articleNew tunnel proposed for Lower Thames Crossing
Proposals for a new multi billion pound road link across the River Thames between Essex and Kent have been announced.
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newsRHA issues warning on using phones while driving
The Road Haulage Association welcomes the Department of Transport’s consultation proposing increased fixed penalty notices, associated fines and penalty points for the drivers of heavy goods vehicles and other motorists caught using a hand-held mobile phone while driving.
articleWorker killed while assisting a reversing lorry
A company based in Whitchurch has been fined for safety failings after the death of an employee.
productFast-fold slimline crate
Leading plastic pallet supplier, Exporta Global, has launched a new range of fast folding slim crates for food items, which includes a crate that is just 27.7mm when folded flat, compared to the industry standard of 35mm.
newsTake on Transaid’s Cycle Challenge
International development charity Transaid is challenging industry professionals to get fit for 2016 and help Transaid improve the lives of people in Africa, by signing up to one of its two cycle rides.
newsDHL warehouse build to go ahead despite protest
The plan for a DHL warehouse at Magna Park in Leicestershire has been approved by Harborough District Council.
articleYodel responds to parcel ‘shot put’ claims
Chairman Dick Stead responds to undercover reporting accusations by last night’s Channel 4’s Dispatches programme at its sortation centre near Oldham.
productBuy & sell pallet storage
Zupplychain is a new b2b website to match warehouse space with pallets needing storage. The site allows providers to register their available pallet spaces and potential customers to search according to their requirements.
productMinimise void fill and packaging
The BoxSizer is designed to solve the issue of excess packaging and void fill.
articleCustoms warehouse operators must crack new code
The latest raft of EU customs legislation to impact on the third party logistics sector will start to come in to effect from May of this year.
articleBack to the land
Peter Ward, CEO of the United Kingdom Warehousing Association, tells HSS editor Simon Duddy about the challenges the logistics industry faces with Omni-channel Retail, particularly with relation to changing demands on warehouse property.
productAAH Pharmaceuticals invests in 11 strapping machines
Distributor AAH Pharmaceuticals has installed 11 Mosca TR-6 Base Machines in its warehouses over the past 18 months.
productStack stability
With many workplace accidents arising from manual handling, switching from stacking pallets by hand to automated solutions can reduce the risk and increase production output, saving on transport and labour costs, says Paul Wilkinson from Pacepacker Services.
productHaulage firm worker killed by runaway lorry
As the HGV started to roll down a sloping yard Tony Schulze ran after it and tried to jump in the open door but was struck and killed.
articleWhere did it all go right?
In stark contrast to the previous year, Peak 2015 went very well indeed. HSS editor Simon Duddy reports from the prestigious Delivery Conference as the cream of UK retail and carrier networks tell us how they reined in the juggernaut of online retail.
articlePeak innovation among carriers at The Delivery Conference
While the rise of online retail is throwing up massive challenges carriers are innovating and investing at unprecedented levels in improving the delivery experience and driving efficiencies.
news2.5m sq ft industrial park gets go-ahead
Planning and design consultancy Barton Willmore has secured planning permission on behalf of Howard (Retford) for a major new business park. The site is at Junction 34 of the A1(M).
productLeading names to speak at CILT’s Annual Conference
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) has announced the first confirmed speakers for this year’s Annual Conference.
productWhisky pallets
Scott Pallets’ specially designed bespoke ‘whisky pallets’ are produced to withstand the particular demands of the whisky industry, such as excessive weight bearing capabilities and an unusually long life span for holding whisky casks whilst the product matures in storage.
productFirst driver from job scheme
Meachers Global Logistics has appointed the first newly qualified Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) driver from a pilot scheme designed to encourage unemployed and unqualified individuals to train and pursue a commercial driving career.
