productCompliant for food industry
A Kent-based food producer needed more on-site warehouse capacity quickly, but was conscious that it could not afford to compromise on requirements.
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articleFood logistics specialist switches to lithium-ion to boost uptime
The drive to reduce downtime led to Fowler Welch’s decision to switch its 170 forklift fleet to lithium-ion powered models. Head of procurement David Lowe tells HSS editor Simon Duddy how they arrived at the decision.
articleLifting heavier and further
BASF has awarded Konecranes a contract to deliver another barge handler for their operations in Antwerp.
articleSemi-automation balances speed and flexibility
The online retail boom has revolutionised packaging with semi-automated solutions providing the speed and flexibility to meet demand. HSS editor Simon Duddy meets Automated Packaging Systems to discuss its experience with a major department store.
articleOptimise and survive
While Amazon, Zalando and the rest are gaining ever larger market shares, they are simultaneously investing massively in their logistics infrastructure. This means even companies with small storage needs must optimise logistics processes, argues Kardex Remstar.
articleThink tank seeks to debunk Amazon employment myth
The opening of an Amazon fulfillment centre does not increase overall local employment, says US think tank.
newsHermes rejects union’s public safety claims
The courier has rejected allegations from the union GMB that courier working conditions could put public safety at risk.
articlePorts growth leads to temporary building opportunities
Throughout the UK, from the Port of Tyne to the Port of Tilbury, plans are in place to invest and expand infrastructure and new warehouse space to accommodate growing business to UK shores, says Rubb Buildings.
productDPD defends policy after death of diabetic courier
Delivery firm DPD has released a statement defending its policy after the ‘gig economy’ came under scrutiny following the death of one of its couriers.
productPallets for ‘one shot loading’
Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN) has renewed its contract with Pooling Partners.
productBespoke loading bay answers dock dilemma
Following its recent move to new premises, Sovereign – a leading supplier of take away packaging to the upmarket food and coffee to-go industries – has used the services of Thorworld Industries to successfully install an enabling new loading platform within its warehouse facility.
productApex unveils state-of-the-art European HQ
The move to a larger facility is in response to increasing demand for self-serve automation solutions and gives the company the capability to enhance customer support.
productCombiLift: large stand and range of exhibits at LogiMAT
CombiLift will be exhibiting a wide variety of models on its largest LogiMAT stand to date in its 20th anniversary year.
articleFutureproofing steel imports at Port of Liverpool
With UK steel imports increasing in importance, the Port of Liverpool spotted an opportunity to revolutionise the UK’s steel handling infrastructure by opening their expanded semi-automated steel terminal in 2016.
article(What’s the story?) Better storage
BITO Storage Systems helps Proper Music transform its order picking and storage solution operations for its expanding business, which includes a fast-growing eCommerce operation.
articleUse the 4.0: Transforming omnichannel operations through innovation
It may be the phrase flying around the logistics sector recently, but Industry 4.0 isn’t just a buzzword. As the intelligence behind the maximum efficiency of tomorrow’s distribution centres, it would be fair to call it ‘the force’ of the digital age. But how does collecting data today help omnichannel retail warehouses predict what will happen tomorrow?
productStacking containers three high
A bespoke Konecranes heavy truck, specified and supplied by Impact, has boosted productivity at specialist cleaning firm South Eastern Tanker Services (SETS) by allowing containers to be stacked three-high for the first time.
productMezzanine floor extension enabled
In 2017, Packaging manufacturer Rigid Containers faced space constraints in its main production area as the business grew. This led to the decision to have a mezzanine floor extension installed to its existing mezz floor.
articleReturning fashions
European online fashion retailer Zalando has grown fast and faces the dilemma of how to deal with returns.
articleShared user platform the way to go?
Shared logistics can help retailers scale deliveries while managing costs, argues Paul Tyson, commercial director at ArrowXL.
