There’s no disputing the quality of dedicated logistics, yet in times like these such a service might be seen as more luxury than necessity, and the allure of the pallet network is stronger – not just as an option, but as a means of survival.
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With such a huge amount of space on the market it seems as if the good times are ready to roll. LIZA HELPS investigates.
Current conditions have forced landlords in the North West to be a little more creative, but there is life in the market yet, says LUCY TESSERAS.
An exhibition celebrating the work of the Port of London Authority (PLA) over the past 100 years is running at the Museumof London Docklands.
The creation of Ceva as a major competitor in the global logistics services market has been a substantial logistical exercise for the man brought in to mastermind its development. He explains the strategy to MALORY DAVIES.
Never has it been more important to focus on excellence in the management of the supply chain. That’s what makes the European Supply Chain Excellence Awards so valuable.
With companies under pressure to cut costs and use existing facilities more efficiently, there is a renewed focus on making the most of warehouse space – particularly through the use of narrow aisle or very narrow aisle systems.
The approach to transit packaging is changing like never before, with a number of factors, namely cost and environment, playing a major role in altering the face of the market.
Indeed King Sturge’s latest Industrial Floorspace Report says: “The level of industrial development under construction on a speculative basis within Greater London has fallen. There is currently some 602,542 sq ft under construction across eight schemes;
The credit crunch has meant that the development pipeline for 2009 is virtually zero with static rents, rising construction costs, softening investment yields and a dearth of development funding all conspiring against developers.
