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.
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.
