Nestable pick bins among new products
Kite Packaging has extended several of its leading ranges and brought new products to market, as part of its on-going drive to offer an extensive range of packaging solutions.
Workhorse gets update
STILL has revamped the RX 60-25/35 series with a driving speed of up to 21 km/h and improved lift speeds.
Lead-acid to lithium-ion conversions
Hoppecke Industrial Batteries has released a modular lithium-ion energy system that can be installed in industrial trucks that are designed to take lead-acid batteries with no requirement for vehicle-specific adjustments.
Straddle carriers to star at Intermodal terminal
Maritime Transport has unveiled two new Konecranes Noell NSC 644 E straddle carriers at its Birmingham Intermodal Freight Terminal (BIFT).
3PL automates carton processing
BS Handling Systems automated carton processing for supply chain service provider Advanced Supply Chain Group.
Office Depot optimises order processing in DC retrofit
In five weeks, SSI Schaefer’s Customer Service & Support (CSS) team completed the DC retrofit for the facility in Großostheim, southern Germany.
KUKA takes trucks built for intensive use
Yale counterbalance trucks handles multiple loads with the robotics specialist.
New lifting kit has smart functions
Konecranes has announced the launch of three new lifting products to reinforce its comprehensive range of material handling equipment.
Samsung introduces shipping sorter
Avancon has helped build a sorting system for a Samsung DC in Korea which handles small units – like the new Galaxy Note 10 – and larger boxes and other products as well.
Adapting WMS to cope with D2C business
The shift from DC to direct to consumer (D2C) continues unabated as it offers benefits for brands looking to extend their customer reach. SnapFulfil MD Tony Dobson explores what this means for logistics side of a business.
Small parcels sorter launches
System integrator VanRiet has launched its new small parcel sorter, the HC Smalls Sorter.
Work automation and happiness
As automation of the supply chain continues apace, Dave Berridge, Secretary of the Automated Material Handling Systems Association (AMHSA), looks at the future of work and the impact on happiness.
Reasons to be optimistic
Accurately predicting the future direction of the UK economy has been occupying the minds of expert – and amateur – analysts for much of the previous twelve months and will likely continue to do so for some time to come. Brexit has proved a challenge for many industries and the material handling sector has not been immune from this. However, as we look ahead to a new year there are still reasons to be optimistic, says BITA Secretary-General James Clark.
No half measures
Many Thorough Examinations don’t live up to their name. CFTS explains why it’s important to never accept half a job.
Celebrating 100 years
Last year was a special and significant one for the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), as throughout 2019 we celebrated our centenary. Undoubtedly, it has been a time for commemoration and celebration, a chance for us to thank and applaud those who have volunteered, worked for and given up their time to build this Institute over the last 100 years.
Assurance for the job at hand
Resin flooring systems provide a solution for aggressive industrial environments and FeRFA leads the way in providing advice and guidance.
The path to a safer site
With the number of forklift accidents still alarmingly high, Tim Waples, Chief Executive of the Fork Lift Truck Association explains the dangers of lift trucks and offers advice on what you can do to ensure a safe site.
The future of logistics
Autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence, drones and electric aircrafts: the logistics sector is evolving at a rapid rate and there are many opportunities for those brave enough to embrace these new technologies.
MEWPs for Managers is a must
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) now offers an enhanced version of its globally recognised MEWPs for Managers training. The course isn’t about how to operate the machines, but is for those who plan, supervise or manage work at height using powered access. It is available in eLearning for the first time.
To the next 75 years
Ross Moloney, CEO of The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), reviews a year in which the association celebrated its past by creating initiatives to sustain the lifting industry’s future.
