CHEP helps wholesaler utilise empty vehicles
CHEP is collaborating with Henderson Wholesale, which owns the SPAR supermarket franchise in Northern Ireland.
In pursuit of continuous professional development
With a new president, new partnership and new policy documents it has been a busy year for The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT).
DBL will stop sponsorship if Sheff. Utd signs Ched Evans
DBL Logistics has warned Sheffield United football club that it will withdraw sponsorship from the club if it signs convicted rapist Ched Evans.
Property consultancy calls for investment in commercial rooftop solar
With news that the International Energy Agency (IEA) expects solar to become the biggest single source of energy by 2050, the expectation is that rooftop solar will account for around half of the world’s total solar PV installations.
City Mover pallet truck for confined spaces
Baoli expands its portfolio of warehouse equipment with the City Mover 1.5 tonne electric pallet truck for use in confined spaces.
FLTA launches national Safer Site Programme
Free safety programme will benefit any company that operates one fork lift truck or an entire fleet.
Movetech UK takes centre stage on the X-Factor
Movetech UK has helped create stunning effects on ITV’s talent show The X-Factor by supplying a revolving stage turntable for one of their most recent live shows.
Witron to build new fresh logistics centre
The installation will showcase leading-edge, cost-efficient logistics for perishable products.
Specialist forklift attachments enable fast loading
B&B Attachments has supplied Beacon Packaging with two designs of Kaup Fork Positioners and one specially-designed Rotating Load Inverter, delivered through Locators.
Royal Mail’s Amazon delivery deal a ‘sticking plaster’
International courier ParcelHero says Royal Mail is crying wolf over ‘challenging’ parcels market.
Shortage of HGV drivers could impact Christmas deliveries
Consultancy KPMG is the latest voice to warn driver shortages could hit retail fulfillment this Christmas.
Asda upgrades kit at garment NDC
Dürkopp Fördertechnik provided the equipment for the facility at Brackmills, Northampton – which already distributes some 155,000 items daily.
Four AGVs launch
Egemin Automation has renewed its E’gv product line to lift heavier loads higher.
Maximising the value locked in returns
Multichannel fashion retailers are cottoning on to the value of automated buffers in converting returns into quick sales. SDI Group Europe sales manager Winnie Ahrens tells HSS how it works.
Be aware of new Hazchem regulations in store for 2015
Hazardous chemicals require careful handling and clear identification. James Killerby, director of labels and software provider Hibiscus, explains why it’s more important than ever to be aware of new packaging legislation.
At the cutting edge
Witron has introduced dynamic and modular solutions designed to tackle fast-evolving challenges in eCommerce and fresh food logistics.
Six of the best
Doosan Industrial Vehicle UK has launched six new warehouse products, with two more due to launch in 2015.
Loading bay management goes online with launch of interactive app
An interactive app designed to make bay management quicker, easier and more accessible has been launched by 3T Group.
‘RoboCop’ surveillance guards high value goods
Third party logistics provider ID Logistics is using the e-vigilante surveillance robot from EOS Innovation to enhance the security of its facilities, which often store high-value items.
High speed door investment
Big Bear Confectionery invested in making its manufacturing process faster and more efficient while at the same time reducing cross contamination between products.
