productIndustry 4.0 process optimisation
Werma has developed smart systems such as StockSaver and Andonspeed.
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articleThe changing landscape of loading
HSS editor Simon Duddy visited Hörmann’s iconic headquarters in Steinhagen, Germany, and sat down with Hörmann UK’s projects director, Tom Langley, to discover the latest developments in loading bays.
productFully secure
When a shoemaker took over a new factory it presented plenty of new opportunities for the business, but it was important to ensure that security was high.
articleNational grocery retailer installs 74 high speed freezer doors
BID Group has successfully completed the major contract for the installation of 74 Klimate K2 high speed freezer doors at the retailer’s new dedicated national frozen food distribution facility at Prologis Park Pineham, Northampton.
productAre you ready for the Tobacco Products Directive?
By May 2019, every business involved in the tobacco supply chain needs to transform the way they track and report on products.
productTilbury2 could lead to 8500 new jobs
The Port of Tilbury received development consent from the Secretary of State for Transport to build Tilbury2 – a new multimillion pound port terminal adjacent to the current 930 acre site in Thurrock, on the outskirts of Greater London.
productOmnidirectional AGV released
Kivnon, a Spanish AGV manufacturer, has developed the K41 Slim, which has a 1,000kg lifting capacity with omnidirectional movement.
articleBusy 3PL renews with Unicarriers as intralogistics partner
Range of warehouse trucks serve store and retrieve items from racking up to 12.5 metres.
productSecurity guard dragged and killed by HGV
Associated British Ports, DFDS Seaways PLC and ICTS (UK) were hit with combined fines approaching £1.5m after a security guard was fatally injured when he was struck by an articulated vehicle.
newsAmazon and Alibaba lead shipping revolution
Global eCommerce is leading the biggest shake up in international shipping since containerisation, ParcelHero’s David Jinks will tell a major world maritime conference in London.
productLPR Direct Service hits 2 year anniversary
Pallet pooling company LPR has been providing its Direct Service offering alongside its full-service pallet system for two years.
newsA-SAFE makes prestigious list for second year in row
A-SAFE has made the HSBC International Track 200 league table for the second year running. After achieving 68% average international sales growth over two years, the safety barrier expert achieved place 78, outranking their previous position of 82.
productDairy deploys automated order picking system
Working with food packaging and processing integrator Tetra Pak, Cimcorp will optimise material flow and throughput from production to dispatch within Synlait’s new liquid milk production facility in New Zealand.
productArrowXL looking forward to Worcester homecoming in the autumn
The CEO of ArrowXL, the UK’s leading two-person home delivery expert, has revealed that “fantastic progress” is being made as work continues on the rebuild of its flagship hub in Worcester.
articleResponsible recycling
Encouraging businesses to take a more responsible attitude towards recycling their unused plastic pallets and boxes is something Goplasticpallets.com is extremely passionate about. MD, Jim Hardisty, explains why.
newsCarlsberg renews multi-year UK contract with XPO Logistics
XPO manages over 400 million litres of Carlsberg beer per year with an integrated logistics solution for brewery production, warehousing and distribution.
productUK hoping for relaxed enforcement on pallets
If the UK leaves the EU without a Brexit deal, strictly speaking, all UK pallets are subject to much stricter checks and regulations.
newsM&S to ‘transform online grocery shopping in UK’ with Ocado deal
M&S has bought a 50% stake in Ocado’s UK retail business to leverage its fulfilment expertise to deliver M&S food to UK homes.
newsNew pharma hub in Madrid
IAG Cargo has opened a centre in Madrid for transporting time and temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical products.
newsCarriers urged to collaborate
MetaPack’s Patrick Wall used his keynote at The Delivery Conference 2019 to address the carrier community.
