productAccording to custom
Temporary building specialist Smart-Space has provided Stop 24 Folkestone Services with a semi-permanent structure for a combined lorry park and customs clearance facility in Stanford.
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productHGV driver given suspended sentence after rollaway death
HGV drivers are frequently putting lives at risk by not following basic safety procedures when coupling and uncoupling vehicles, the Health and Safety Executive warned today.
productBrexit rivalling customer pressure as supply chain challenge
Senior supply chain leaders say the threat of Brexit and price and service pressure from major customers are the chief challenges in 2016.
productDollies make light work of crates and boxes
Alison Handling is offering a range of new and used robust heavy duty plastic dollies from stock to facilitate safe and easy movement of crates, boxes and trays.
newsSome warehouse practices ‘unfair’ admits Ashley
Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley told MPs at a select committee at the Houses of Parliament that it was wrong to fine workers for being a minute late.
articleMake sure you’re good to go
A distributor of medical devices has revamped its goods processing, both inbound and outbound, with Cubiscan technology from EXDS, helping customers receive their packages on time and undamaged.
productTrain the trainers with RTITB
Are your current train-the-trainer courses providing you with instructors who can run professional courses that measurably improve safety and efficiency in your business?
productApp launched to make hiring and tracking crates easier
PHS Teacrate has developed a smartphone application designed to make hiring and tracking crates transparent for facilities managers, helping them avoid charges for late and lost crates.
newsUKWA announces finalists for Awards
The United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) has announced the finalists for each category in this year’s UKWA Awards for Warehousing. The overall winner of each category will be announced at UKWA’s Awards for Warehousing Lunch, which takes place at London’s Dorchester Hotel on Wednesday July 6th.
productDairy Crest and Fowler Welch sign 10 year partner deal
In a key collaboration milestone, Fowler Welch and Dairy Crest have launched a 10 year multi-million-pound strategic partnership for storage and logistics at the dairy company’s national distribution centre.
productFastlane predicts grocery revolution with Amazon entry
E-commerce delivery experts Fastlane International says the grocery industry is significantly underestimating the impact of Amazon Fresh in the UK.
productEnforcement not legislation is the answer to van licensing
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says effective enforcement of vans must come before new laws following the announcement of three new European Commission consultations.
articleWomen in Logistics celebrates worthy winners
A director overseeing a £30m budget, a leader organising aid to war-torn countries and a young leader helping 15,000 drivers improve their road safety habits were the big winners at the Women in Logistics awards ceremony.
articleLogistics industry reacts to dramatic Brexit vote
As Britain voted to leave the European Union and PM David Cameron announced his resignation from office, Handling & Storage Solutions brings you reaction from the logistics industry.
productTV features Howard Tenens
ITN Productions and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) have teamed up to produce TV programme “Tomorrow’s Supply Chain, Today”.
articleThe ‘Voice of the Logistics Industry’ at IMHX
One of the attractions at the forthcoming IMHX Exhibition (NEC, Birmingham, 13-16 September) will be the United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) Pavilion.
productReferendum result means fleets should seek bargains
The UK will be leaving the EU and this has a range of implications for anyone managing vehicles.
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.
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.
