productMaking lifting equipment more affordable
LIFTING EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST, Konecranes, has welcomed the introduction of the tax super-deduction initiative as a massive boost for UK industry.
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productErgoMove solution
CROMATECH HAS relied on Blickle wheels and castors for some time to make sure that its transport units, some of which weigh up to 1,000kg, can be moved safely and reliably from point A to point B on train platforms and over long distances in rail depots.
newsSwain Group signs deal with DP World
The road transport operator will take a 2.25 acre distribution facility at its London Gateway freight and logistics hub.
articleOffshore wind port investment
THE UK Government is set to invest £95 million in two new offshore wind ports.
newsBrand doubles online capacity
LIFESTYLE BRAND MADE.COM will open an additional 350,000 sq ft of new warehousing over two phases at the London Gateway Logistics Park in Essex.
productLifting sleepers and rails
HIAB WILL supply 37 loader cranes equipped with connected service HiConnect to ADIF (Administrador de Infraestructuras Ferroviarias), the Spanish state-owned railway infrastructure manager.
newsMPs raise questions over freeports
The House of Commons International Trade Committee has published a paper on UK freeports, casting some doubt on the projected benefits of the initiative.
productSouthampton ports sees major investment
DP WORLD has unveiled £40m of infrastructure investment for Southampton, Britain’s second largest container terminal, which was recently awarded freeport status.
productImmingham contract for sheet pile specialist
SHEET PILING UK has awarded a long-term contract to PD Ports at its Immingham site to store and handle the company’s steel sheet piles ready for use within the construction industry.
productConstruction materials terminal deal
TARMAC AND FORTH PORTS have signed a long-term agreement to create what is described as the UK’s largest construction materials terminal at Tilbury2.
newsTrade surge causes fresh challenge
Business to business trade activity grew by 10% in the first quarter of 2021, but a recent surge in order volumes is creating fresh challenges for suppliers after a year of intense disruption, new transaction data from Tradeshift can reveal.
articleCockpit-style cab
Hyster has launched the next evolution in its range of Container Handlers and 18+ tonnes capacity Lift Trucks, featuring new cabs, controls and Stage V compliant diesel engines.
productNext-gen straddle carrier for Maritime
MARITIME TRANSPORT will take two next-generation Kalmar straddle carriers for its Birmingham Intermodal Freight Terminal (BIFT) in Tamworth.
articleTurn and face the change
Consultant Phil Reuben explains why a dynamic supply chain is essential in 2021.
productAutonomous yard transport launches with robotic arm
GAUSSIN HAS launched a hydrogen-powered autonomous vehicle with a robotic arm for yard automation.
articleSupporting UK ports
Custom-designed warehouses play a vital part in supporting the smooth operations of UK ports across the country.
newsCILT backs Lords’ post-Brexit recommendations
CILT has welcomed the findings of the European Union Committee’s report: Beyond Brexit: trade in goods, and strongly supports the conclusions and recommendations to government.
productThe Port of Liverpool takes new crawler crane
Briggs Equipment has delivered the new Liebherr crawler crane to Peel Ports, which runs the port.
newsPort sees solar panel and battery installation
Portsmouth City Council’s Energy Services Team are set to deliver a solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery installation at Lakeside North Harbour.
articleLithium-ion ready trucks launch
THE THREE platform pallet truck models by Hyster Europe are designed for maximising productivity in intense industry applications.
