Terminology can cause confusion
Smart-Space has voiced concerns that transport and logistics companies requiring additional space may be ordering the wrong type of structure.
IBCS becomes recognised Fronius service partner
Independent battery and charger specialist IBCS has become a recognised Fronius Service Partner for the Fronius 8 and 16kW Selectiva range of battery charging systems, enabling them to provide a better service to their customers.
Repair with minimum disruption
Uretek MD Roland Caldbeck explains how warehouse floor stabilisation need not be disruptive.
Baumann launches electric sideloader ELX50
The sideloader manufacturer had launched the new model at LogiMAT in Stuttgart.
The demise (in England) of National Occupational Standards
Some will have seen the recent announcement of the closure of the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES). Some of you will have your own views already on the UKCES.
Space saving intralogistics solutions on show at Foodex
UK-based materials handling technology specialist, Narrow Aisle, will highlight its extensive range of intralogistics solutions when it exhibits alongside other logistics and supply chain specialists on the UKWA Pavilion at this year’s Foodex (NEC, April 18-20).
More than 200,000 vehicles under FORS
The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) has today released its Annual Report for 2015. The document reports on the first year of the scheme under the management of the FORS Community Partnership and details the activities, development and growth of the award-winning scheme.
Baoli upgrades electric forklifts
Baoli Material Handling Europe launches its new KBET series of three-wheel electric forklifts and extends its KBE series of four-wheel trucks.
Optimising warehouse for growth
When a manufacturer goes from production start-up to nearly outgrowing a 60,000 sq. ft. addition in a few years – then optimises its new warehouse, tripling operational efficiency – the growing pains are worth it.
Study will explore the challenge of feeding London
UKWA (the United Kingdom Warehousing Association) will preview Feeding London in 2030 – a study commissioned to explore future issues affecting food industry logistics in London – at FOODEX 2016 (18-20 April 2016, NEC, Birmingham).
Apple and Beaverbrooks gift delivery tested
Delivery experts Electio carried out market research on gift delivery from two well known luxury retailers – Apple and Beaverbrooks – and asks how damaging can poor delivery be?
Streamline packaging to save space
As consumer shopping habits change, the need for warehouses is growing and space is becoming increasingly valuable. Revamping your packaging could help you maximise space, says Antalis.
The bubble wrap revolution
Mirella Andriano, European business manager at Sealed Air outlines how bubble wrap had a dramatic impact on retail transit packaging.
New-gen soft docking
The Haldex EB+ Soft Docking product is designed to help users avoid blind spots in the loading bay by deploying electronics and sensors.
Regular re-training a must for Pyroban
Safety company Pyroban is reminding explosion proof forklift users and suppliers about the need for correct servicing in accordance with the handbook to maintain safety.
Who’s responsible for LGV and cyclist collisions?
Recent statistics show that the number of road accidents involving cyclists has risen over the last ten years. Media focus has pointed to technology and legislation as the solution, but workplace transport training body, RTITB, suggests drivers should be more accountable, with a focus on improving driver training and awareness to tackle the problem.
Independent inspection emphasised in new sprinkler standards
Annual warehouse sprinkler system inspections should be carried out by a third party, in a change to the main standard covering the issue. The Fire Protection Association offers its take on the evolving standard.
Investing to tackle new challenges
In the last couple of years, Palletways has invested significantly in new infrastructure to strengthen its operations in the UK and across Europe.
Pall-ex rejects ‘price undercutting’ model
At the start of its 20th year of business, European palletised freight network, Pall-Ex announced its plans to shake up the logistics sector – by managing UK volume growth to a sustainable level, in order to focus on providing industry leading service.
Forkless environments: Myth or reality?
Counterbalance forklift trucks have been the king of materials handling for decades. This year, for example, it is 60 years since the launch of the first Toyota forklift, the Toyota LA. However, as technology and operations innovate and develop there will continue to be changes to the equipment and processes used not only the UK but around the world.
