Collapsible large load carrier
Cabka-IPS has released the CabCube 2.0, a new solution for automotive and warehouse logistics.
BAE Systems awards huge plant inspection contract
International inspection and certification specialist Lloyds British Testing has been awarded a major three year inspection and certification contract by BAE Systems.
360° solutions
UniCarriers is using CeMAT to present its international growth strategy for sales and service, part of which is the bundling of all services in the modular service model UniCarriers 360°. The manufacturer will also present a new online fleet management tool.
The long view on STR
Specialist suppliers have started to introduce bigger trucks to their fleets and, as businesses realise it is possible to hire supersize machines, they are turning to short-term rental as a cost-effective solution to their long-term materials handling needs. David Cooper, director of Cooper Specialised Handling, discusses the benefits of acquiring ‘big trucks’ on a short-term basis and securing the best deal.
Lithium-ion trucks to play key role
The Toyota Traigo 48, said to deliver class-leading energy efficiency while being highly productive in intensive operations, will be showcased at the upcoming CeMAT event.
Learning from nature to boost warehouse segregation
A-Safe says understanding ‘desire lines’ can help boost safety in the warehouse.
Powered picking trolley
The optimised KT3 drive order picking trolley from Wanzl with mobile power supply helps convey heavy loads without the need for physical strength.
3PL revamps direct-to-consumer fulfilment
Due to a substantial increase in business at its Hams Hall site near Birmingham, key 3PL arvato revamped its handling capability.
Online retailer to automate fulfilment centre
TGW is to install the automated logistics systems at the new fulfilment centre of Dutch online retailer, bol.com.
New system sorts a broad range of items
The new Rota-Sorter from Beumer Group is a sortation system that can handle different types of items such as bags, polypacks or packages.
A guide to safe pallet use
The humble pallet plays a vital role in the efficient moving and stacking of loads; they are everywhere, yet they taken for granted. Here, the FLTA offers sound advice on pallet safety and best practice.
Avoid packing line bottlenecks
While Werma is a relative newcomer to the logistics market, it has already made huge strides and counts M&S, Tesco, Morrison’s and Amazon among its customers, as UK MD Simon Adams tells HSS editor Simon Duddy.
Fast doors for deep freeze areas
Efaflex high-speed doors have been installed with a major frozen food processor and distributor who supply two of the largest high street supermarkets.
Your rental responsibilities
Cut through the confusion about your legal liabilities when you hire a fork lift truck with this handy guide to Thorough Examinations from CFTS.
Help track returns
You can use WMS to track returns and attach important attributes to each item, says Esther Dutton from MACS Software.
International prospects
A start-up online retailer has used FedEx to give it international reach as sales boom.
Real-time fleet info 24/7
Doosan’s wholly owned subsidiary Rushlift, is launching a new Fleet Management System (FMS).
Tackling out-of-stocks
Tesco is using an RFID solution from SML to reduce out-of-stocks and deliver new levels of customer service on its apparel brand F&F. HSS editor Simon Duddy caught up with the SML team to discuss the deployment of the technology and what it means for greater use of RFID in the retail supply chain.
Auction option
Utilise technology to tackle the logistical nightmare of liquidated stock, says Howard Rosenberg, CEO of B-Stock Solutions
Pallet Safe provides solid frame
A27 Engineering from County Armagh has designed an innovative and easy way to stack pallets in transport containers, and in final destination locations such as warehouses and stores which is said to save time and money.
