news“Pedestrians routinely weaved between forklifts”
A logistics company was fined £20,000 after a worker was hit by a fork-lift truck in a busy yard and suffered head injuries.
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articleDouble decker forklift promises more operational capacity
TCM’s SRD 200 double stacker forklift focuses on important operational benefits; greater efficiency with long-distance capacity.
articleAGV comes in counterbalance and tugger versions
This new type of Egemin’s E’gv will be unveiled in Europe at the Logistica trade show in Utrecht, which is held from November 10 to 13.
productRackable multi-trip box with superior strength
Goplasticpallets.com has introduced a new multi-trip pallet box. The Trip Box offers the benefits of a sleeve pack system, with improved strength and excellent performance in racking.
articleYusen Logistics supports first National Lorry Week
Yusen Logistics UK is supporting National Lorry Week, a new initiative to help raise awareness of the road freight industry and its importance to the UK economy.
newsFTA calls on Government to support logistics apprenticeships
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has called on the Government to support logistics industry apprenticeships in its submission to the Transport Select Committee inquiry into skills and workforce planning in the road haulage sector.
productHard times for UK metal industry but aluminium frame buildings still a hit
It is more than disheartening to hear about the collapse of the UK’s once mighty steel industry, says temporary building supplier Aganto.
newsLEEA unveils LiftEX presentations
The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has unveiled its new Innovation Fast Pitch presentations for LiftEx 2015, the UK’s leading exhibition for the lifting industry.
articleManitou ups tonnage
Manitou is expanding its range of industrial forklift trucks with 6 medium-tonnage and 8 heavy tonnage units.
articleOvercoming environmental challenges
Rachael Dillon, the Freight Transport Association’s climate change policy manager, looks at ways in which the FTA can help with some of the environmental challenges faced by the logistics industry.
articleAsda doubles productivity
Axiom GB has designed and completed an automated packing and dispatch solution for Asda Stores at Clipper Logistics’ Boughton facility in Nottinghamshire.
productNew generation low lifter from TCM
Responding to the increasing demands on forklifts in warehouse and distribution operations for greater productivity combined with safety and economy TCM has introduced a new compact low lifter with a load capacity of up to two tons.
articleAdvice on safe loading of racking
Racking and storage solutions are a vital part of many operations across the UK, making the issue of good housekeeping and safe loading, paramount.
articleConsumers wise to delivery and return options, says survey
Today’s consumers expect online retailers to provide more convenient and more personalised delivery options to accommodate their busy lifestyle needs.
articleA busy year in logistics
UKWA’s Peter Ward became CEO of UKWA in January 2015. He takes a look back at the last year in logistics – the first year of his tenure.
articleClark Compact series shoots for industry and retail
Clark has launched the Clark Compact, a series of new warehouse equipment for both industrial applications and commercial use.
newsUPS UK to hire 1300 temps for Peak
The delivery company expects to hire 1,300 driver helpers to support the anticipated increase in package volume that will begin in November and will continue through to January 2016.
articleMega-ship facility for Port of Felixstowe
The Berth 9 Extension at the Port of Felixstowe has been opened by Dr Therese Coffey MP, Deputy Leader of the House of Commons.
articleMajor food retailer invests in large system from AR Racking
AR Racking, an integral supplier of industrial storage equipment, installed a new distribution centre in England for a major UK food retailer. This warehouse is one of the largest distribution centres in the United Kingdom.
productNew proactive software boosts delivery flexibility
TranSend has launched the latest version of its intelligent delivery management software. Version 3 of the TranSend ePOD app has a raft of new features that enable users to more pro-actively manage their delivery operation and provide a more responsive customer service.
