Logistics companies thinking outside the box on flexible, low cost warehouse automation 

The impact of the COVID-19 outbreak could see suppliers going direct to hauliers for warehousing and scrapping their own to cut costs, according to an East Midlands operator.

Around 2,000 drivers and warehouse staff across three Tesco DCs could be taking strike action in the run-up to Christmas, after union Unite began balloting them following what it described as a “pitiful” pay offer by the retailer.

Panattoni has submitted plans for a speculative 80,000 sq ft last-mile logistics development near Heathrow after purchasing the site earlier this year. Panattoni Poyle 80 is located on Horton Road close to the M25 and Heathrow Airport’s passenger and cargo terminals. Plans for the site, known as Panattoni Poyle 80, include a net zero carbon […]