newsLawyer puts Brexit trade plan under microscope
What does the Government mean by a ‘facilitated customs arrangement’, and what is the role and limitations of the ‘trusted trader’ proposal?
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newsWorker injured as manual loading of shipping container goes awry
A security fencing manufacturing company has been fined £260,000 after a worker sustained significant injuries on site.
productChicken run
Transporting fragile goods safely can be a challenge at the best of times but Steven Rimmer Eggs has cracked it thanks to the plastic pallets supplied by Goplasticpallets.com.
articleAganto replaces an existing temp building for manufacturer
The installation was completed in days during the most extreme heatwave the country has seen for many years.
productLow-maintenance lead-acid solution for heavy applications
Hoppecke Industrial Batteries has unveiled a new, low-maintenance lead-acid traction energy system that is said to offer key performance benefits across a variety of heavy duty applications.
productK.Hartwall develops alternative to loose loading of parcels
PostNord has been piloting the BigBox from K.Hartwall between two parcel terminals to test the benefits of load carriers versus loose loading.
productDistribution firm upgrades loading ramp using Swap-in plan
Multiplastics (Europe) has renewed apparatus within its loading bay facility using Thorworld Industries’ ‘3-year ramp swap’.
newsUK Mail rebrands as DHL Parcel UK
Following the acquisition of UK Mail by Deutsche Post DHL Group in December 2016, the company will begin rebranding to DHL Parcel UK.
articleHeavy lifting in a tight environment
Dudley’s Aluminium has experienced a threefold increase in storage capacity and faster placing and picking with Combilift multidirectional forklift.
productLatest generation
Rulmeca UK will present a comprehensive range of conveyor rollers and hygienic drive solutions, as well as its new generation of smart 24 VDC Drive Roller technology at the PPMA Show.
articleGlobal manufacturer invests in WMS & ERP to boost efficiency
Renold is investing in new technology to drive greater efficiency and accuracy in its processes, replacing its former ERP systems and also introducing new WMS worldwide.
productRolling papers
The Low Profile Reel Clamp Attachment is used in the factory, warehouse and production environments to lift reels of paper and film, etc.
articlePowered pallet truck handles very heavy loads
Combilift has added to its growing pedestrian range with the Combi-PPT, a powered pallet truck with standard lift capacities of 3,000kg and 6,000kg, with higher capacity models from 7,000kg to 16,000kg available on request.
productDiscounter turns to ASG for fit-out solutions at new DC
A discount retailer fitted-out its West Yorkshire DC with a wide range of products supplied by ASG Services, the single-source provider of warehouse labelling, floor-marking and safety solutions.
newsJohn Lewis, Siemens and Telefónica to compete for Warehouse Operations of the Year
CILT announces finalists for its Annual Awards for Excellence 2018.
articleePRICE warehouse installs one kilometre of Interroll MCP
ePRICE one of Italy’s leading e-commerce operators has entrusted systems integrator Incas S.p.A. with the entire logistics system at its new distribution centre in Truccazzano (Milan). Interroll provided the solution for handling the merchandise in the new automated warehouse.
productCB Fashion partners with Equinox MHE
Dutch fashion 3PL CB Fashion is expanding its current processes at its Helmond base to ensure a platform for growth.
productRFID-driven system for LOLER compliance
Red Ledge has released an RFID-driven system that cuts the time and cost of meeting Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) for lifting equipment re-certification, traceability and compliance.
productTransform responsiveness with Demand Driven offering
The Demand Driven solution has been developed by consultancy SCALA and allows manufacturers to create production and inventory management plans designed to reflect daily demand changes, known product sales variability and accurate lead times.
articlePWC: British industry can’t ‘wait & see’ on Brexit
The financial auditor says ‘from a supply chain perspective, businesses need to understand in detail how they buy and sell products and services from around the world’.
