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.
Crown has launched across Europe a new range of multi-purpose lift trucks – the Crown MPC 3000 Series.
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).
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.
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.
After a thorough study, retailer Xenos chose Swisslog to project manage a comprehensive revamp of warehouse processes.
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.
A company was fined £160,000 after a worker was killed when he was struck by a load on a moving crane.
Horseware Ireland uses voice technology from BEC and Honeywell to control picking, packing, replenishment and despatch.
A Chorley farm operating a dairy bottling and processing plant has been fined £75,000 following the death of a worker crushed by an articulated lorry.
Western Business Exhibitions is delighted to announce a strong line-up for 2016’s Safer Logistics Seminar and Feature area at The Health & Safety Event.
The internet retail giant plans to occupy a substantial space at Airport City Global Logistics – part of the £800m business, hotel and industrial development being built around Manchester Airport.
Published today, the second sustainability report from the leading forklift truck company Toyota Material Handling Europe demonstrates their commitment to maximise safety, optimise business processes and minimise environmental impact throughout the value chain.
Baumann, the world’s largest sideloader manufacturer, has appointed Hessle Fork Trucks as an official distributor for Yorkshire and the North East of England.
The independent carrier made a wide range of investments, such as in mechanical handling systems and sorting equipment, as well as managing retailer expectations, to deliver a successful Black Friday period.
Hannaman Material Handling, a 40-year-old forklift truck and material handling equipment specialist, is on course to double its turnover by 2017, following funding support from Secure Trust Bank Commercial Finance.
Linde Material Handling has expanded its range of electric tow tractors with the launch of its latest P20 model with a two tonne towing capacity, making it capable of pulling up to five small trailers.
Crown Lift Trucks has been shortlisted in two categories of the prestigious Fork Lift Truck Association awards, known as Archies.
Chemical logistics business ADPO has acquired a new generation of explosion proof forklift trucks for its Antwerp operations. The Toyota forklift trucks were converted by Pyroban for “safety without compromise” in Zone 2 hazardous areas.
Yale Europe Materials Handling has been shortlisted in the prestigious Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) Awards, which is now open for public voting.
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