newsUK calls off Brexit talks
The Prime Minister has called off Brexit talks and is setting its aim on an ‘Australia’ style deal, rather than the more ambitious ‘Canada’ type deal.
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productRapidly upskill workforce with online Environmental Sustainability Skills for the Workplace
Astutis is launching two new online sustainability training courses designed to help professionals become more sustainable in their business practices.
articleHow to handle supply chain disruption
Virtual conference to offer guidance and answer key questions on how to transform the warehouse.
productContainer lifting: G-range refresh
Kalmar is introducing a new range of G-Generation top loaders with improved hydraulics, fuel consumption and operator ergonomics.
productCarrier selection
ANNOUNCING ITS FIRST SAP B1 partner in the UK, shipping software specialist SmartFreight has joined forces with Frontline Consultancy and Business Services, a specialist providing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), cloud and secure managed IT services.
articleUnique modular design – the BT Levio LWI160
The new BT Levio LWI160 powered pallet truck from Toyota Material Handling is the first-ever pedestrian-operated truck that is designed around a modular Lithium-Ion battery concept.
articlePort invests £2m in forklift fleet
Shoreham Port has invested in a fleet of 35 new Yale forklift trucks to support its timber logistics operation, with Forkway’s FleetSafe LCD telematics system playing a key role.
articleForklift downtime slashed at busy bulk handling application
Docks operation takes on lithium-ion powered forklifts after frustration with lead acid battery downtime.
newsYou BETA hope its ready
The UK Government and Logistics UK are in disagreement about whether the SMART Freight IT system will be ready for the end of the transition period.
productThe Port of Tilbury has created the UK Paper Hub brand
The brand brings together existing capabilities to emphasise an ‘all-in-one’ offering to the paper sector.
articleMaritime Transport snags two reachstackers for Wakefield
The 3PL is seeing growing demand at the rail terminal. Kalmar is scheduled to deliver the two Eco Reachstackers in Q4 2020.
productInsulated roller shutter for busy depot
Hart Doors has completed another contract at the Wimbledon Traincare depot, the traction maintenance depot servicing South Western Railway.
articleMajor UK portside handling deal
Briggs Equipment is to supply 75 new lifting and handling machines for G&W UK’s container terminals.
newsSmart Freight system needed smartish
Lack of pace in some government preparations for the end of the Brexit transition period could put the UK’s interconnected supply chain at risk.
newsLogistics UK urges Government to bring border strategy forward
The association has responded to the government’s consultation on its 2025 UK Border Strategy, which closes this week (28 August 2020).
productTalent in Logistics Awards to go ahead online
The finalists for this year’s Talent in Logistics Awards have been announced. Winners will be revealed at the annual awards event, which will take place online on the evening of 1st October 2020.
newsLogistics UK urges Government to strike Brexit deal
Responding to reports that negotiations between the UK and EU are facing issues over continued access to the EU market for UK hauliers, business group Logistics UK is urging the government to keep pressing for a deal with their European counterparts.
articleLong-term vision for logistics
A shared long-term vision between industry and government is needed for businesses to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic effectively, and navigate the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Brexit, according to a report released today from Logistics UK (formerly FTA).
articleInnovative Design and Build Solutions
CopriSystems’ bespoke vision enables businesses to respond quickly to any changes in the market, be it a seasonal spike or global health emergency.
newsTraders told how to prepare for Brexit
The UK Government has published the new Border Operating Model to come into force in 2021 when EU transition measures end.
