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Labour shortages in warehousing caused by a combination of Brexit and the pandemic is leading to greater than ever levels of interest in automation, according to materials handling specialists Linde. The company has experienced significant automation enquires in the last quarter for labour intensive areas of the warehouse such as …

UKWA National Conference delegates urged ‘Be curious, be imaginative, be Bold’ Delegates at this year’s UKWA National Conference, held last week, heard from a series of high profile speakers offering advice, insights and inspiration on Building Tomorrow’s Workforce Today. The conference, which opened with a poll revealing that 72% of …

Responding to the ‘Levelling Up’ strategy revealed by Michael Gove today, Clare Bottle, Chief Executive of the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA), pictured, has said that it is ‘extremely disappointing after all the months of hype’ that warehousing is not so much as mentioned in the Government’s 12 Missions to Level …

Comments by Labour’s shadow science minister, Chi Onwurah, have been dubbed unfair and betray a lack of understanding of a sector that employs over 7% of the country’s workforce, says Chief Executive Officer of the UK Warehousing Association Clare Bottle. “Chi Onwurah’s remark that young people should be inspired by …

The UK Warehousing Association (UKWA), in partnership with Associate Member Gateley Capitus, is now offering members a free assessment of their use of the tax incentives available to the sector. This new service enhances UKWA’s existing range of benefits to its membership and ensures that members pay the right amount …

The UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) has convened its Real Estate Advisory Board, comprising leading commercial and industrial property developers and agents, to prepare a comprehensive response to two important consultations on behalf of the warehousing industry. The first consultation, by the Government, relates to proposed changes to Business Rates, including …

Clare Bottle, the new Chief Executive of the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA), has written to Rachel Maclean, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Transport, making the strong case for logistics workers to be exempt from self-isolation as the ‘pingdemic’ sweeps the country causing shortages of supplies. Clare …

At its recent Annual General Meeting, the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) confirmed Neil Bowker, Commercial Director of Bowker Group, as its new management board Chair. He will take over from current Chair, Nicola Ridges-Jones, Managing Director of MS Holdings (South) Ltd. Commenting on Neil’s appointment, Nicola said, “I am delighted …

The UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) has announced at its Annual General Meeting today that Clare Bottle FCILT has been appointed as the organisation’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective from 1st July 2021. Clare, who will take over the role from Peter Ward, joins UKWA from Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, where she …

Peter Ward, CEO of UK Warehousing Association (UKWA), has announced his intention to step down after six years at the helm of the sector’s leading trade organisation. His successor will be named shortly. Peter joined the Association in 2015, having held a series of major industry roles at director level …