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.
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productShip-to-shore cranes
A giant vessel bearing five ‘megamax’ quayside cranes has sailed up the River Mersey, destined for the new Liverpool2 container terminal, completing the final stage of its voyage from China.
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.
articleInsider advises on revamping your pharma supply chain
The pharmaceutical industry is facing enormous changes. Before joining Swisslog, Michiel Veenman spent 5 years optimising warehouse operations and IT systems for a pharmaceutical wholesaler. Here he explains the ways in which the industry can overcome the challenges of the future.
productDream Factory expanded
Cimcorp’s revamped automation system offers an end-to-end tyre plant solution – from goods-in to finished tyre loading.
articleSwisslog provides centralised automated warehouse for grocery wholesaler
Norgesgruppen is Norway’s leading grocery wholesaler with 1,750 stores and 850 service trade customers.
newsBMW awards DHL six-year aftermarket contract
DHL Supply Chain has been awarded a six-year contract to manage BMW Group’s UK aftermarket parts distribution.
articleWood pallet firm takes on 13 trucks
As part of HLC’s expansion, the wood pallet manufacturer has increased its fork lift fleet to 34 to handle the 200,000 wooden pallets that they make every week.
articleWarehousing dynamics shift as eCommerce kicks in
A leading think tank has recommended owners and occupiers future proof their warehouses in the face of massive market disruption from eCommerce.
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.
articleSwisslog wins major food sector order
Saudi Arabian food producer Almarai has commissioned Swisslog to automate its distribution logistics for its operations in Al Kharj.
productDemag V-type double girder crane released
Following the launch of the Demag V-type single girder crane, Terex Material Handling has extended the range to include V-type double girder overhead travelling models.
newsJohn Lewis deploys Voiteq’s VoiceMan across DCs
Retailer extends voice technology to loading and marshalling area with improved shipping accuracy to stores the key driver. Voice is more typically used to assist picking in the warehouse.
articlePharma warehouse keystone of new Grifols Dublin facility
Grifols is the world’s third-largest plasma product manufacturer and opened the Bioscience Division of its new worldwide operations facility in Ireland.
articleCoca-Cola speeds up loading process with scanning system
In order to gear the loading process to the accelerated warehouse processes, Zetes designed a new scanning system on Coca-Cola’s forklifts in Dongen, the Netherlands.
articleCrown RT 4000 Series rider pallet trucks launches
The trucks are designed to optimise operator performance and safety, with travel speeds up to 12.5 km/h and load capacity of up to 2,000 kilograms.
productAganto contingency buildings for fire damaged facility
Paper packaging firm Grantham Manufacturing turned to Aganto in extreme circumstances – its existing warehouse had extensive fire damage.
productBespoke structure for kitchen manufacturer
Temporary building specialist Smart-Space has provided bespoke kitchen manufacturer Sigma 3 with a permanent steel structure to house raw materials at its 50,000 sq ft factory in Llantrisant, Wales.
