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Automated solutions can streamline manual handling operations and minimise repetitive high risk tasks, according to materials handling specialist Kardex.

RH Freight has formed a partnership with German transport company Cordes & Simon. RH exports twice weekly to Germany and in return daily shipments are sent from Villingen-Schwenningen to RH’s hubs in West Thurrock and Nottingham.

A portable stock inventory system, the StockMarshal, has been designed to improve the efficiency of mobile logistics operations.

One in four Local Planning Authorities restrict the development of logistics property, according to new research published by NAI Fuller Peiser. This is despite the fact that logistics is one of the fastest growing sectors of the UK economy.

The government is now formulating its plans for future port development following a consultation period. But, asks Malory Davies, will it bottle the big challenges?

The Forum of Private Business says Conservative proposals to lower fuel duty by imposing road pricing charges could place extra burdens on smaller businesses and be difficult to implement.