3PLs well placed for the eComm boom
The savvy third party logistics firm can seize the day, with sharper IT operations, says Tony Dobson.
Getting through the awkward phase
Moving heavy and awkward wheeled loads safely has long presented businesses with a challenge. The potential for injury puts the onus on companies to avoid downtime and possible legal repercussions – as well as creating an environment where employees feel confident, protected and less at risk, says Andy Owen.
Are you ready for a Peak like no other?
In the run up to Black Friday and the peak Christmas shopping season, logistics businesses should not delay their packaging preparations a moment longer, says John Garner.
Swerving a labour shortage
Robotic manipulation automates a simple-seeming but complex food handling process.
XPO Logistics shares its blueprint for the Covid-Secure warehouse
The downloadable guide offers best practices developed by XPO for its logistics operations in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
E-grocery: FoodOase automates warehouse
Online retail for groceries is continuously on the rise and calls for intelligent and flexible logistics solutions.
Port invests £2m in forklift fleet
Shoreham Port has invested in a fleet of 35 new Yale forklift trucks to support its timber logistics operation, with Forkway’s FleetSafe LCD telematics system playing a key role.
Stand-on truck for one ton payload
The Linde E10 stand-on electric truck can move goods weighing up to one tonne.
Forklift downtime slashed at busy bulk handling application
Docks operation takes on lithium-ion powered forklifts after frustration with lead acid battery downtime.
LPR opens Essex depot to support pallet sortation and repair
Europe’s leading pallet pooling business, LPR (a division of Euro Pool Group), has announced the opening of its second depot for 2020 – this time in the south of England.
The Covid-19 catalyst
Why the Coronavirus pandemic has sparked an automation revolution in retail. Jason de Kauwe provides analysis.
Automation can drive the eco-friendly warehouse
For a long time, the primary driver of warehousing and logistics automation advances has been efficiency. Robots and machinery can perform repetitive and complex tasks faster, safer and with greater precision than manual methods ever could. But here Paul Stringleman explores the environmental benefits of automation.
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.
