productUKWA Awards 2017 finalists announced
The UKWA Awards reward excellence in the third party logistics sector and attract entries from some of the most influential companies in the logistics and materials handling industry.
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articleLogistex installs sortation solution for Clipper Logistics
Logistex has designed and installed a sortation solution for Clipper’s latest facility located at the M1 Junction 15 near Northampton.
articleDouble deck solution slashes costs for Nisa Retail
Transdek UK has supplied a customised package of double deck trailers and loading systems for Nisa Retail that will save over £400,000 a year and slash CO2 emissions by more than 730,000 kg per annum, on a contract that is operated by DHL Supply Chain.
articleProviding long service
Yale forklifts work alongside automated system for Italian wholesaler.
productTalent in Logistics Awards 2017 finalists announced
The shortlisted finalists for the Talent in Logistics Awards have been announced.
newsForklift manufacturers target retail and wholesale for growth
The latest Forklift Truck Market Outlook for 2017, produced by Oxford Economics on behalf of BITA, surveys the market outlook of forklift manufacturers.
newsHermes refutes GMB driver insurance allegations
GMB, the union for Hermes drivers, is seeking clarification and support from the Association of British Insurers regarding Hermes insurance practices.
articlePrepare for Peak well in advance
While it may not seem that long ago since we waved farewell to the Christmas festivities, the reality is that most retailers are already preparing for this year’s seasonal spikes. And with the expert consensus being that Christmas’ bigger and more fashionable cousin, Black Friday will take the majority retail market share this year it’s important to get the preparation in even earlier.
productFowler Welch clinches two wins for Heywood DC
Fresh Marketing and Belvoir Fruit Farms have joined the customer portfolio at Fowler Welch’s ambient flagship in Heywood, Greater Manchester. Both businesses have come on board with Fowler Welch in ongoing contracts, beginning in March.
articleDock shelter designed to manage high demand for vans
With the e-commerce market rapidly growing and consumer demand at its highest, parcel delivery companies are having to adapt their delivery methods to manage increasing expectations. Recognising this, Hörmann has developed its latest loading bay solution to help improve efficiency and safety.
articleEasy to use trucks mean no damage concerns
1.5 tonne Aisle-Masters ensure that 1t loads can be easily lifted to the top bay height of 7m for packaging firm.
productVideo shows fast dismantling of temporary structure
Check out this cool time lapse video which shows how quickly Aganto can dismantle one of its temporary buildings.
productAll-terrain tug released
MasterMover is powering up its range of all-terrain load moving equipment with the new ATT400+, a powerful electric tug with a high performance hydraulic coupling.
articleFast fashion requires fast logistics
HSS editor Simon Duddy meets distribution centre manager Allan More at fast fashion retailer Quiz’s distribution centre in Bellshill near Glasgow, and hears how automated systems integrator Logistex helped it implement a leading edge approach to logistics.
productBoom allows safe and secure roll handling
Contact Attachments, based in Mid Wales, has supplied its high-demand Forklift Boom attachment to a national landscaping materials provider, to streamline its daily manual handling duties.
productFSDF voices concern at ‘worst possible outcome’
The Food Storage and Distribution Federation says there is every possibility of another Election, Brexit Referendum, or both, over the next 18 months.
articleWitron developing fresh food picking system
With OFP (Optimal Fresh Picking), Witron has applied for a patent that combines all applications of efficient fresh food logistics in one system.
articleHigh storage density
Metal sawing and storage equipment manufacturer, KASTO, has introduced a new tower to provide a compact, standardised solution for automated storage and retrieval of pallets and flat material.
articleAutomate processes to keep up with fast delivery
Descartes has launched the pixi* eCommerce WMS in the UK, which does not require a high level of mechanical automation in the warehouse to have an impact.
productExploiting Industry 4.0
So, what exactly is it all about? Can I go out and buy Industry 4.0? Is it a tightly written specification of what Industrial organisation is supposed to look like?
