Technological advances and changing consumer habits means the market needs to evolve to keep pace with change.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things are revolutionising the way warehousing and logistics companies operate. AI technology means businesses can track vehicles and goods more easily, allowing for a much more dynamic supply chain. Within warehouses, technology can increase efficiency and change working practices significantly. A combination of Brexit and new technologies is changing employment practices, workforce supply and the roles workers carry out in logistics businesses.
Changing consumer habits and the march of online shopping means that traditional models need to evolve. To meet the challenge of last-mile logistics in urban centres, logistics operators need to look at how they deliver to and receive returns from customers, what properties they occupy and how they can adapt to technological advances and emissions controls. Warehouse developers need to have a product that is flexible enough to accommodate rapidly changing technology and occupier needs.
The UK’s road and rail infrastructure is becoming overloaded. Warehousing and logistics companies are rallying the Government to ensure new infrastructure makes use of new technologies and automation and is implemented quickly.
Those in the warehousing and logistics market need experienced legal partners who understand their business and can manage complex jobs with ease. We are flexible, easy to work with and offer joined-up advice across your entire business.
Our work in the market includes property law, commercial contracts, procurement, corporate transactions, banking and deal advisory, restructuring, dispute resolution, tax, employment and pensions.
Our clients include warehouse developers and landlords, third party logistics operators and fuel distributers, ranging from national £3bn turnover logistics businesses to regional SMEs.
