All the latest warehousing, distribution, storage and commercial property news for logistics operators. From ambient to temperature-controlled facilities; from primary to secondary distribution, from short-term to long-term stock-holdings and the latest super hubs– we have it covered.
Goodman has acquired a 187,466 sq ft warehouse and distribution site in Enfield.
The key to running a successful warehouse is organisation. And keeping on top of industry trends is a major part of that. By making sure you’ve applied the latest processes and technologies, you can be sure that your warehouse is as efficient and productive as possible, but it can be difficult to keep track of every development.
Developer PLP has gained planning consent for a 343,000sq ft speculative warehouse at Smithywood Business Park in Sheffield and plans to begin construction before the end of this year.
Warehouse occupiers, led by retailers and 3PLs, are pushing ahead with plans to upgrade their networks, despite the current political and economic uncertainty.
Amazon is set to add a key part to its final mile logistics network with the opening of a £68m sortation centre in Haydock in September.
Simarco Worldwide has taken a 10-year lease on a 108,000sq ft depot in Stoke, with plans to commence operations there from October.
Lockwood Haulage has won a five-year storage contract from 2 Sisters Food Group.
Wincanton has gone live with its Virtual Access to Storage and Transport (VAST) service, a new initiative that sees the 3PL playing matchmaker for customers looking for warehouse space.
Bullet Express has bought 180,000sq ft of land behind its Baillieston, Glasgow storage centre with plans to build a £5m multi-temperature warehouse to meet rocketing demand from customers.
Europa Worldwide Group has spent £2m expanding its Dartford hub to cope with any customs backlog after Brexit.