productFood distributors warn of £100m red diesel shock
The Government plans to remove food distributors’ prerogative to use red diesel to power refrigeration on vehicles to reduce air pollution.
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articleWarehouse automation boosts efficiency and pick complexity
Riverford Organic Farmers, Britain’s largest supplier of organic produce, has engaged Daifuku to introduce automated picking, packing and conveyor technology into its headquarters in Buckfastleigh, Devon.
articleBMW deploys sortation system to process empty totes
BS Handling Systems has completed the installation for the leading car manufacturer’s MINI plant in Oxford.
productPower-picking control centre to enhance 3PL performance
TouchPath is extending its peak-season-scalable ‘Touch3PL’ third party logistics solution with the addition of a “power picking” ‘Control Centre’ option.
newsRugged Black Friday discounts
Renovotec has launched a ‘Rugged Black Friday’ campaign that reduces its lifetime rental prices for a range of leading rugged mobile handheld devices by 27%.
articleFlowerline streamlines packing process with loading ramp
One of the country’s busiest floristry packing companies, the company streamlined its loading process and increased capability by installing specialist loading bay equipment designed and manufactured by Thorworld Industries.
productCeramics firm deploys bespoke tug for unusual load
Nu-Star has designed and manufactured a bespoke kiln car attachment for its electric-powered tug to solve Shaws’ moving needs.
productShip-to-shore crane
The Port of Grangemouth is installing a multimillion pound container crane which is set to increase the number of ship to shore cranes at the port by 50%.
productSenior appointments
Lorien Engineering Solutions has announced two key appointments to its UK-based management team.
productUnipart bags NHS logistics contract worth £730m
The government has agreed a 5-year contract as part of the new NHS Supply Chain, which aims to save billions of pounds and simplify the NHS goods-buying process.
productPharma wholesaler invests in plastic totes
Sigma Pharmaceuticals has taken delivery of 34,000 SSI Schaefer plastic totes at its distribution centre in Watford.
productHouse of Fraser Milton Keynes DC to close says GMB
GMB said its members were informed on September 6 that the Milton Keynes depot of House of Fraser will close on November 27 with the loss of more than 300 jobs.
articleDon’t wait for the fog to clear
Supply chain experts urge firms to prepare now for possible disruption.
articleLinde’s new fleet management system in use at Fowler Welch
The Connect system was part of the deal when Linde Material Handling supplied Fowler Welch, a national third-party logistics supplier, with a fleet of more than 180 new lithium-Ion forklift trucks and warehouse equipment.
productHygienic Hedgehog option
The Hedgehog Reel Dolly is a storage and transfer accessory, suitable for any production floor.
productNew version of WMS launched by Red Ledge
Red Ledge warehouse management and control system includes RFID goods tracking, automated routing and warehouse ‘lights out’ automatic storage and retrieval.
articleA-frame picking gets A grade
Watford-based Sigma Pharmaceuticals has installed automated handling systems from KNAPP as part of its long-term growth strategy.
productTuffnells Parcels Express fined £1.5m after death of worker
A logistics company has been fined after a worker died when he was trapped between a trailer and his vehicle. Tuffnells safety arrangements failed to take account of a slope in the yard.
productCar component manufacturer pivots from metal to plastic containers
Working with car manufacturers, Airbag Disposal UK is now using Loadhog Limited’s UN Certified Containers to transport and recycle airbags and associated components in a safe, legal, and environmentally compliant manner, saving 68% in procurement and fuel costs due to a 33% reduction per trip.
articleThe pillars of the Future-Ready Warehouse
E-commerce has already had a significant impact on warehouse operations. Now, global retail e-commerce sales are expected to reach $3.9 trillion dollars by 2020, up from $2.3 trillion in 2017.
