productFastlane predicts grocery revolution with Amazon entry
E-commerce delivery experts Fastlane International says the grocery industry is significantly underestimating the impact of Amazon Fresh in the UK.
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productKey win for CHEP
CHEP won Coca-Cola Enterprises’ 2015 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (CRS) Supplier Award for its continuous efforts to develop innovative and sustainable supply chains.
productSweet deal
Tate & Lyle Sugars will install a further four high speed doors and carry out a full refurbishment of another two, at its Silvertown-based facility, which already boasts 26 Union doors.
productBusy exporter
Armstrong World Industries has installed Efaflex SST high-speed spiral design doors across seven units.
articleAutomation can battle the dark side of returns
Returns has long been the dark side of eCommerce and if anything the problem is getting worse, with many companies reporting 50% returns rates. But you don’t have to sit and take it – Swisslog shows how warehouse automation can be the key to streamlining returns management.
productAudi opts for Fronius
The car maker has employed chargers made by Austrian specialist Fronius to charge the traction batteries used in its forklifts.
productSnapfulfil has three launches ready for IMHX show
As well as highlighting its WMS solution, Snapfulfil is preparing to launch a hat-trick of exciting new developments at IMHX.
articleWidest range: narrowest aisle Bendi reveals IMHX plans
Translift Bendi is taking its biggest stand at IMHX 2016 and has chosen the landmark industry event to unveil new products to the logistics market.
productSafecontractor status achieved
Renovotec has been awarded accreditation from Safecontractor for its commitment to achieving excellence in health and safety.
productRange said to be carbon-neutral
Antalis Packaging has launched its Eco-Range of corrugated box products, which are said to be suitable for a range of secure packaging applications.
productJobs created as packaging company opens new warehouse
Packaging company Taylor Davis, which is based in Wiltshire and specialises in producing metal and plastic containers for food and other uses, has opened its first northern logistics centre at Ferrybridge in West Yorkshire.
articleWomen in Logistics celebrates worthy winners
A director overseeing a £30m budget, a leader organising aid to war-torn countries and a young leader helping 15,000 drivers improve their road safety habits were the big winners at the Women in Logistics awards ceremony.
productFocus is on fresh
Plastic returnable transit packaging Schoeller Allibert will highlight the need for safe and hygienic harvesting and distribution solutions for fruit and fresh produce at this year’s Fruit Focus.
productSpeed up logistics processes
Whether it is a request for new material to be delivered, assistance required or that work is running out, Andonspeed calls up the appropriate intervention to the packing station, reducing waiting times and making the operation more efficient.
articleKion buys Dematic in ‘transformational’ £1.4bn deal
Forklift manufacturer the KION Group has acquired the automated logistics solutions supplier Dematic in a bid to create a global leader in intralogistics solutions.
productExtreme crane makeover
Linian Crane and Hoist Company was approached by Tratos UK who had taken over a derelict building in which there was an old and defunct 10 tonne Wharton double girder electric overhead travelling crane, probably dating from the 1950s.
productNew verision of Eirabot released
EiraTech, the Dublin based innovator of robotics solutions for warehouses and e-fulfilment centres, has announced the launch of EiraBot v4.
productPlatform for growth
An increase in the weight of deliveries has led BM Catalysts to invest in a bespoke loading platform to help improve yard efficiency and safety.
productReal-time visibility
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, introduced Kalmar Insight at the TOC Europe exhibition.
articleAmazon partner’s FLT investment saves space
MHE from Carrylift helps fast-growing IT product distributor maximise warehouse space, cut costs and respond quickly to order demands.
