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Do we need a fully tailored logistics solution, or a highly optimized, plug-and-play model?

For years, cross-border selling was considered the most efficient way to expand into Europe.

As brands expand into new markets, add sales channels or accelerate campaign activity, operational complexity increases faster than expected.

When many people picture a warehouse, they imagine rows of shelving and manual handling. The reality across the UK logistics sector is changing fast.

E-commerce has changed fundamentally over the last few years.
What once worked as a collection of separate systems and partners is now increasingly becoming a limiting factor for growth.

January is often the point where UK e-commerce retailers take a hard look at fulfilment performance. Peak trading is over, pressure has eased, and the reality of what worked and what didn’t becomes clear.

As January begins, the food supplement industry enters one of its busiest periods of the year. Many consumers are starting new year resolutions and healthy habits, which drives a significant increase in demand for vitamins, protein powders, wellness products, and other supplements. For companies in this sector, this is both an opportunity and a challenge.

The start of a new year is a moment to pause, reflect, and consider the impact of our actions – on our work, our partners, and the environment. At Active Ants, 2026 is a chance to focus on smarter, more sustainable logistics, finding ways to make ecommerce more efficient and environmentally responsible.

We’re excited to announce a major milestone in our logistics operations – the introduction of an advanced robotic arm in our site in Roosendaal, Netherlands , similar to the innovative solution already deployed during summer 2025 at our Active Ants site in Dorsten, Germany!

Black Friday and Cyber Monday may be behind us, but for UK e-commerce brands, peak season pressure is far from over. With Christmas approaching fast, every second counts. Orders need to be picked, packed and dispatched accurately and at speed, without compromise.