articlePort of Felixstowe to develop 68 acre logistics park
The latest phase of growth will see the development of 1.45 million sq. ft. of warehousing on a 68-acre site, tailored to the needs of its customers.
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articlePlanning submitted for 260,000 sq ft logistics unit at Airport City Manchester
MAG Property has jointly submitted a planning application with logistics property specialist Stoford for the creation of a 260,000 sq ft logistics unit at Airport City Manchester, the flagship Enterprise Zone development.
newsUKWA takes on London Gateway’s Peter Ward as CEO
Following the recent announcement that Roger Williams, UKWA’s longstanding CEO, is to hand over his current role in mid- January 2015, the name of his successor has been released.
articleHS2 to be ‘10 times more expensive’ than French high speed rail
The House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee will this week ask HS2 Executive chairman Sir David Higgins why the expected costs for HS2 are around ten times higher per mile than the same cost for France’s high speed rail network.
articleDHL fined after worker injured by HGV drive-away
Global courier firm DHL has been sentenced for safety failings after an HGV driver was run over by his own vehicle at a depot in Bedfordshire.
articleHyster hits ReachStacker millennium
Manufacturer is celebrating the production of its 1000th ReachStacker.
articleHeavy truck packs a punch
Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks has launched the TREXiA EX, a new range of 10.0 to 16.0 tonne diesel IC engine trucks.
articleCILT favours Heathrow over Gatwick for new runway
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport has responded to the Airports Commission’s consultation on options for a new runway, which presented the Commission’s analysis of the proposals shortlisted last year: two for expansion at Heathrow Airport and one proposal at Gatwick Airport.
articleStevedores fined after trailer fall injury
A Glamorgan stevedoring company has been fined for breaking safety legislation after an employee suffered severe leg injuries falling from a trailer.
productRetaining walls solve bulk storage issue
Poundfield Products of Ipswich has clocked-up sales of over 1,000 of its Alfabloc concrete retaining wall sections to a Birkenhead based logistics company specialising in handling bulk materials.
product£3.5m warehouse investment
Farrall’s Transport has invested £3.5 million expanding its warehousing capacity with a further 81,000 sq ft food grade facility at Deeside Industrial Estate, Deeside.
article£6.5m steel store to support the automotive industry
An innovative air handling dehumidification system helps protect steel at a major new storage facility opened by AV Dawson in the North East.
articleHeavy forklift launch
Kalmar has launched the Kalmar DCG180-330 for the 18-33 tonne capacity sector.
productContinental Specialty Tyres chosen by Pentalver Transport
Continental offers a complete solution in everyday port operations, combining optimised performance and safety with a focus on improved whole life cost.
productGive tank cleaning a lift
More companies are turning to air-operated hoists to clean storage tanks, says JD Neuhaus.
articleDoosan rolls out 7-series trucks up to 16 tonne capacity
The forklifts are aimed at demanding industrial environments including heavy manufacturing, mining, construction and the metals and timber industries.
articleHyster delivers empty container handlers
Rotterdam Shortsea Terminals (RST) has received five new Hyster empty container handlers for its fast 24/7 operation, which handles up to ten container-ships a day.
productAssociated British Ports invests in reachstackers
The leading ports group has bought two Kalmar Gloria reachstackers for its Hams Hall Rail Terminal in Birmingham.
articleTerex Port Solutions launches reach stacker forklift
The company has debuted the Liftace 5-31 reach stacker and the Stackace empty container handler will follow in the coming months.
newsFedEx to buy TNT Express for £3.2 billion
FedEx has agreed to buy TNT Express in an all-cash deal worth £3.2 billion. The two companies have reached a conditional agreement, with the deal combining the strength of the TNT Express European road platform and Liege hub and FedEx’s strength in other regions globally, including North America and Asia.
