productSecurity guard dragged and killed by HGV
Associated British Ports, DFDS Seaways PLC and ICTS (UK) were hit with combined fines approaching £1.5m after a security guard was fatally injured when he was struck by an articulated vehicle.
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productArrowXL looking forward to Worcester homecoming in the autumn
The CEO of ArrowXL, the UK’s leading two-person home delivery expert, has revealed that “fantastic progress” is being made as work continues on the rebuild of its flagship hub in Worcester.
articleResponsible recycling
Encouraging businesses to take a more responsible attitude towards recycling their unused plastic pallets and boxes is something Goplasticpallets.com is extremely passionate about. MD, Jim Hardisty, explains why.
productUK hoping for relaxed enforcement on pallets
If the UK leaves the EU without a Brexit deal, strictly speaking, all UK pallets are subject to much stricter checks and regulations.
productAgility Robotics unveils bipedal robot for last mile logistics
The robot, named Digit, which adds an upper torso, arms, sensors, and additional computing power to the company’s Cassie robot design.
productHubtex has wood covered
Hubtex will present its latest model developments at the LIGNA trade fair, showcasing its solutions for the handling of wood-based materials.
articleNarrow Aisle going for growth
Management led by managing director, John Maguire, have acquired a controlling share in Narrow Aisle – the manufacturer of the Flexi range of articulated forklift truck-based intralogistics solutions – and its rental division.
articleCo-op’s Scottish expansion backed by loading bay fit-outs
Sara LBS has supplied all the loading bay equipment for the new £6million Dalcross Distribution Centre at Inverness Airport Business Park (IABP).
productShuttle system supports building structure
In addition to in-house shuttle systems, TGW offers silo warehouse solutions, meaning that the shelf itself is the supporting structure for the roof and wall elements of the building’s shell, which can provide a considerable reduction in construction costs.
productCompact and dynamic
Even before officially launching the new product, Compact Dynamic, Weland Solutions has received a first signed purchase order. In the summer of 2019, the facility will be operational at Axelent.
articleArco adds bulk storage facility
Logistex has signed a £2.3m contract with Arco, the UK’s leading supplier of safety equipment, which will link a newly constructed bulk storage warehouse (NDC2) to the existing NDC1 facility.
productWMS improves visibility for beauty products supplier
A leading supplier of beauty and hairdressing products has smartened up its customer fulfilment after choosing the Snapfulfil cloud warehouse management system (WMS).
articleIndustry 4.0 for small warehouses
By now, most people have heard of the many benefits of Industry 4.0 for warehousing and distribution. It is now clear why companies should embrace this fourth industrial revolution. Until now, it seemed these products were only applicable for larger businesses. However, many of the benefits of I4.0 extend to small operations too.
newsParcelhero questions proposed home delivery tax
As a Government committee recommends imposing a ‘green tax’ on home deliveries to subsidise a business rate cut, a new study from ParcelHero reveals most home deliveries are far more environmentally friendly than traditional shopping.
productDachser to build new UK site
Dachser in the UK is to build a new 5,175 sq m logistics centre in Rochdale to replace its existing distribution facility. The development of the 3.7 hectare site represents a £14.4 million investment.
articleHeavy lifting in tight spaces
Briggs Equipment has provided the Bradshaw PT2000 articulated trailer mover to create efficiencies at parcel specialist Hermes.
newsTemporary tariff regime for no deal Brexit published
Government has published details of the UK’s temporary tariff regime for no deal, designed to minimise costs to business and consumers while protecting vulnerable industries.
product‘Race to the bottom’ risk as retail fulfilment demands increase
UKWA conference told that e-Commerce has put retailers on “the road to less and less profit”.
productFlexi and Oakland move to space saving strategy
Flexi Narrow Aisle has announced a major Flexi fleet investment partnership with Oakland International, the successful Redditch based food distribution specialist.
productCoping with rise in toy orders
JLM Transport has deployed a cloud-based transport management system from TrackTrans.
