Advice on safe loading of racking
Racking and storage solutions are a vital part of many operations across the UK, making the issue of good housekeeping and safe loading, paramount.
Comfy Quilts IT investment boosts stock visibility
Pillow and duvet manufacturer, Comfy Quilts is implementing the Snapfulfil SaaS WMS to provide inventory visibility and control across its retail and wholesale warehousing operations, including a new 110,000 sq ft facility at Stakehill Industrial Estate in Manchester.
Consumers wise to delivery and return options, says survey
Today’s consumers expect online retailers to provide more convenient and more personalised delivery options to accommodate their busy lifestyle needs.
Safer Logistics to showcase talented line-up
Western Business Events is delighted to announce a strong line-up for 2016’s Safer Logistics Seminar and Feature area at The Health & Safety Event.
Helping you be part of the solution
HSE praises materials handling industry for ‘heartening work’ tackling health and safety issues.
Damage-resistant ALC design reduces transit costs
Goplasticboxes.com has introduced an improved attached lid container to its GoALC range which features a tessellating lid design that minimises the likelihood of damage and maximises vehicle fill, therefore reducing transport costs.
Vision 2035 outlines great scale of challenge
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport has published a digestible and visually representative infographic detailing the findings of its Vision 2035 policy series.
Masters of mast control
Linde Material Handling prides itself on its extensive range of reach trucks available for any application. Now adding value to the new range of R14-R20 reach trucks is the new intelligent operator-assist system – Dynamic Mast Control.
Massive quayside cranes sail up the Mersey
A giant vessel bearing five Megamax quayside cranes sailed up the River Mersey destined for the new Liverpool2 container terminal, completing the final stage of its voyage from China.
A busy year in logistics
UKWA’s Peter Ward became CEO of UKWA in January 2015. He takes a look back at the last year in logistics – the first year of his tenure.
Clark Compact series shoots for industry and retail
Clark has launched the Clark Compact, a series of new warehouse equipment for both industrial applications and commercial use.
HGV driver lucky to live after forklift dropped pallet
A logistics company has been fined for safety failings after a driver was injured when he was hit by a pallet that fell from a fork lift truck.
Insider advises on revamping your pharma supply chain
The pharmaceutical industry is facing enormous changes. Before joining Swisslog, Michiel Veenman spent 5 years optimising warehouse operations and IT systems for a pharmaceutical wholesaler. Here he explains the ways in which the industry can overcome the challenges of the future.
Swisslog provides centralised automated warehouse for grocery wholesaler
Norgesgruppen is Norway’s leading grocery wholesaler with 1,750 stores and 850 service trade customers.
UK’s first lithium ion powered counterbalance truck
Toyota Material Handling UK has launched the first lithium ion powered counterbalance truck for the UK market.
Whittan signs agreement to buy Apex Linvar
Whittan, owner of Link51, has agreed to acquire Apex Linvar from funds managed by Chamonix Private Equity.
Wood pallet firm takes on 13 trucks
As part of HLC’s expansion, the wood pallet manufacturer has increased its fork lift fleet to 34 to handle the 200,000 wooden pallets that they make every week.
Warehousing dynamics shift as eCommerce kicks in
A leading think tank has recommended owners and occupiers future proof their warehouses in the face of massive market disruption from eCommerce.
Mega-ship facility for Port of Felixstowe
The Berth 9 Extension at the Port of Felixstowe has been opened by Dr Therese Coffey MP, Deputy Leader of the House of Commons.
Major food retailer invests in large system from AR Racking
AR Racking, an integral supplier of industrial storage equipment, installed a new distribution centre in England for a major UK food retailer. This warehouse is one of the largest distribution centres in the United Kingdom.
