productPie Mapping acquired by DPD
The digital mapping and routing firm is well positioned for growth following the acquisition by UK parcel giant DPD, according to new CEO Stuart Hill.
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productFedEx introduces zero-emission Nissan electric vehicles in Belgium
FedEx Express has introduced new zero-emission all-electric Nissan e-NV200 vehicles for pickups and deliveries in the areas of Ghent, Brussels and Antwerp.
productKernPack adds end-of-line automation
KernPack, a distributor of specialist packaging machinery and solutions, has signed an exclusive UK and Ireland distribution deal with Skilled Group, enabling it to sell the company’s range of robotic palletising systems and AGVs.
productComplex sortation for Hermes
Beumer Group has supplied complex sortation and distribution technology to Hermes Germany.
articleAnother major automation deal as Toyota acquires Vanderlande
The latest move in a trend of major forklift manufacturers making large acquisitions in automated intralogistics sees Toyota Industries buy Dutch automated player Vanderlande.
articlePromoting energy efficiency
Thermohall from Rubb Buildings is now fully developed and patented and is said to offer great energy savings and be environmentally friendly, both in fabrication and operation.
articleElectronics retailer installs fast pick stations
Winkel, a specialist in intelligent handling systems, has delivered five Fast Pick stations to a major Swedish electronics retailer, increasing picking capacity.
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productMajor online retailer installs 22 Thorworld loading ramps
Turnkey solution contractor RSR has facilitated the installation of 22 Thorworld Industries loading ramps within depots operated by one of the world’s most successful internet retailers.
productDusty environment demands robust trucks
Supplier of decorative garden aggregates Kelkay has taken on three modified Toyota Tonero diesel trucks to work in a busy and difficult workplace.
articleRajapack boosts storage space with a quickly built temporary warehouse
Bedford-based packaging company Rajapack was rapidly filling its main warehouse with a huge range of packing products – almost 4,000 different lines and still growing – and needed a storage solution.
productProfessional pallet warehousing
Is the success of your business being hampered by limited space to store your products or raw materials? Or do you run an online eCommerce site and need to provide your customers with ever increasing order levels?
productDrones debunked – for now
Will Dawson, principal consultant at LCP Consulting asks – can Amazon Drones really solve the elusive last mile challenge?
articleThe Direct to Consumer model explored
The advent of the web has greatly disrupted how consumers shop. It might not be done yet, according to a new report examining the Direct to Consumer model.
articleA question of scale
Not too long ago, the idea of sleek modern offices or residential sitting above a logistics centre would have been unthinkable, but times are changing says James Nicholls at architect firm Stephen George + Partners.
productBaumann honours Hessle with Dealer of the Year award
Baumann has announced its first UK winner of a ‘dealer of the year’ award, since the establishment of the UK subsidiary in August 2015.
articleAnother level of added value from 3PL with a difference
We don’t know any ‘3PL’ that provides an end-to-end eCommerce service as comprehensive as Exact Abacus, so HSS editor Simon Duddy paid a visit to Chorley, Lancashire to see what makes them tick.
articleSupporting high volume item picking
VisionDirect has deployed Snapfulfil WMS with a key criteria the ability to validate against multiple barcode options for identical SKUs. Of 12 WMS options considered, only three could deliver this.
articleHigh speed door for intensive indoor applications
Efaflex has released the EFA-SRT MTL high speed door, which has been designed for intensive logistics applications. At a glance it offers 250,000 cycles per annum, sizes up to 300mm x 300mmm and can be used as an access obstacle or access prevention door.
productExpress handling of loose loads
The Express Snoot from Caljan reduces turn-around time for retailers and other companies handling loose-loaded cargo. Developed exclusively for use with Caljan Performer Telescopic Conveyors, the unit is said to make light of loading and unloading vehicles of any size.
