More and more BBQ enthusiasts are on fire for the products of the US company Char-Broil. To transport more than 450 containers of grills from suppliers to warehouses, the company manages its supply chain with Setlog’s OSCA software. Since then, e-mails and Excel lists for controlling the supply chain have been history.

“The prompt status updates from our suppliers in the digital, central solution are extremely valuable,” says Marco Peters, Head of Logistics Management, Europe, Char-Broil Europe.

Whether you’re a steak connoisseur or a vegetarian, no one turns down an invitation to a barbecue with family and friends on a warm summer evening. But barbecue fans know from experience that the mood is quickly dampened if the steak or eggplant is not evenly grilled or even burnt. Party professionals therefore leave nothing to chance and rely on professional equipment.

One of the leading suppliers of various grill systems and accessories for outdoor use is the US company Char-Broil. Its European subsidiary has been based in Hamburg for nine years. The company belongs to the consumer goods specialist W. C. Bradley. Today’s modern solutions have little to do with the first charcoal barbecue made of cast iron, which the Americans produced in 1948 in the tranquil town of Columbus, Georgia. Today, grill masters are turning to innovations such as digital smokers or hybrid grills from Char-Broil for special taste experiences, known in the trade as Maillard reactions.

The Americans are particularly proud of the patented TRU infrared grilling system. It offers a number of advantages, including 50 percent juicier food, 100 percent even heat distribution and up to 30 percent less gas consumption. The company’s slogan is “just grill”. The fact is that developing such solutions requires expertise in the fields of materials technology, gas combustion, die-casting design and software. The effort pays off: in 2020, the company was honored with the “Best Brands Award” as Germany’s strongest growth brand.

The products are no longer produced in the USA, but largely in Asia: 14 suppliers in Vietnam and China deliver around 100.000 barbecues to the European market and the UK every year. Transportation is managed by the logistics service provider DHL. There are also direct imports – from Amazon, for example. “The products arrive in around 450 containers and are distributed to three distribution centers,” reports Marco Peters, Head of Logistics Management Europe. The warehouses, which are all operated by 3PLs, are located in Birmingham, near Aarhus in Denmark and in Malsch near Karlsruhe. The latter is operated by the service provider Dachser. Customers throughout Germany and other Western European countries are supplied from the facility in Baden-Wuerttemberg.

More than 100,000 barbecues imported from Asia in total per year – this figure is enough to make any supply chain manager’s head spin. Until the beginning of 2023, it was a lot of work for the buyers and supply chain managers at Char-Broil. Each order was placed by email with the relevant supplier, confirmations had to be made manually, and the logistics service provider then commissioned. In addition, they often had stomach aches when it came to the arrival times of the goods. The supply chain was not transparent. The major disadvantage was that employees had to use several systems to manually adjust the correct arrival date in the event of a delay.

However, following the example of the TRU infrared grills, the supply chain management team also wanted to make sure that nothing was left to chance when it came to supply chain management and created an organizational IT blueprint to digitize their supply chain: at the same time as introducing SAP S4 HANA, the company implemented Setlog‘s OSCA SCM software in January 2023. The Bochum-based IT company won the tender against several competitors. “OSCA was the best fit for our requirements for a powerful system that could be implemented quickly,” reports Peters. The company uses the supply chain modules “OSCA Purchase Order Management” and “OSCA Global Logistics”. In addition to the Asian suppliers for Europe and the freight forwarder DHL, via the Forwarder API, Char-Broil in the USA was also connected in the fall of 2023.

Whether digital smoker or TRU infrared grill

Char-Broil controls several areas in OSCA on a daily basis:
• Delivery Planning including dialogs: This involves order confirmation from the supplier.
• Booking and shipment: In OSCA, this includes the supplier’s transport booking process with the freight forwarder, the shipment deposit by the logistics service provider via API and the uploading of mandatory documents.
• Report and analysis functions: The dashboard gives employees an overview of the status of all processes at the touch of a button.

To ensure that implementation does not become a time-consuming undertaking, Setlog relies on proven training processes with its customers. “Initially, you have to convince many suppliers to work with the new software in future. But after the training, they recognize the benefits. The good thing is that the suppliers can also measure their own performance in the system,” explains Peters. With the experience gained from the first wave of training, the SCM department is about to plan on the next: following the takeover of the supplier Dansons by W. C. Bradley, 18 new suppliers are due to be connected in the next few months.

On a day-to-day basis, SCM expert Peters is enthusiastic about working with OSCA – and no longer wants to do without the tool. The software offers a whole range of advantages:
• Procurement and transportation processes are managed transparently and centrally.
• The tool improves communication between W. C. Bradley and its partners. E-mail and Excel lists have been eliminated for managing the supply chain.
• Changes in the processes are immediately visible and can be communicated.
• Users benefit from updates in the event of delivery delays via the forwarder interface.
• Lead times are reduced.

“The prompt status updates from our suppliers in the digital, central solution are extremely valuable. We can see the status of the orders at any time. And after shipping, we receive tracking updates from DHL with updates on the estimated time of arrival, the ETA,” emphasizes Peters. The 43-year-old manager is very satisfied with the constructive cooperation with Setlog: “The very good and fast support is enormously helpful for us on a day-to-day basis.”

The journey with OSCA to control the supply chain continues for W. C. Bradley. After Char Broil Europe and USA, the Lamplight division, whose products provide the right lighting for the roasting magic, will also be connected in the coming weeks. W.C. Bradley is thus once again expanding the volume that is mapped in OSCA.

For Setlog Managing Director Ralf Duester, W. C. Bradley is a good example of how a company can successfully integrate its business units into an SCM software step by step and how management can control the supply chains centrally via a system: “Anyone who wants to be competitive in global purchasing today can no longer avoid modern IT and collaborative, digital solutions. And as with Char-Broil, you always need someone to drive the whole thing, coordinate it with the team, control it and introduce it.”

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Risk mitigation is imperative to reduce the risks of and damage from cyberattacks and other crises, writes Robert Strange (pictured below), Senior Engineer at Neo4j.

Supply chains have evolved into highly connected networks in recent years, driven by technological advancements that have made them ‘smarter’. While these innovations have positively transformed business operations, they have also opened avenues for new vulnerabilities, leaving supply chains susceptible to disruptions in both the physical and digital realms.

The growing risk of cybersecurity is a prime example of these vulnerabilities. The ransomware attack on Blue Yonder, a supply chain management software specialist, highlighted the severe disruptions such incidents can cause. This attack compromised the company’s managed services environment, leading to delays at several grocery and retail stores across the UK – delays not just in delivering goods but also in paying staff and managing schedules.

Blue Yonder’s attack underscores the need for scenario planning and robust mitigation plans to safeguard against these risks. These incidents can bring production to a standstill and significantly disrupt business revenues if plans to contain potential impacts are not mapped out in advance. Data plays a central role in keeping supply chain operations running efficiently and effectively, but the reality is these supply chains are currently not being safeguarded or optimised to withstand real-world disruption. As a result, many businesses are turning their attention to innovative technologies and strategies to strengthen resilience throughout their supply chains.

Overcoming the challenges of supply chain visibility

Supply chains are inherently complex in nature; a vast network of producers, warehouses, transportation systems, distribution ports, and stores from around the world. A single disruption in any part of this network can send the entire system into disarray, making visibility crucial in preventing a domino effect. Nonetheless, extracting valuable insights from raw supply chain data presents its own set of challenges. Traditional data models, which rely on rigid structures of tables, rows, and columns, struggle to effectively capture the intricate relationships between different data sets. Inflexible in their structure, analysts using these models have limited ability to extract valuable insights that could inform a response to disruption.

Mapping connections for smarter supply chains

This is where graph databases come into play. Traditional data models struggle with complex relationships, while graph databases offer a more dynamic approach. In this model, ‘nodes’ represent entities, like people, products, or locations, while ‘edges’ represent the relationship between two nodes – i.e., how they are connected to one another. The unique structure of graph databases is especially valuable for supply chain professionals wanting to benefit from digitally visualising their supply chain as the interconnected network that it is.

Rob Strange – Neo4j

To optimise transportation, a supply chain organisation could, for instance, create nodes to represent each wholesaler and retailer. These could be connected by edges to show the distances between them. Then, by running the appropriate query or request in the data model, the analyst should be provided with what should be the ‘best’ – fastest and cheapest – supplier from which goods can be transported ready for purchasing.

Understanding the relationship between different entities in advance can also be invaluable when dealing with unexpected disruption. Take the crisis in the Red Sea, for instance, where shipping companies are facing rising costs and delays due to rebel attacks. Graph technology could allow those managing supply chains to identify alternative routes or solutions pre-emptively, ensuring goods reach suppliers more efficiently, enhancing resilience, and minimising disruption.

The power of graph databases lies in their ability to map complex relationships between entities, making them a crucial tool for uncovering insights. Supply chains, which operate as networked structures, are naturally suited to this model, while the rigid format of traditional models makes it much harder to reveal these relationships.

Predicting and preventing disruption with digital twins

Supply chain resilience isn’t just a case of managing physical disruptions, it’s also about preparing better responses to those in the digital realm. Cyberattacks can significantly disrupt digital operations. As such, businesses are exploring digital twin technology as a tool for proactively combatting potential issues before they arise and conducting post-incident analysis.

Organisations are creating virtual replicas of their supply chains called ‘knowledge graphs’ to test different scenarios and predict multiple outcomes of cybersecurity risks. This means a connected, virtual model provides a comprehensive view of the supply chain and allows companies to understand how these systems interact at both a granular and holistic level. This picture encompasses the users and the groups they belong to, and the permissions granted to each member. As recurring or interconnected events are captured over time, the digital twin becomes more accurate. This enables both cybersecurity and supply chain analysts to act swiftly and more effectively while informing how they respond in the future.

Making these connections visible to cybersecurity analysts helps identify the most critical vulnerabilities and the potential attack paths that threaten resources. Analysts can then assess the likelihood of successful attacks by attaching the probabilities to each of those pathways, enabling them to reinforce security measures accordingly.

This insight is valuable because it clearly signposts when organisations need to map out other viable routes, reassess transit times, and evaluate cost implications. By combining cybersecurity modelling with supply chain optimisation, organisations create a powerful strategy that allows them to stay ahead of disruptions and re-prioritise resources in quicker succession.

Getting a grip on future events

As supply chains become more interconnected and worldly disruptions more unpredictable, organisations should aim to make the most of their connected data. By leveraging graph databases, companies can uncover insights into the relationships within their data, allowing them to proactively identify vulnerabilities and navigate uncertainty with confidence.

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In the modern business world, time is the most precious resource. More and more professionals are choosing the private jet not only to avoid long airport waits or delays, but also to turn flight time into productive time. Aboard a private jet, every minute can be leveraged for meetings, international calls or strategic work – in complete privacy and with technological equipment equal to a real in-flight office.

An office above the clouds: the equipment for working in a private jet

In the modern business world, every minute counts. For this reason, when chartering a private jet, it is essential to make sure that it is suitable for business needs as well, in the utmost comfort of course.

Quiet cabin, high-speed connection, space for confidential meetings, dedicated assistance: the private jet is now the ideal solution for those who want to remain productive while flying, without compromise.

• High-speed Wi-Fi connection(Ku-band, Ka-band or Gogo): available on most midsize jets and long-range jets.
• USB ports and electrical outlets in each seat.
• Folding work tables made of leather or wood.
• Ergonomic reclining armchairs that allow long work sessions with maximum comfort.
• Quiet cabin and advanced pressurization to improve concentration and reduce stress.

Wi-Fi connection aboard private jets to be productive even at 12,000 meters

One of the key aspects for those who intend to work in the air is Wi-Fi connectivity, which is becoming increasingly powerful even at high altitudes.

The main Internet connections available:

• Ka-band: the most modern, fast and stable, enabling uninterrupted streaming, video conferencing and heavy file transfer.
• Ku-band: widely used, provides good coverage on transcontinental routes.
• Air-to-Ground (ATG): used in domestic flights (mainly US), less effective over long distances.
• Some jets even offer dedicated routers and reserved bandwidth.

Internet connection speed can be up to 20 Mbps, enabling complex tasks such as:

• Call on Zoom/Teams in High Definition
• Real-time screen sharing
• Access to enterprise servers via VPN
• Cloud updates, sending and receiving documents
• Email management and reporting

Privacy and productivity: why working in jets is more effective

In addition to connection, theprivate environment allows for no small advantage: maximum concentration and privacy. No passengers next door, no in-flight announcements, no distractions. Meetings can take place loudly, freely. IT security can be ensured by enterprise protocols, VPNs, and dedicated routers.

The best private jets for those who work in the air

Some private jet models are especially popular for those who need to work in the air because of the combination of connectivity, quietness, and functional layout:

Cessna Citation Latitude

• Fast Wi-Fi
• Seats can be configured in “boardroom” mode
• Quiet cabin and smart lighting

Embraer Praetor 600

• Optimized space for individual or team work
• High-performance Viasat connection
• Autonomy suitable even for long routes

Gulfstream G500 / G600

• Work tables, power strips, AV systems
• Smooth Streaming and Jet ConneX Connection
• Ideal for executives on business trips

Dassault Falcon 8X

• Modular layout: meeting area, relaxation area
• Spacious and soundproof cabin
• Wi-Fi broadband for intensive sessions

Bombardier Global 7500

• Space for meeting room, office and private cabin
• Next-generation connectivity
• Total comfort even for intercontinental flights

The most popular business routes for discerning travelers

Although every route today can turn into a productive business opportunity, there are some destinations that dominate business air traffic in Europe:

These cities are not only home to major financial hubs and international institutions, but also have private terminals (FBOs) equipped to accommodate business travelers with the utmost discretion and efficiency.

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How can warehouse AMR robots achieve orderly collaboration on a multi-machine scale? How do they adapt to terminal-diversified logistics scenarios? We analyze how one manufacturer’s system can improve the efficiency of factory logistics for typical scenarios.

Intelligent scheduling can be solved by integrating the ‘smart brain’ of automated logistics. SEER Robotics‘s M4 Smart Logistics Management System, which integrates robot scheduling and business systems, provides a one-stop management service for robot-centered automated warehousing and logistics.

M4 consists of five plates, including the RDS unified resource scheduling system with multi-vehicle scheduling as the core, which can meet the business needs of enterprises in different scenarios of scheduling. It provides the optimal solution for robot task allocation, route planning, traffic control, and equipment docking.

Scheduling Across Floors

In large facilities it is common to perform tasks across multiple floors and areas, and so cooperation between robots and intelligent devices is increasing. As an intermediary, the RDS system will dock the upper-level business systems of customers to exchange data and convey tasks downwards to managing robots and other smart devices such as elevators and automatic doors.

Dynamic Global Programming

In an equipment manufacturing workshop conditions for multiple robots to perform tasks are even stricter, such as the narrow aisles that only allow a single vehicle to pass through and the mixed operation environment of humans and machines, making them highly susceptible to congestion and deadlocks due to conflicting robot paths.

However, the RDS system supports dynamic global collaborative planning. By analyzing the robot’s position in real-time, setting task priorities, and considering environmental changes, it can perform multi-robot path search and traffic control and dynamically adjust paths to avoid congestion.

Toy manufacturer Winfat Holdings has 44 intelligent forklifts, with multiple human-robot interaction scenarios. Based on the collaborative planning of the RDS system dozens of robots avoided deadlocks, congestion, and other problems, achieving an overall production efficiency improvement of 300%.

Prevent Empty Loads

Resource waste caused by unloaded robots has always been a problem for most businesses. To solve this problem RDS introduces the modes of ‘hitchhiking’ and ’pre-ordering’ to improve production efficiency. Based on the integrated evaluation function, the RDS system considers the global optimal task allocation scheme from the bottom and provides the pre-order mode for the round-trip transportation from the warehouse to the production line. It prioritizes assigning waybills to robots that are about to complete their tasks. For multi-storage robots, such as the container robots, it provides the ‘hitchhiking’ mode, which allows them to pick up and place their goods at the nearest warehouse to prevent robots from running empty and increase the tempo.

At the Chinawrr warehouse managers can more accurately understand the dynamics of the area based on the real-time data of the RDS system, which facilitates the dynamic adjustment of the task allocation of the inbound and outbound warehouses. It realizes the inbound and outbound warehousing of 290 pallets/hour unilaterally, and the storage capacity has been increased by 20%.

Beat Simulation

How to accurately assess the production cycle and determine the number of robots required is the first consideration for enterprises to implement robots. RDS creates simulation tasks through the Tianfeng task system, adds the number of robots dynamically, and supports random library and concurrent design to simulate production scenarios in real life, facilitate timely adjustments, and make the most accurate evaluations.

For example, the Swedish factory of Electrolux uses the RDS system to conduct simulation of robot and system interfacing, troubleshoot business logic, optimize multi-system communication and production beat problems. They successfully land the robots to optimize the production process from semi-finished products to finished product transportation.

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Net Feasa, specialists in supply chain digitalization, today announced the launch of Agentic Control Tower™, an end-to-end visualization and booking platform that wraps traditional shipping container workflows in Agentic AI. Agentic Control Tower™ transforms the container into an AI Agent that can initiate auctions among prospective customers seeking cargo slots on vessels via a new revenue-generating marketplace.

The AI-enabled container can self-manage, negotiate and secure optimal bids, delivering maximum efficiency and value to shipping companies. The platform, knowing the container’s current location, schedule and destination, will select the best option available for its next job while still in transit, in a paradigm shift for supply chain efficiency.

The now connected container, enabled by the Net Feasa IoTPASS™ edge device, uses new and existing data points from across the supply chain and applies Reflective Agentic AI to the workflows of intermodal logistics, unlocking the power of AI. The result is an innovative platform with dynamic booking capability, route optimization and precision delivery, all of which improves over time as the system steps back, learns and adapts.

Net Feasa’s Founder & Chairman, Mike Fitzgerald, commented on the announcement, “Through the introduction of superior visibility and optimization within the intermodal supply chain, we have reduced the cost of monitoring Refrigerated Containers, optimized the number of Dry Containers needed and introduced security as standard. The introduction of Agentic AI, however, is a step change in workflow efficiency. In one example we have reduced the carbon footprint in drayage by 50% and the cost to the shipper by 25%. At scale, this translates to less trucks on the road, less traffic congestion and further reductions in the number of containers required.”

Net Feasa’s Agentic Control Tower™ is built on decades of expertise pioneering vessel connectivity and IoT-enabled asset visibility. Reflective Agentic AI can analyze its own actions, critically evaluate what it is doing and refine its approach. This self-reflection of container moves, iterative improvements and ability to process huge silos of data ensures that the performance of supply chain operations is continuously improving over time. Agentic Control Tower™ brings with it a disruptive new business model for the intermodal industry, with an opportunity for shipping companies to access additional revenue streams and market share.

The announcement coincides with the SelectUSA Investment Summit taking place May 11th – 14th in Maryland, facilitating business investment by connecting thousands of investors, companies, economic development organizations (EDOs), and industry experts. The US is a key strategic market for Net Feasa. The company is committed to expanding with its partners globally and now has a presence in three continents to support close, collaborative relationships. Ian Walter, CEO will attend the event.

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Industry mergers continue apace, including in the reusable plastic packaging sector. They may provide shareholder and investor value, but what does it mean for customers and competition in the market?

IPL, a manufacturer of rigid-plastic products is merging with Schoeller Allibert, a manufacturer of reusable transport packaging. The proposed merger creates an international sustainable packaging producer with a manufacturing footprint in 27 locations across Europe and North America, and a combined proforma annual revenue of over US $1.4 billion in 2024.

IPL manufactures sustainable, rigid-plastic products for the food, consumer, environmental and agriculture sectors, largely in North America, with significant manufacturing operations in the UK. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, it has approximately 2,500 employees across 16 manufacturing sites and reported revenue of US$822 million in 2024.

Multiple Acquisitions

Schoeller Allibert manufactures returnable transport packaging and provides related services, serving customers across sectors such as automotive, beverage, food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, retail, and material handling, primarily in Continental Europe. The company is the amalgamation of eight different plastic pallet and container companies brought together over the last couple of decades.

Arca Systems of Sweden were acquired by Schoeller in 2005. Interestingly there is now a Romanian company with the same name. Perstorp Plastic Systems was another Swedish company acquired, leaving Perstorp to focus on its chemicals business. Wavin Systems was a Dutch business that Schoeller bought prior to that.

The big merger was in 2013 with French plastics manufacturer Allibert. Allibert merged with British manufacturer, Linpac Materials Handling in 2007, becoming Linpac Alibert. Linpac had already acquired Paxton of the UK. American manufacturer Buckhorn (containers and pallets) merged with Allibert prior to the Linpac deal. Today Buckhorn Inc. is a division of Myers Industries in Ohio.

Schoeller is a family-owned company that developed out of traditional roots from Gebrüder Schoeller in Düren, founded in 1799 and Alexander Schoeller & Co, Jülich, founded in 1880 and is now held by Martin and Christoph Schoeller and their families in the 7th generation.

The merged company will be headquartered in Dublin and led by current IPL CEO Alan Walsh (left). The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions. Walsh said: “The future of packaging lies in sustainability, innovation and adaptability. This merger will allow IPL and Schoeller Allibert to combine our strengths on both sides of the Atlantic to meet that future together. With an unwavering commitment to innovation, we will not only enhance the way we serve our customers but also optimise the skillsets of both companies to build a strong, resilient foundation for growth.”

Schoeller Allibert CEO Alejandro Cabal Uribe (right) added: “Our combined strength in packaging solutions is well positioned to benefit from the tailwinds for the sector, driven by corporate sustainability ambitions and evolving regulations to improve value chains and reduce the environmental impact of packaging waste. We look forward to together delivering leading customer service and innovative global solutions.”

Advisors & Investors

IPL is owned by investment funds managed by Madison Dearborn Partners, a private equity investment firm based in Chicago, and CDPQ, a global investment group. Schoeller Allibert is owned by Brookfield Asset Management’s private equity business and the Schoeller family. The new company will be 55% owned by the existing IPL shareholders and 45% owned by the existing Schoeller Allibert shareholders.

As a European market leader with a legacy spanning 65 years, Schoeller Allibert has led the charge in revolutionizing supply chains with returnable transport packaging solutions that are both efficient by design and circular by nature. Headquartered in Hoofddorp, the Netherlands, Schoeller Allibert has a worldwide presence in over 50 countries, with approximately 1,600 employees, 11 production locations producing more than 30m products annually. Its global turnover in 2024 was €550m.

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cargo-partner, a group company of Nippon Express Holdings, is celebrating a year of transformation at its Basildon, Essex warehouse.

Since cargo-partner acquired the warehouse in April 2024, the facility has evolved into a key logistics and distribution hub serving both the UK and continental Europe. Over the past 12 months, cargo-partner has expanded its team, upskilled its workforce, and broadened its service offerings, solidifying Basildon as a strategic asset in the company’s global operations. Located in a prime position for logistics operations, the Basildon facility now serves as a fully-fledged road and warehouse hub, offering a comprehensive range of solutions designed to support businesses, retailers, and industries across the UK and Europe.

To mark one year since cargo-partner took over the warehouse – and to recognize the synergies and partnership between the cargo-partner and Nippon Express teams in the UK – an anniversary celebration was held at the Basildon site. Attendees included all local cargo-partner colleagues, along with Fergal Keenan, Managing Director of cargo-partner UK & Ireland; Thomas Peklar, Corporate Director Product Management Contract Logistics at cargo-partner; and Steve Williams, Managing Director of Nippon Express UK & Ireland.

Fergal Keenan, Managing Director of cargo-partner UK & Ireland, said: “We’re incredibly proud of the progress we’ve made at our Basildon facility over the past year. The site has transformed into a pivotal logistics hub, playing a crucial role in connecting the UK and continental Europe. It was great to recognize this milestone with colleagues from both cargo-partner and Nippon Express and we’re excited to continue to grow our services, delivering innovative, efficient solutions for our customers.”

A strategic location for efficient operations

The Basildon warehouse, covering 4,460 m², is perfectly positioned to serve as a critical junction for road transport and logistics across the UK and Europe. With easy access to key transport routes and proximity to major ports, it is ideally situated to optimize both local and cross-border supply chains. cargo-partner has implemented a range of new value-added services, making Basildon the go-to hub for companies looking for dependable logistics solutions.

Services and solutions offered at Basildon include:
• Warehouse & Storage Solutions: The 4,460 m² warehouse offers diverse storage options, including dedicated pallet storage, block storage, and small parts storage. With a full-service picking and packing operation, the facility streamlines fulfilment processes for businesses in a range of industries.

• Fulfilment & Distribution: Basildon now plays an integral role in cargo-partner’s UK distribution network, offering nationwide delivery with optimised lead times, specialised services for high-demand areas such as Amazon fulfilment and inner London post codes, as well as full-service fulfilment for e-commerce and retail orders.

• European Gateway: With cargo-partner’s established pan-European network, the Basildon warehouse facilitates seamless import and export services across Europe, including groupage, part load, full load, and express van services.

• Value-Added Services: Basildon has become a one-stop solution for clients with value-added services such as re-packing, re-labelling, customized packaging, assembly, transshipping, cross-docking, and customs clearance. Additionally, the SPOT platform offers real-time tracking and inventory management, providing full transparency and visibility for customers.

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Visitor registration is now open for the International Materials Handling Exhibition (IMHX) 2025, the UK’s leading trade event for warehouse and intralogistics professionals. After a three-year hiatus, the exhibition returns to the NEC Birmingham from 9-11th September 2025.

IMHX 2025 is expected to welcome approximately 10,000 attendees and over 300 exhibitors showcasing the latest innovations in warehouse technology, automation, robotics and supply chain solutions. Industry leaders including Crown, Toyota Material Handling, Körber, Combilift, AutoStore, Exotec and Swisslog are among the major names already confirmed on the floorplan.

“We’re pleased to announce that registration is now open for IMHX 2025,” said Chris Morley, Group Director – Maritime & Logistics at Informa. “The sector has evolved significantly since IMHX 2022, driven by widespread automation, AI adoption and an increased focus on sustainability. IMHX 2025 will provide the perfect platform to explore these developments firsthand.”

New for 2025 is the Future Zone, presented in partnership with SEC Storage. This interactive area will feature cutting-edge technologies and solutions demonstrating the future of warehousing with a focus on renewables and solar, warehouse optimisation and eco tech. The event will also offer a comprehensive free seminar programme covering three key themes: smart technologies, environmental responsibility and operational excellence.

Returns to Birmingham NEC

IMHX is co-owned by the UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA), while supported by key industry associations including the Automated Material Handling Systems Association (AMHSA) and the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA).

Rob Fisher, Chief Executive Officer at the UKMHA commented: “The material handling industry is a vital pillar of the UK economy, and IMHX is uniquely positioned to support and showcase its continued evolution. Bringing together a broad spectrum of solutions, innovations, and operational advancements, IMHX is the must-attend exhibition for business leaders across logistics, transport and distribution. As co-owners of the event, UKMHA is eagerly anticipating what promises to be a dynamic and engaging edition this September. We’ll soon be unveiling our own unique visitor experience, and this year’s prestigious Archies Awards will take place during the show.”

Professionals from warehousing, distribution, supply chain, e-commerce, retail and manufacturing sectors can register for free entry at www.imhx.net

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