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In March, transport minister Gillian Merron approved the Mersey Docks and Harbour Company’s proposed Seaforth River Terminal – the first post-Panamax container terminal on the west coast.

The UK’s ports are booming as a result of the growth in imports. But while many have expansion plans, the problem of poor road and rail links refuses to go away. Malory Davies looks at what the future holds.

At Dover, the UK’s largest ro-ro port, there are plans for a £300 million redevelopment of the Western Docks with four cross-Channel ferry berths, a new marina and a property development.

The Port of Tyne Authority’s has been developing a one-stop-shop by incorporating its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Port of Tyne Distribution and Tyne Logistics Company, into Port of Tyne Logistics Services.

Logistics Link Live takes up residence at Coventry with exhibitions, seminars, and demonstrations of leading-edge materials handling and logistics solutions.

There may not be many opportunities for big shed occupiers along the eastern M4 corridor but Swindon is looking to buck the trend. Liza Helps reports.

The spate of takeover and mergers in the third party logistics market have created some huge organisations, emphasising the difference in approach to the market.

Automated storage and retrieval systems have had dramatic impacts in reducing picking times and increasing warehouse efficiency for particular operations. However, technology has restricted the application of automated systems.