Welcome to the January 1st issue of Warehouse & Logistics News. In our front cover story, you can read how People Make Events Ltd have announced the launch of YARDX, the world’s first exhibition dedicated to yard operations and outdoor industrial storage. YARDX, to be co-located with IWLEX on 3-4 June 2025 at the NAEC Stoneleigh, turns the spotlight onto the often-overlooked outdoor spaces critical to seamless logistics operations. By showcasing the latest innovations in yard management, YARDX helps businesses improve vehicle flow, storage efficiency, and outdoor safety.
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Tosca has partnered with Avery Dennison, a global materials science company, to support its transition to reusable plastic pallets and reduce CO2 emissions across its European supply chain. By adopting Tosca’s innovative pooling model, the collaboration has delivered significant operational efficiencies while cutting nearly 500 tonnes of CO2 in just one year. This partnership highlights Tosca’s sustainable packaging solutions which drive supply chain efficiency while reducing environmental impact.
Unsworth, a leading global logistics and freight forwarding provider, is expanding its air freight division with the opening of a new, dedicated logistics hub at London Heathrow Airport. This expansion underscores Unsworth’s commitment to providing businesses with faster, more efficient air freight solutions. By relocating its air freight team from the company’s headquarters in East London, Unsworth is strategically positioning itself at one of the UK centres of air cargo operations to better meet the needs of its clients.
The renovation and rebranding of the Doosan Bobcat facility in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium, has been completed. The office area has been completely renovated, modernised and furnished in the characteristic Bobcat house style. The technical buildings with workshops for inspection, machine modifications and repairs have been equipped with new lifting bridges and an overhead crane.
A new retention packaging system has been developed by SEE® to help e-commerce and fulfilment companies meet customer demands for same day deliveries and sustainability. The new SEALED AIR® brand Korrvu® Rapid Fix provides operators with a retention system that can be quickly inserted in an I-Pack® tray. This creates a high-speed, automated packaging system that reduces manual processes and touch points, helping to improve productivity and eliminate bottlenecks, which can limit the ability to fulfil same day shipping.
A new business designed to streamline the sourcing of powered access platforms has launched, backed by leading UK powered access firm Horizon Platforms. PlatformSupermarket.com will be a Dingli Authorised End User Dealer and is set to transform how warehousing and logistics businesses procure and manage their access equipment. Customers will gain access to hundreds of cutting-edge platforms, as well as all-electric, oil-free machines known for their efficiency and reduced environmental impact, according to our lifting gears & cranes feature.
We wish all our readers a happy and prosperous New Year.
Enjoy reading the issue.
James Surridge
Publishing Editor
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