Coca-Cola speeds up loading process with scanning system
In order to gear the loading process to the accelerated warehouse processes, Zetes designed a new scanning system on Coca-Cola’s forklifts in Dongen, the Netherlands.
Crown RT 4000 Series rider pallet trucks launches
The trucks are designed to optimise operator performance and safety, with travel speeds up to 12.5 km/h and load capacity of up to 2,000 kilograms.
Automated processes should provide Christmas edge
Retailers have been urged by shipping software supplier Temando to automate back-end processes to cope with Peak eCommerce orders.
Are you ready for Peak Packaging Monday?
Falling one week before Cyber Monday in the UK, Monday 23rd November will be one of the busiest days of the year for packaging purchases.
Cinram carries out warehouse clearance and transition
When Delta Leisure Group, the UK-based music and home entertainment distributor, went into administration and ceased its operations at the end of September, all physical stock was acquired by publisher and distributor Reader’s Digest.
Forklift that struck worker driven by untrained operative
An Essex haulage firm has been fined after an employee was struck by a forklift truck driven by an untrained operative.
Low capacity diesel forklifts from Hyundai
Hyundai has launched a newly designed range of high-performance diesel counterbalance trucks ranging in lift capacity from 2.2 to 3.3 tonnes.
Snapfulfil ready for 70% Peak uplift
SaaS WMS provider Snapfulfil is expecting to handle a 70% uplift in transactions on its system in the run up to Christmas.
Guide to buying a refurbished forklift truck
Refurbished forklift trucks can offer tremendous value for money under the right conditions, and many businesses are starting to catch-on. But don’t be caught out. Neil Warren, Jungheinrich UK’s Used Equipment and Short Term Rental Director, sets out five top tips on what to look out for when buying a second-life truck.
Vote now for your forklift favourites!
Voting has opened to decide the best products in the renowned Fork Lift Truck Association Awards for Excellence 2016.
Ground drone launched – the future of last mile?
While flying drones must overcome complex regulations if they are to get off the ground, new company Starship has a more down-to-earth approach. It has launched ground based drones designed to carry parcels or grocery bags from local hubs to the doorstep.
Skyscraper warehouses if online retail boom continues
Future of retail will include super ports and showrooming as well as massive demand for warehouse space.
PD Ports fined £400k after fatal fall
A north east port has been fined £400,000 following the death of an agency worker who fell eight metres onto the steel deck of ship’s hold at Hartlepool Dock.
10% of Black Friday orders will be late, says LCP
As a result of Black Friday, 22 million parcels (worth over £1 billion) will be home delivered over the next week. A staggering 2.2 million of these potential Christmas presents will not arrive when the retailer promises.
Forklift combines order picker and counterbalance functions
Crown has launched across Europe a new range of multi-purpose lift trucks – the Crown MPC 3000 Series.
Logistics needs support to decarbonise
The logistics industry needs the full support of the government in order to achieve decarbonisation, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has said, following publication of a Committee on Climate Change (CCC) report on the fifth carbon budget (2028-2032).
Double deck lift contract fulfilled
Transdek UK has fulfilled a major order to supply 15 double deck lifts, and ancillary equipment, at a new Southern regional distribution centre (RDC) for TJ Morris, the Home Bargains retailer.
Rent a Jungheinrich ‘BlockBuster’ to avoid the next epic disaster
With a nationwide range of around 4000 forklifts ready for you to rent off the shelf at a moments notice, our all-action heroes can be mobilised with just one call and be on-site within a day.
Swisslog provides European retailer with framework for growth
After a thorough study, retailer Xenos chose Swisslog to project manage a comprehensive revamp of warehouse processes.
Swisslog’s CarryPick installed for toy retailer
DB Schenker, the global logistics provider is the first to implement the pioneering CarryPick solution, part of the Swisslog Click&Pick e-commerce portfolio, for its customer Lekmer.com, Scandinavia’s largest online toy retailer.
