articleWe are in the middle of a complicated negotiation to leave the EU. We don’t know what the trade relationship will be upon exit, but many say there could be an increase in paperwork to negotiate, and that the Authorised Economic Operators (AEO) scheme could be useful in helping firms streamline trade post-Brexit. This feature examines the AEO scheme.
articleBond Timber delivers daily throughout Devon and Cornwall on a large fleet of vehicles. Operators need the ability to load trucks as efficiently and safely as possible to ensure that orders are delivered on time.
articleKalmar, part of Cargotec, continues its long-term cooperation with DP World Australia, the country’s largest stevedore, with orders of 38 new machines for its new logistics arm, DP World Logistics Australia.
productAn automated pallet conveying system designed and installed by Gebhardt-ECS for one of Europe’s biggest paint manufacturers is enabling up to 100 loads an hour to be delivered directly from production to specific storage areas in a separate warehouse without intermediate handling.
productAstec Conveyors designed and manufactured a further heavy duty modular flat belt conveyor system for a leading corrugated cardboard manufacturer to transport stacks of corrugated cardboard weighing up to 1,000kg each.
productFox’s, one of the UK’s leading biscuit brands, has replaced hard working SCARA type robots with Kawasaki robots to overcome efficiency issues relating to obsolescence.
productThe European headquarters of AGS Packaging Solutions Provider, based in Cork, has taken delivery of its third Aisle-Master VNA articulated forklift to keep pace with growing business and the consequent rise in the volume of materials handled in its manufacturing facility and distribution centre.
productAs part of continued expansion plans and to meet an increasing workload, BS Handling has appointed Mike Emerson as a new Senior Project Manager. Emerson joined the team in September 2017 and is responsible for the on-site management of projects and consequent service contracts.
articleHyster Europe has revealed more details about its zero-emission, high-capacity, electric trucks, announcing that a 48-tonne capacity Hyster laden container handling truck powered by electric motors is being developed.
productFive significant innovations will influence the retail logistics industry by 2020 according to global real estate advisor CBRE.
productGartner has released the findings from its annual European Supply Chain Top 15, identifying supply chain leaders and highlighting their best practices.
productThe Prime Minister’s Florence speech offers a two-year deal with the EU that’s the bare minimum needed for UK exporters, says ParcelHero.
productA transport company in Mansfield has geared up for the growth of the home delivery sector having invested more than £26,000 in a new fleet of electric pump trucks.
productAfter recently reviewing its label offering and expanding the range to now consist of white universal labels on a roll and a multi-purpose range consisting of different sized labels with round or square edges, Kite Packaging has now added circular labels, in two different sizes.
productThe UK Government has announced the end of the current exemption for HGV-mounted Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) from annual MOT inspections, following a wide-ranging industry consultation.
productParcel carrier’s new Hatfield facility will enhance planning, monitoring and communications capabilities.
articleTelematics tools are essential for the ecommerce and parcel delivery industries, argues Simon Keam-George, CEO at Enigma Telematics.
productThe online retail behemoth, dubbed the ‘Chinese Amazon’, has also increased its stake to a majority holding in the Cainiao Network, which serves as a logistics data platform.
productVidal Candies has built a new logistics centre in Spain with the aim of combining all its logistics operations for storage and order preparation for all channels.
articleRetailers are only too aware that it is much harder and more expensive to secure new customers than it is to retain existing ones.
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