articleFloating 100 tonnes on air
Heavy lifting equipment essential for warehouse that specialises in heavyweight loads.
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articleMagnetic force
Specialist logistics company, La Cisa, has purchased a new 32 tonne Hyster forklift for a tough, hot metal handling application in Northern Italy.
articleReal time validation
Cycle firm Raleigh upgrades from paper-based system to record goods in, put-away, stock movement and stock counting.
articleMobile racking optimises new-build cold store
A leading fruit grower kitted out its new cold store with a mobile pallet racking system supplied and installed by SSI Schaefer.
articleSeamless transition
A bespoke carpet racking installation from SEC Storage has provided a floorcoverings contractor with a seamless transition to a new 109,000 sq ft warehouse in Kettering.
articleSafety footwear grips well for 3PL
To put its Benham ST boots to the test, Dr. Martens invited Andrew Dawson, yard manager at Advanced Supply Chain, to trial a pair.
newsLegal claims against M&S and DHL for alleged abuse of agency workers
Union GMB is taking legal action on behalf of members against retailer Marks & Spencer over alleged rule breaking over agency workers.
articlePermanent contracts work for Advanced Supply Chain
Advanced Supply Chain chief executive, Mike Danby, says permanent employees are proving to be a benefit to the company despite the prominence of temporary employees within the industry.
newsCILT reveals line-up for annual logistics conference
The theme of this year’s CILT Annual Logistics Conference will be Urban Logistics – delivering the consumer driven supply chain.
newsResearch students involved in Mole freight project
A team of research students from the University of Northampton is working on a project which could revolutionise the way freight is transported in towns and cities across the UK.
articleAdapting to varied needs
Furniture brands Fab&Fix, ERA and EWS are part of Grouphomesafe and the volume of materials handled by the companies requires streamlined handling and optimum storage capacity.
newsCrown extends counterbalance range with electric model
Crown Lift Trucks, best known for high-end warehouse equipment, has released a new electric counterbalance truck.
articleCalling safe forklift users
One of the most important Archies awarded at the FLTA Awards for Excellence is the Safe Site Award.
articleLogistics robots – now and in the future
Robots and automated processes are taking a greater role in logistics, so what is do-able now and what is waiting in the future, asks HSS Editor Simon Duddy?
articleJust say no to drug driving
Dräger is calling on employers to ensure they are aware of the new drug drive limits as the new legislation is now underway.
articleWinning the service race
Indigo’s WMS helps Tetrosyl increase throughput levels by 10% and save £200,000 per year.
news‘Physical Internet’ to boost logistics efficiency
The second International Physical Internet Conference will be held in Paris at the University Mines Paris Tech, from 6-8 July.
productGet the most out of GPS tracking with free e-book
Fleetmatics has launched a new e-book to help businesses drive continuous improvement across their fleets with the help of GPS vehicle tracking.
articleBusinesses: help a school and boost the industry’s profile
Less than a year after launch, the founders of the logistics board game – Business on the Move – are urging businesses in the sector to support their local school.
articlePoorly managed awkward lift leads to crush death
A father-of-two died when a metal frame being loaded onto a lorry trailer by a forklift fell on top of him.
