growth of c.30% 30% per year, and generates over €30 million in revenue, over a third of which is generated outside France.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 27, 2023

With ground-breaking technology and warehouse automation solutions from the robotics group, the innovative campus will be a technology and experience centre along with offices for solution sales, engineering and design, project management, aftermarket sales, and service & support. “Our employees continue to be our greatest assets.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 22, 2022

Descartes Systems Group , a leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, has announced that New Mexico-based grocery and convenience item distributor Blue Sky Distribution is managing rapid e-Commerce growth and extreme peaks in order volumes using the Descartes OzLink Mobile Warehouse solution.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 19, 2022

Invar Group , a leading independent software developer and integrator of advanced warehouse automation, will be showcasing its intelligent WMS software, world-class robotic order picking solutions, and the latest technology in warehouse automation at the UK’s IMHX 2022 show – 6th to 8th September 2022, NEC Birmingham (Stand: 5AM26).

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 28, 2022

Forterro , a European provider of software solutions to more than 10,000 small and midsized industrial companies, today announced its acquisition of Wise Software (UK) Ltd (OrderWise), a provider of ERP software solutions for industrial companies with retail, wholesale, ecommerce, and distribution requirements.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

iP10 offers 259,266 sq ft of high-quality distribution space in a steel portal framed warehouse unit with double-storey offices, HGV and car parking and a secure 53-metre-deep yard. Other occupiers include Amazon, CEVA, Fellowes, Lidl, Dusk, Kingsbury Press, Woodland Group and Euro Pool Systems, while its remaining 1.7

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 18, 2023

For a third year in a row, the health and safety standards across the Davies Turner Group have led the UK Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) to presenting the company with an internationally-recognised award. The post Davies Turner’s Health and Safety Hat-trick appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

BEUMER Group , a leading global supplier of automated material handling systems, has been awarded a contract by Helthjem, a relative newcomer to the Norwegian express parcel delivery business. The post Helthjem automates new parcel terminal appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 16, 2023

The distribution centres in Belsele, Herentals and Grobbendonk support the growth of customers, who also benefit from Bleckmann’s growth opportunities and additional logistics flexibility. East of Antwerp, in Herentals, a new distribution centre was set up specifically for a new customer.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 13, 2023

Excellent communications, together with the availability of attractive investment areas, make Lodz a key strategic location for logistics operators, production companies, retail chains and e-commerce companies interested in regional, national and international distribution. 12 (which connects wholesale centers in Tuszyn and Głuchów).

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The KION Group has entered into a strategic partnership with Eurofork S.p.A., The two companies have signed a cooperation agreement at KION GROUP AG headquarters in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. a leading manufacturer of pallet shuttle systems.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The suits were introduced to XPO Logistics network sites and some dedicated warehouses in January, including Crick (Scania), the Leicester shared user warehouse (Samsung), and the Volkswagen Group UK National Parts Distribution Centre in Dordon, Glen Dimplex, and Daimler in Milton Keynes.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2022

In response to significant e-commerce growth and customer expectations for a seamless digital and physical shopping experience, Hawesko Group and its logistics subsidiary Internationale Weinlogistik (IWL) are investing in the optimisation of their intralogistics processes.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2023

Fortec Distribution Network, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pall-Ex Group, is offering its members a market leading product portfolio by introducing the ‘Euro Pallet’ range. The post Five New Products to Euro Pallet Range appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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