productBusiness streamlined
Express from DA Systems has provided an advanced, web-based booking, despatch and tracking solution for Cold Blooded Movements, a high value reptile courier service.
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articleFree guidance published on preventing trailer rollaways
The guide has been produced by an industry working group made up of members of the Transportation and Logistics Forum, which is chaired by the HSE.
news3PL excellence rewarded at UKWA Awards
The achievements of both companies and individuals across the warehousing and third party logistics (3PL) sectors were recognised at UKWA’s Annual Awards for Warehousing 2016 ceremony, which was held recently at London’s Dorchester Hotel.
articleNational Logistics Academy launches to fill skills gap
The Academy has assembled a nationwide network of logistics training providers to deliver a uniform product from 45 locations in England, Scotland and Wales, all working under a single National Logistics Academy brand.
articleTaking a leading role
Kathryn Lewis, operations director of Advanced Supply Chain won Leader of the Year at the recent FTA Everywoman Awards for her efforts turning around the operation of a key warehouse for client Ultra Finishing, a bathroom product supplier. HSS Editor Simon Duddy visited Kathryn at the Bolton facility to find out how she completed the transformation.
productPallet press improves productivity
Mosca Direct has supplied a bespoke pallet press system to corrugated packaging producer Board24, part of the Logson Group.
articleIMHX sets out stall with impressive breadth of suppliers
Organiser Informa Exhibitions outlines how IMHX 2016 will feature an impressive breadth of suppliers, showcasing the latest in materials handling, logistics and supply chain solutions.
articleSkills for the future
The upcoming IMHX show will take a close look at skills in logistics, so this feature has a sneak peek at what will be on offer and takes a broader look at skills in the logistics industry, with the launch of the National Logistics Academy, as well as reaction to Brexit.
articleSmart pallet launches with embedded chips
Dutch start-up company Ahrma has launched what it has called a revolutionary pallet.
productReduce the cost of driving
Due to the UK voting to leave the EU in the recent EU Referendum, a number of retailers have suggested that petrol and diesel prices could soon be on the rise.
productLearning mission
Chinese delegation draws on pallet and supply chain expertise of CHEP and others.
productImage-based code reader
SICK UK is launching the versatile Lector630 image-based code reader at the IMHX Show to offer a compact, high-resolution image-based code reader that is ready for any storage, handling and warehousing task.
productQuicker and safer ratchet strap winding
Winding up straps with DrumRoll adds to safety and saves time.
productPacking specialist
Wickhams Brown is a specialist custom case-maker and export packer based in Horsham. It designs and manufactures packing cases for, but not limited to; engines, filters, pumps, hospital equipment and scientific goods.
productFlexible RFID purchasing
SML has unveiled three new flexible purchasing models of its RFID technology.
productPlastic pallet solutions
Goplasticpallets.com and Goplasticboxes.com will be returning to IMHX 2016 to showcase their product portfolio, including the latest SF 800 H Retail Pallet and GoFold Twistlock Box range
articleLogistics industry concern BREXIT could lead to higher duties
Ian Stansfield (pictured), former VP Logistics & Supply Chain for Asda and now managing director of Summit Consulting raised the concern at the Annual Logistics Debate, which was hosted by supply chain consultancy SCALA in association with the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT).
productUKWA urges leading role for logistics in Brexit talks
The Chief Executive of the United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA), Peter Ward, has called for the logistics industry to provide leadership following the Brexit vote.
productAutomated Guided Vehicle
At IMHX 2016, BITO Storage Systems will launch to the UK a driverless intralogistics transport solution that does not require any permanent fixtures – making it easy to implement, adapt or remove.
productReturnable packaging services
Having joined forces with Alison Handling Services in 2015, returnable packaging service provider PPS are now the one stop shop solution for RTP providing rental or pooling, washing, repairs, management and sales on a wide range of reusable equipment.
