newsPoor segregation to blame as HGV hits forklift killing driver
Sauces manufacturer AAK UK has been fined £140,000 after a forklift truck driver was killed at a factory in Runcorn.
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articleLarger fork flats to increase lift capacity
Tata Steel is developing a new family of larger fork arm flats, which will be available to the market by the end of 2014.
productHeavy duty pallet released
Established pallet firm Beecraft UK has released a range of heavy duty pallets including logo, RFID tag, barcoding, label sticker area and rubber insert to avoid slip of goods in transit.
newsASOS appoints Clipper to ship to China from Yorkshire
International online fashion retailer ASOS has appointed Clipper to fulfil orders for its recently launched China operation.
articleLasting solution
Semi-permanent Thorworld loading system becomes lasting solution for busy logistics firm.
articleInnovation and tight cost management key to last mile
LCP Consulting says those that innovate for consumer convenience in the last mile with a close eye on channel profitability will be the ultimate winners.
articleBendy Boom updated
Vehicle loader and conveyor manufacturer Sovex launched a new compact version of its award winning Bendy Boom at CeMAT.
articleComplete storage solution for beauty products distributor
When distributor of professional hair and beauty products SBH UK & Ireland wanted a complete storage solution for its new NDC in Walker Park, Lancashire, it turned to BITO Storage Solutions.
articleNice and Easy does it
Pick-it-Easy workstations and pick-to-light technology form key parts of a €60m automated DC for tool supplier.
articleRobot revolution
Kardex Remstar teams up with Servus Intralogistics to provide intralogistic transport robots and automated storage and retrieval in one connected system.
articleMobile harbour crane
Terex Port Solutions has supplied Norwegian company, Saga Fjordbase AS, with a diesel-electric Terex Gottwald Model 2 harbour crane, G HMK 2304 variant.
articleTough and easy to service
Jungheinrich has launched a completely re-designed generation of IC-engine powered counterbalanced forklift trucks.
articleThe longest last mile is Sunday delivery
The recently privatised Royal Mail has announced it will make parcel deliveries on Sundays.
articlePD Ports opts for 45 tonne trucks from Rushlift
Independent materials handling specialists, Rushlift, has provided a major new fleet of materials handling equipment to PD Ports, including a fleet of 45t counterbalance forklifts fitted with a new integrated generator powering magnetic plate attachments.
newsTesco awards Clipper 5 year fashion fulfilment contract
Clipper Logistics has been awarded a 5-year contract extension with Tesco. In addition to Clipper’s existing e-fulfilment solutions for the retailer, the deal is to include the development of additional services to support the growth of their online clothing business.
articleAPC Overnight deploys Permaban Eclipse
Permaban Eclipse armoured joint is protecting the concrete floor at a major new UK logistics hub.
articleUnfair tax on deliveries
The Congestion Charge hike is an unfair tax increase on essential deliveries, says the Freight Transport Association.
blogDeadline fast approaching
If you are a manager responsible for the legal operation of lorry drivers, then this coming 10 September is a crucial date.
articleDon’t let last mile erode profits
LCP Consulting says those that innovate for consumer convenience in the last mile with a close eye on channel profitability will be the ultimate winners.
newsWarehouse door developed to speed up parcel movement
The rise of online shopping and the increased demand for parcel deliveries is a trend that is set to continue across Europe. In the UK, the Royal Mail is predicting that by 2023 UK parcel deliveries will reach 2.3 billion items a year.
