Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits launches Ankaa Global Logistics
November 9, 2023
Wholly-owned subsidiary to offer storage, logistics and distribution solutions. Ankaa’s mission is to provide seamless vertical integration solutions for beverage alcohol suppliers that are efficient, transparent, and differentiated, the company said.
AR Racking joins Global Cold Chain Alliance
November 7, 2023
Through the partnership, AR Racking will promote cold chain logistics in Latin America and help to strengthen food safety in the region.
CBRE report highlights mixed Q3 industrial real estate directions
November 6, 2023
CBRE found that third quarter construction starts saw a 37% decline, from the second quarter to the third quarter.
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October 25, 2023
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Mild gains for September retail sales, Commerce and NRF data show
October 17, 2023
Commerce reported a gain of 0.7% over August, while NRF sales data increased 0.5% on a seasonally-adjusted basis over August.
Van Meter: Saving space while increasing throughput
October 9, 2023
Vertical lift modules take center stage in Van Meter’s Iowa distribution center.
Van Meter optimizes with vertical lift modules (VLMs)
October 9, 2023
Vertical lift modules save space, reduce travel and speed goods in distributor’s Iowa distribution center.
A solution to just about any challenge
October 4, 2023
Over the past 10 years, the editorial team at Modern has worked hard to plan theme issues that dive deeper into the state of the modern lift truck.
ALAN issues update on logistics aid efforts for Maui fires disaster
August 27, 2023
American Logistics Aid Network continues to coordinate logistics aid via its micro-site, while also creating disaster specific group, the Hawai’i VOAD Voluntary Organizations Active In Disasters (VOAD)
Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas building new facility to meet demand for electric lift trucks
August 24, 2023
With a total floor area of 73,000 square feet, the new facility in Houston will expand Logisnext’s current electric manufacturing capabilities by serving as a dedicated fabrication space for in-house welding and painting of masts and frames.
Exotec announces two integrator partnerships that expand its solution reach
August 3, 2023
Warehouse robotics provider Exotec partners with Polish integrator A1 Sorter in the Central European market; also partners with POSCO DX Co. Ltd., to introduce Exotec solutions to the South Korean market.
Wize Solutions acquires Warehouse Equipment Contractors, Inc.
August 2, 2023
Deal to Provide WIZE with Additional Experienced Southern California Warehouse Installation Teams
Creform’s parent company celebrates 70th anniversary
August 1, 2023
Maker of modular material handling structures traces roots to 1953 and Japanese engineers at YAZAKI Kako Corp. who devised CREFORM design elements
3PLs saw strong revenue gains in 2022, finds Armstrong report
July 31, 2023
2022 was a "very good growth year" for third-party logistics (3PL) companies, Armstrong & Associates study concludes.
CBRE: significant drop in lease signings for large industrial sites in the first half of 2023
July 26, 2023
Industrial real estate firm's research finds 36% annual decline in 1 million square-foot-plus leasing activity in the first half of the year. CBRE said that the number of 1 million square-feet deals dropped from 36, in the first half of 2022, to 23, for the same period in 2023.
SoftBank Group and Symbotic establish “warehouse-as-a-service” joint venture
July 24, 2023
Joint venture, GreenBox, aims to expand access to Symbotic warehouse automation systems to broad range of customers through new “as a service” offering.
Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products announces leadership transition
July 20, 2023
Founder and President Greg Doppler, who invented ResinDek composite engineered wood flooring panels, to retire at year's end, with Cornerstone’s VP of Sales Scott McGill becoming president this month.
Retail sales up in June, report Commerce and NRF
July 18, 2023
Commerce reported that June retail sales rose 0.2% over May, while NRF's data, which excludes automobile dealers, gasoline stations, and restaurants, was up 0.4% from May to June.
Prologis acquiring 14 million square feet from Blackstone Industrial Portfolio in $3.1 billion deal
June 27, 2023
Agreement for DC space expands Prologis's presence in key markets including Atlanta, California, Dallas, and Las Vegas. The transaction is currently expected to close by the end of the second quarter.
Vertical Cold Storage closes MWCold acquisition
June 21, 2023
Vertical Cold Storage finalized the purchase of MWCold, operator of two strategically located temperature-controlled warehouse facilities in central Indiana.