James Mellor

AutoStore improvements address warehouse challenges and bottlenecks

Fulfillment automation provider AutoStore has launched its Fall 2025 product lineup, featuring upgrades to its signature Automated Storage and Retrieval System (AS/RS) that meet requirements for increased speed and flexibility, among other attributes. The suite includes seven new features, three of which meet key customer requirements for automated case handling, flexible box handling and cold…

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Demand for industrial properties increased in the third quarter

Demand for industrial properties rose in the third quarter, signaling renewed momentum and “the market getting closer to balance,” according to a report by real estate firm Colliers, released this week. The company’s third-quarter US Industrial Market Statistics report forecasts a stabilizing industrial landscape that is poised for growth, characterized by stronger demand and slower…

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“It’s a tough time” – the world’s shipping giants reveal third-quarter numbers

The world’s two largest shipping companies went head-to-head today as DSV and Kuhne + Nagel (K+N) reported third-quarter results in a period of deep restructuring, and in an increasingly difficult market. DSV saw its first full quarter impact on Schenker’s business, with ocean freight volumes growing 52% compared to the same period last year, although…

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