productTake the next step to safety
Many warehouses and distribution centres have several sets of external metal steps which lead to the likes of Transport or Engineers offices.
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productSales promotion
Alastair Morris has been promoted to sales director at Pryor Marking Technology, a leader in providing traceability solutions for supply chains, particularly in the automotive and aerospace sectors.
productNew head of operations
TVS Supply Chain Solutions has appointed Darren Watson as new head of operations.
product£3.5m warehouse investment
Farrall’s Transport has invested £3.5 million expanding its warehousing capacity with a further 81,000 sq ft food grade facility at Deeside Industrial Estate, Deeside.
productSSI Schaefer launches webshop
By popular demand SSI Schaefer in the UK has launched a Webshop for ordering plastic totes and containers online for direct delivery, at www.ssi-schaefer-store.co.uk. The comprehensive range is designed for all types of industry from automotive, pharmaceutical, food and distribution.
articlePalletline reduces pallet weight on tail lift deliveries
The move is a bid to improve health and safety processes. Palletline claims it is the first operator to reduce the maximum weight of pallets on tail lift deliveries to 750kg.
productPallet dispensers available
Pallet dispensers are fast becoming a key element for improving working conditions in a warehouse environment.
productComprehensive, bespoke service
LPR has secured a contract with Nestlé which will see the UK division of Europe’s second largest pallet pooling provider manage the pallet pool for a range of Nestlé’s UK brands.
newsDSV opens logistics site on US East coast
Having opened its first US warehouse on the West Coast last year, DSV has opened a contract logistics facility in Edison, New Jersey.
productRegional demo suites
Marking the initial stage in its ongoing investment to enhance the customer’s experience of its range of packaging solutions, Antalis Packaging has opened the first in a series of new regional showrooms and demonstration suites at its North Eastern regional operation in Leeds.
productAdBlue & diesel handling
Addressing the challenge of handling and transporting new AdBlue fluid their diesel powered equipment, Western Global has designed a new solution that efficiently allows for the safe transportation of diesel fluid and AdBlue in one convenient bowser package.
articleThe lowdown on why City Link went bust
We hear from the venture capitalist, the company MD and the administrator that wound up City Link, as they explain why the courier failed.
productSoftware key to smooth distribution
MACS Software, IBM and the London Business School have cooperated to improve drug distribution in Zambia.
newsWarehouse safety on the agenda at FSDF seminar
The Food Storage and Distribution Federation is hosting its fifth Technical and Safety Seminar, focusing on warehouse safety encompassing fork lift truck operation, racking design and automation.
articleDriver training is a priority
The ongoing shortage of lorry drivers is causing major concerns for transport managers and logistics directors says HSS columnist Geoff Dossetter.
articleAnticipating a complex future
Vocollect explores what impact the rise of Omni-channel Retail will have on the warehouse and on 3PLs.
newsPerth Food and Drink Park opens
The Food and Drink Park – representing a £5m investment by Perth and Kinross Council – provides up to 11 serviced development plots across a 16 acre site.
productInnovative warehouse extension
Pallet-Track has invested £1.5 million in an innovative new canopy-style extension to its Wolverhampton head office and distribution centre in order to increase capacity and drive more business through the hub.
articleTime saved by automating orders
3PL RIF Logistics streamlines its operations by automating order processing. RIF installed a WMS from Advanced Business Solutions.
articleCarlsberg orders 98 trucks for in-house DC
After a competitive open tender, DAF has won an £11.7m order from Carlsberg UK for 98 new trucks for its in-house national distribution service.
