articleBusinesses encouraged to seek AEO status pre-Brexit
With just under seven months until the UK exits the European Union, businesses are being urged to apply for Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Accreditation.
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articleDon’t wait for the fog to clear
Supply chain experts urge firms to prepare now for possible disruption.
articleThe case for RTP
The benefits of returnable transit packaging go far beyond just environmental, says Jim Hardisty, managing director of Goplasticpallets.com.
articleLinde’s new fleet management system in use at Fowler Welch
The Connect system was part of the deal when Linde Material Handling supplied Fowler Welch, a national third-party logistics supplier, with a fleet of more than 180 new lithium-Ion forklift trucks and warehouse equipment.
newsLPR shows off Sywell automation investment
Pallet pooling business LPR opened the doors to its Sywell depot, on Thursday 6 September, showcasing its latest investment in automation to customers and suppliers.
productCar component manufacturer pivots from metal to plastic containers
Working with car manufacturers, Airbag Disposal UK is now using Loadhog Limited’s UN Certified Containers to transport and recycle airbags and associated components in a safe, legal, and environmentally compliant manner, saving 68% in procurement and fuel costs due to a 33% reduction per trip.
articleNew container promises to maximise storage and cut freight costs
BITO has added a new container series to its product portfolio: the BITO U-Turn Stack & Nest Container maximises storage capacity and minimises occupied space on empty return transport to cut freight costs.
productConsolidated partnership
Goplasticpallets.com has signed a new partnership agreement with Belgium-based manufacturers Smart-Flow and Gamma-Wopla which secures the company sole UK distribution rights for their entire ranges of plastic pallets and small containers.
productFM Conway invests in Banksman manoeuvring lights
Infrastructure services provider FM Conway is fitting Labcraft Banksman manoeuvring lights to all new HGVs and has already retrofitted the system to its asphalt fleet and selected vehicles in its ‘grab’ fleet – as part of its commitment to leading best practice on road safety.
productStart-ups to compete in Wincanton innovation programme
3PL Wincanton is once again challenging start-ups to pitch their solutions for industry challenges, as part of its W2 Labs innovation programme.
productKite thinks green with new packaging solutions
Employee-owned Kite Packaging has introduced its new paper mailing bag, capacity book wrap mailers and enviro-boxes, further increasing the business’s online portfolio.
productBring longer semi-trailers into circulation early
Following the successful report on the Longer Semi-Trailer (LST) trial by the Department for Transport (DfT), the Freight Transport Association is pushing the Department to conclude its trial of the vehicles early to bring them into general circulation as soon as possible.
articlePoll says warehousing now ‘most appealing asset class’
74% of real estate asset controllers say distribution and logistics is now the most appealing property asset class, according to research from law firm CMS.
productFlour mill closure threatens logistics’ jobs
The closure of Hovis’ Southampton mill with the loss of up to 70 jobs could have serious ripple effects that threaten a number of logistics jobs across the UK.
productTanker collides with forklift
A Glossop-based company has been fined after a visiting tanker collided with a fork lift truck.
productSelf-propelled robot stretch wrapper
The Motion and E-Motion, available from Gordian Strapping, are self-propelled robots that wrap pallets of any size, weight or shape using stretch film or net.
product100th Aisle Master articulated forklift for Eddie Stobart
The 100th Aisle Master articulated forklift to be delivered to Eddie Stobart was recently handed over to representatives of the company at Combilift’s manufacturing facility in Monaghan, Ireland, where the Aisle Masters are manufactured.
productXPO Logistics to deploy 5000 collaborative warehouse robots
XPO Logistics has announced plans to deploy 5,000 intelligent robots throughout its logistics sites in North America and Europe.
productUKWA disappointed by mooted £30k migrant salary requirement
United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) CEO, Peter Ward, has expressed the Association’s disappointment and frustration that the Government seems not to have recognised the critical labour shortage facing the warehousing and logistics industry.
newsOnline shop launched for packaging product distributors
Southgate Packaging has announced the Southgate portal, offering distributors incredible purchasing flexibility.
