Logistics refers to the planning, execution, and management of the movement and storage of goods, services, and information across the supply chain. It includes transportation, warehousing, inventory management, and order fulfillment to ensure efficient and timely delivery.
For distribution operations on sea or land, by far the biggest daily cost is fuel. Added to this is the pressure to go green for very many reasons, writes Richard Shepherd-Barron. The
In the future, warehouse managers will increasingly be able to rely on artificial intelligence (AI) when it comes to optimizing material flow processes, incluidng real-time contraol of industrial trucks. At its tech
Trump Doubles Down on Trade War With Canada: What It Means for Business and Consumers In a dramatic escalation of trade tensions, former President Donald Trump announced a sharp increase in tariffs
The September 2025 issue of Logistics Business magazine is packed with insights into the technologies, strategies and solutions reshaping global supply chains. A strong focus is placed on artificial intelligence and automation,
Toolstation, one of the UK’s largest suppliers of tools, accessories and building supplies, is revamping its inventory management. With over 25,000 products available online and in over 590 stores nationwide, Toolstation has partnered
Southampton-based logistics and maritime services specialist Williams Shipping has strengthened its presence in Scotland with the acquisition of GIF Transport and Logistics and the purchase of land in Dyce, Aberdeen, earmarked for
In just twelve months from its July 2024 launch, Indurent—a prominent developer, owner, and operator of UK industrial and logistics real estate—has delivered impressive results: more than £1 billion invested and 18
This week in supply chain and logistics, major players across industries are making bold moves in response to cost pressures, policy shifts, and capacity challenges. UPS is aligning with FedEx by changing
The September 2025 issue of Logistics Business magazine: Insightful and unique content covering the international supply chain, logistics and warehousing sector. We have exclusive features on: Robust Supply Chain Strategies, European Multimodal
Toolstation, one of the UK’s largest suppliers of tools, accessories and building supplies, is revamping its inventory management. With over 25,000 products available online and in over 590 stores nationwide, Toolstation has partnered
Logistics Viewpoints is pleased to offer a free executive summary of its market research report on Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), a transformative technology in the warehouse automation landscape. As businesses face rising
6th August 2025 Yale Lift Truck Technologies has announced a new pedestrian awareness camera solution, the latest addition to the Yale Reliant™ portfolio of active alert and assist technologies, which are designed
The shift toward zero-emission freight is underway, but it’s not moving in a straight line. It’s happening incrementally, route by route, fleet by fleet, guided less by ideology than by operational fit.