Welcome to the December 1st issue of Warehouse & Logistics News. As the year draws to a close, businesses should consider investing in high-impact packaging equipment that can deliver ongoing returns for years to come. Think big but practical like pallet wrappers, case erectors, conveyors and mobile packing stations, all great tools for improving workflows, says Kite Packaging in our front cover story.
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Despite challenging economic conditions, the intralogistics specialist TGW Logistics brought the 2024/2025 business year to a record-breaking close. At 1.07 billion euros, the revenue of the technology company, which plans and realises highly automated logistics centres for its international customers and supports them during live operation, slightly exceeded the previous year’s all-time high. The earnings before interest and taxes rose to 49.3 million euros, and the number of employees grew to 4,645.
Vanderlande has been awarded a new contract to provide DHL Express Germany with an automation solution for their new facility in Cologne which features a new type of sorter called SPOX. The agreement was signed at PARCEL+POST Expo 2025 in Amsterdam to mark the first time this innovative sorter has been installed at a DHL facility.
A total of 33 freight forwarding companies have been shortlisted as finalists for the nine service categories of this year’s British International Freight Association’s Freight Service Awards, with seven of them making the finalist shortlists in more than one category. The finalists in each category will now go forward to the final round of judging with winners due to be announced at the BIFA Freight Service Awards Ceremony on Thursday 15th January 2026.
Hörmann UK offers a range of durable and hygienic double action doors designed for fast, easy access in high-traffic environments such as food production, cold storage, retail, and logistics facilities. Manufactured in four material choices, polyethylene, stainless steel, scratch-resistant HPL compact board or wood, the doors offer robust performance, long service life, and excellent resistance to impact and wear. Available in single or double leaf configurations and a wide choice of colours and finishes, they can be tailored to suit a variety of operational and design requirements, according to our buildings & facilities feature.
Throughout 2025, there have been exciting developments across the industry, from innovative eco-friendly materials to smarter, more efficient supply solutions. Springpack has continued to push boundaries to meet evolving needs. The company’s focus on sustainability has remained steadfast, as it works towards a greener future, reducing waste and helping customers achieve their environmental goals, says our packaging feature.
Enjoy reading the issue.
James Surridge
Publishing Editor
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