productSmooth operation for heavy-duty forklift
Kalmar has launched a new-generation of heavy-duty forklift with optimised driving experience.
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articleSamsung introduces shipping sorter
Avancon has helped build a sorting system for a Samsung DC in Korea which handles small units – like the new Galaxy Note 10 – and larger boxes and other products as well.
productFlexible fashion fulfilment – a word from the experts
TGW recently held a fashion industry summit at its HQ in Austria. HSS Editor Simon Duddy attended to hear the priorities for key end users in the sector and how TGW is positioning its approach as one system that can tackle both store replenishment and eComm orders.
articleSmall parcels sorter launches
System integrator VanRiet has launched its new small parcel sorter, the HC Smalls Sorter.
productConveyor helps eComm player make most of ‘every square inch’
Almost every logistics project is, and will always be, a work in progress. Adjustments and improvements are ever on the horizon as market demands are constantly changing. The same goes for this leading player in the e-commerce market.
productNew WMS drives ongoing automation
Power tool distributor Draper Tools is now using supply chain software and engineering company Red Ledge’s warehouse management system (WMS) to drive the ongoing automation of its warehousing and logistics.
productExporta wins eCommerce Award
The company won at the National UK eCommerce Awards 2019 for its Business Plus Customer Loyalty Scheme.
articleCelebrating 100 years
Last year was a special and significant one for the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), as throughout 2019 we celebrated our centenary. Undoubtedly, it has been a time for commemoration and celebration, a chance for us to thank and applaud those who have volunteered, worked for and given up their time to build this Institute over the last 100 years.
productIntelligent evolution
In June this year the UK Cold Chain Federation was born. It emerged out of the Food Storage and Distribution Federation (FSDF). FSDF was a longstanding respected voice of temperature-controlled food logistics. In this article Chief Executive Shane Brennan, explains why they made the change and why everyone should care about the future of the cold chain.
articleNew tech for production lines
Fresh from its latest exhibition, PPMA is looking ahead to increased use of artificial intelligence, vision equipment and robotics into production lines.
articleA catalyst for change
CEO of the UK Warehousing Association, Peter Ward, considers the impact of Brexit on the vital warehousing and logistics industry.
newsPrologis to acquire Liberty Property Trust for $12.6 billion
Liberty’s logistics assets are seen as complementary to the Prologis U.S. portfolio.
productConstruction materials terminal planned east of London
Tarmac and Forth Ports plan to create the UK’s largest construction materials aggregates terminal at Tilbury2.
articleZalando awards major automation project to Knapp
Europe’s leading online fashion platform, Zalando, has commissioned Knapp to automate its new 140,000 sq m distribution centre near Rotterdam, which will serve customers in the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Spain and the UK.
articleAutomation for the masses
Geekplus Robotics used IMHX to market its automated warehouse solutions, which are said to open automation up to many more businesses.
productFlexiEdge door supports round-the-clock operations
Stertil Dock Products has installed a FlexiEdge fast-action door to support round the clock operations for a global leader in the production of milk and dairy products at the company’s manufacturing site in Westbury, Wiltshire.
productDPD takes delivery of electric cargo bike
The parcel delivery company has taken delivery of the first 10 EAV P1 electric assist cargo bikes – the result of a partnership with Oxford-based manufacturer EAV.
productBroman Group selects Swisslog as its automation partner
Broman Group has appointed Swisslog to provide automation at its logistics centre in Kerava, Finland.
productMulti-deep automated pallet store
Electronics retailer and e-tailer Jaycar is to invest in a purpose-built high-tech warehouse in Sydney to deliver the efficiency and performance needed to drive its growing business into the future.
articleCold storage design best practice
Labour and energy represent the two largest costs in the cold chain warehouse.
