productFTA: help us progress to zero emissions
All political parties should pledge to support the logistics sector on its journey to decarbonisation, according to FTA.
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productSteel handling facility finalises first phase
PD Ports has concluded the first phase of a multi-million pound steel handling facility at Groveport in partnership with All Steels Trading.
articleLogistics revamp supports faster and more flexible spare parts deliveries
Twelve-aisle AS/RS – six aisles on two levels – with 83,000 storage locations moves 41,000 totes daily for heating product manufacturer.
productHomebase goes live on Wincanton fully managed eFulfilment service
The deal agreed in April of this year, sees Homebase make use of Wincanton’s eFulfilment CMS proposition.
productYodel slashes manual handling by 75% with automation upgrade
The courier implemented an “Out of Gauge” (OOG) sortation system, at its Wednesbury sort centre.
articleFulfilment system combines robots and machine learning
GreyOrange has released its Fulfillment Operating System, which integrates GreyMatter software with the company’s series of mobile robots.
articleWarehouse AGVs: what role do batteries play?
Yanis Lounnas, applications engineer, EnerSys explains the key role of batteries in fulfilling AGV potential.
articleAutomated loading pod for refrigerated goods
Semi-trailers supplier Gray & Adams has designed an automated loading pod, built inside a 15.6m refrigerated body, that holds 60 pallets at -22 degrees C.
productInventory cycle count system launches
TouchPath has launched TouchCount, a continuous cycle count system that can be used to keep a current and accurate, 360-degree view of warehouse inventory.
article£1 million loading bay equipment contract secured
St. Modwen Industrial & Logistics has awarded Hörmann UK a contract worth £1 million to deliver, install and service loading bay solutions for 16 sites across the UK.
articleAre manufacturers investing more in temporary storage?
The supply chain has undeniably undergone something of a transformation since the rise of eCommerce, and the changes look set to continue.
articleZero-interruption inventory cycle counting
TouchCount is a new type of independent cycle count software that collects inventory information from warehouse data capture devices including scanners and mobile computers and posts it to the ERP, while allowing operations to continue.
productPrinters pledge to banish hassle of relabelling
Brother UK has launched two new thermal transfer printers to help retailers produce reliable labels and tags for goods that mitigate the problems caused by damaged or faded documentation.
productA host of new packaging products
Kite Packaging has grown its extensive range of products.
productRobotic warehouse for 3PL
Since Colliflow’s beginning in 2013, the company has been a growing business with a focus on simplification, efficiency and smart solutions at all levels. Today, they handle inventory and logistics for more than 60 online shops, and new customers are on the way.
articleLithium-ion Flexi trucks for 3PL’s cold store
Third party multi-temperature warehousing and logistics network, Norish, has introduced lithium-ion battery-powered Flexi articulated VNA truck technology at its cold store facility at Brierley Hill in the West Midlands.
product‘Northern Powerhouse’ logistics park gains approval
Wigan Council has approved strategic logistics scheme Symmetry Park Wigan, on Junction 25 of the M6.
newsDue diligence service launches to assist M&A
A Due Diligence solution has been developed by procurement, supply chain and logistics consultancy SCALA, that aims to reduce the business costs associated with M&A activity.
productSwivel castors have integrated lifting feet
New from Aldershot-based machine element experts FATH Components is a range of precision engineered swivel castors with integrated lifting feet that are stated to provide effortless movement together with safe, positive positioning once in place.
productCarriers invest in flexible mobile conveyor
Hermes, DPD, and DHL have placed orders for the mobile line shaft conveyor from L.A.C.
