Robotic start-up seeks UK partners
Robot-based parcel sortation firm LiBiao Robot is entering the European market with its ‘Mini Yellow’ range of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs).
R&D: the tax credit option
Greater adoption of technology is the key to overcoming challenges facing the industry, says Rob Lowe. Yet many firms are missing out on valuable funding that could support it, he adds.
Grocers grapple with the issue of profitable fulfilment
Large companies like Walmart are investing millions into new tech and innovation. It’s a sign of what’s to come in a post-pandemic economy, says Melissa Valentine.
STILL revamps EXH low lift pallet trucks
The manufacturer has enhanced its portfolio with the EXH series of low lift pallet trucks and EXD series of double stacker trucks now coming with a fixed stand-on platform.
Maritime Transport snags two reachstackers for Wakefield
The 3PL is seeing growing demand at the rail terminal. Kalmar is scheduled to deliver the two Eco Reachstackers in Q4 2020.
The impact of Covid-19 on eCommerce
As one of the UK’s leading Packaging companies, Kite Packaging explore the effect Covid-19 has had on eCommerce, advising on important considerations for any company now taking their business online.
What does the surge in online shopping mean for storage?
UK online spending has seen a surge in 2020, following the country’s lockdown earlier this year. Rubb Buildings explores the implications for warehouse storage.
The supply chain: Retail’s secret weapon
Times are pretty tough for retailers right now. As in many areas of life, the Covid-19 crisis has accelerated trends that were already taking place, such as an increasing shift to online shopping, argues Emile Naus.
All in this together?
DHL and McKinsey highlight a Covid-19 vaccine bombshell for the developing world. The ten billion dose delivery challenge is even tougher than it seems at face value, according to a white paper from the firms, which suggests the developing world may struggle to make timely use of a Covid-19 vaccine.
Lithium-ion is challenging LPG
Operators of LP Gas-powered warehouse trucks are increasingly switching to lithium-ion battery-powered alternatives, says John Maguire.
Manufacturer deploys range of cranes and hoists
Aerospace and industrial components supplier has heavily invested systematically in handling equipment.
Major UK portside handling deal
Briggs Equipment is to supply 75 new lifting and handling machines for G&W UK’s container terminals.
More power to you
Crown’s brand-new V-Force Lithium-Ion Energy Storage Systems (ESS) offer many benefits over traditional lead acid power sources making it the ideal power solution for fleet managers looking to make changes. In addition to its wide range of batteries and chargers, Crown offers extensive consulting services on all aspects of energy technology.
Robot-led automation can transform the warehouse
Robot-led automation can make a tremendous difference to the efficiency, accuracy and flexibility of logistics operations in the retail warehouse, says Nigel Platt.
Keeping the focus on safety
Toyota Material Handling explains how to make the forklift inherently safer.
Good as new – it’s retrofit
Metal stockholder retrofits automated storage tower to keep up with the times.
Warehouse for wood
Drevo Trust has commissioned a fully automatic warehouses for wooden sheet materials.
Electronics firm installs palletising and picking solutions
Solar power component manufacturer Power Electronics has trusted AR Racking to equip the new warehouse at its facilities in Spain.
Max space for food logistics
Dossin Entrepôts specialises in supply and logistics storage for key accounts in the food industry. It trusted in the experience of AR Racking, a company specialised in the design, manufacture, calculation and installation of industrial storage systems, to equip its new warehouse in Roye, Northern France.
Five questions to ask before buying a face screen
PPE manufacturer Centurion is encouraging anyone buying face screens, also being marketed as visors, cough guards, face guards and sneeze protection, to ask five questions first.
