articleThree major initiatives
2021 has seen continued growth and success for the Association of Loading and Elevating Equipment Manufacturers (ALEM), with three major initiatives unveiled.
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productMove loose cargo into trailers at high speed
CALJAN HAS augmented its Performer range of telescopic conveyor solutions with AutoLoader. Loading parcels and packages automatically 24/7, AutoLoader makes it easier to meet narrow windows and short delivery times.
articleBridging the gap between driver shortages and a fast changing logistics sector
The current driver shortage, resulting in empty supermarket shelves and dire warnings of worse to come for Christmas, is a storm that has been in the making for some time but has been exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic and BREXIT.
productLonger and taller vehicles to tackle driver shortages
THE UK needs around 100,000 more drivers, says the Road Haulage Association.
newsStertil Group makes huge investment in facilities
THE STERTIL Group has begun the next phase of a huge investment programme in its global facilities with a $7.5 million two acre expansion at its Kootstertille, Netherlands site.
articleStrong UK demand for loading equipment
MEMBERS OF ALEM, the Association of Loading and Elevating Equipment Manufacturers, undertake a survey every six months to assess the state of the market for their equipment in the UK.
newsDynamic yard visibility platform
ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES will sell FourKites’ Dynamic Yard and real-time visibility platform as part of its suite of asset visibility solutions.
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productImprove thermal insulation
THE HTL2 ISO thermally efficient telescopic dock leveller has been launched by Hörmann UK.
articleSealed docking achieved
AN INFLATABLE dock shelter from Stertil Dock Products creates a virtually airtight seal.
articleLifting table safety requirement update
TIM ROSE of Loading Bay Lifts provides an update on the revision to the standard prEN 1570-1:2020 Safety Requirements for Lifting Tables.
newsHandling & Storage solutions to host digital conference
WESTERN BUSINESS Media is excited to announce the launch of the Protection and Asset Management Series of Digital conferences, which includes Handling & Storage solutions Live.
productPlan in your inspections
IN THIS period logistic platforms are particularly stressed by the operational difficulties related to the containment measures for the coronavirus and the continuous demand for the supply of essential goods.
productSafe hands
A SAFETY wheel chock is part of the loading bay system installed by the DELFI company. The ISOCube system from manufacturer Promstahl is proving to be an optimal docking solution for the site’s requirements.
productSlice of safety for Domino’s Pizza
LOADING BAY impact protection forms part of safety measures implemented at the pizza chain’s supply chain hub in Scotland.
productSpaciotempo installs industrial loading canopy at McCarthy Haulage
FROM GENERAL haulage to warehousing, McCarthy Group deliver a variety of cost-effective logistics and transport solutions, with operations encompassing haulage, storage and distribution.
productAutomated truck loading
CEMENT MANUFACTURER INSEE Vietnam has commissioned the Beumer Group to supply an automatic truck loading system of the Beumer autopac 3000 series.
articleForever changes
A one-stop loading bay solution partner is the best bet to cope with the growth in demand for distribution centres and warehousing, says Paul Tulley.
articleThorworld marks 40th anniversary
APRIL 2021 marked the 40th Anniversary of Thorworld Industries, the leading UK-based designer and manufacturer of loading and unloading solutions and accessories.
articleRough guide to the super-deduction tax break
The pandemic has already created a great need for capital investment as companies seek to rapidly re-tool their logistics operations. For those companies on the fence about such investments, the Government has unveiled an additional kicker – the ‘super-deduction’ tax break. See here for how it works alongside other relevant tax measures.
