3PLs turn to Flexi
Two fast-growing 3PLs use Flexi trucks to save space, reduce double handling, and more.
Cranes lead way at Liverpool development
Peel Ports Group, owner of the Port of Liverpool, has started the second phase of its expansion programme at Liverpool2. The company is to invest in equipment and port infrastructure works to expand the terminal and will introduce new port technology solutions.
11T empty container handler lifts two reefers
The new empty container handler from Hyster Europe provides double handling capabilities for any empty container type, even for 2 reefers with the refrigeration units on the same side.
Safety key in scrubber distribution deal
Powerful new proposition in safe warehouse flooring as Briggs Equipment is appointed national dealer for Hako in the UK.
All in it together
Rowlinson Knitwear has driven impressive improvements in warehouse safety in difficult conditions, with a great team ethos – stemming from its employee owned status – shaping the effort.
Warehouse revamp boosts radiator deliveries
Radiator firm Stelrad improves performance at its NDC in South Yorkshire.
High density system for fast-growing food firm
Natures Way Foods installs pallet shuttle system from SEC Storage, with high density storage needed to keep up with growth.
Toyota safety focused at Health and Safety North
Toyota Material Handling UK will be providing a number of free health and safety guides and advice to visitors who operate materials handling equipment at the Health and Safety North exhibition on the 10thand 11th of October 2017.
High-rack warehouse
The Motip Dupli Group is building a fully automated high-rack warehouse with a total of 6,000 pallet slots in the Dutch town of Wolvega.
Grade A sorter
Axiom GB has designed, manufactured and installed a goods-in sortation system for the onwards dispatch of examination materials at Cambridge Assessment.
Smart order picking
WITRON has introduced a number of innovative order picking developments.
Safe and efficient loading
Textiles company Jones Interiors has streamlined loading efficiencies at its Nottingham-based warehouse with the addition of a bespoke loading platform.
Navigate the red tape
We are in the middle of a complicated negotiation to leave the EU. We don’t know what the trade relationship will be upon exit, but many say there could be an increase in paperwork to negotiate, and that the Authorised Economic Operators (AEO) scheme could be useful in helping firms streamline trade post-Brexit. This feature examines the AEO scheme.
Bond Timber improves safety and drives efficiency
Bond Timber delivers daily throughout Devon and Cornwall on a large fleet of vehicles. Operators need the ability to load trucks as efficiently and safely as possible to ensure that orders are delivered on time.
Behind the curtain at the FLTA Awards 2018
As nominations close across the product and individual categories for the Fork Lift Truck Association’s 24th Annual Awards for Excellence, CEO Peter Harvey MBE reveals what’s in store for Awards 2018.
DP World Australia takes large fleet of container handlers
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, continues its long-term cooperation with DP World Australia, the country’s largest stevedore, with orders of 38 new machines for its new logistics arm, DP World Logistics Australia.
Voice, light or robot?
Unitechnik Systems MD Ralf Lüning assesses what really matters when selecting an order picking system.
Lower handling costs for paper recyclers
In 2015, collection and recycling in Europe increased by almost one million tonnes of paper in just 5 years. As the industry continues to grow, Hyster Europe claims that it can help even the most intensive paper recycling operations reduce cost and maximise efficiency.
Jungheinrich rebrands automation division
Jungheinrich UK has announced the rebrand of its ‘Systems & Projects’ operation to ‘Logistics Systems’, reinforcing its position as a market leader of end-to-end intralogistics solutions and materials handling equipment.
Flexibility and intelligence
Swisslog recently released its cutting edge new warehouse management software SynQ, so HSS editor Simon Duddy caught up with the automation specialist’s VP of software and controls development Tim Eick to get under the skin of the innovative application.
