productSideloader manufacturer Baumann UK appoints new distributor
Baumann has appointed Hannaman Material Handling as official distributors for North Wales. The appointment takes the total number of UK distributors to six.
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productDriver HGV training scheme hailed
A group of road transport operators together with public sector partners have hailed a pilot scheme designed to encourage unemployed and unqualified individuals to train and pursue a commercial driving career an overwhelming success.
articleStevedoring firm revamps operations with 10 Hyundai trucks
Shipping firm invests in Hyundai counterbalance trucks with Hessle supplying the fleet.
productWincanton ‘disappointed’ with drivers ahead of Argos Christmas strike
Drivers are set to strike for 72 hours in the run-up to Christmas, over the failure to honour holiday back pay says the union Unite.
productPort takes 93 terminal tractors
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has extended its long cooperation with Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) in Malaysia by providing them with 93 terminal tractors for container handling costing approx. EUR 5 million, with first deliveries taking place in December 2016.
productProven track record
The crane systems manufactured by material handling specialists J D Neuhaus are designed for arduous operating conditions, and have a proven track record throughout worldwide installations.
productIndustry reacts to PM’s landmark Brexit speech
The Prime Minister has confirmed that the UK will leave the the Single Market as well as the EU.
articleTemporary building for trans-shipping
Haulier Truckwright turned to Aganto as its services were growing significantly across the UK and it needed more on-site space as part of its expansion plans.
productHeathrow uses wearable tech to improve manual handling
In 2015 Heathrow Airport engaged dorsaVi to conduct a ViSafe Comparison Assessment on the musculoskeletal impact of using manual handling aids for the transfer of airport baggage versus the impact of transferring baggage without the use of aids.
newsNew awards to boost profile of logistics
Talent in Logistics, a new conference and awards event, will take place on 22nd June 2017 to recognise, celebrate and reward the people that are essential to the success of the UK logistics sector.
productBombardier signs long term deal with Hoppecke
Bombardier Transportation, the rail division of the leading manufacturer of planes and trains, has signed a long-term service agreement (LTSA) with Hoppecke Industrial Batteries.
articleCILT makes Brexit recommendations to Government
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) has identified opportunities and made recommendations to Government on the implications of exit from the EU.
productABB predicts $300,000 pa savings through improved uptime
Non-emergency machinery stops can be avoided with the arrival of a “failover” safety concept for use with ABB’s safety programmable logic controller (PLC).
productHyster introduces weighing systems
The two weighing systems can be fitted to Hyster ReachStackers and Laden Container Handlers to obtain a Verified Gross Mass (VGM), as required by the recently introduced SOLAS Legislation.
productAccess covers
Container terminal DCT Gdańsk and Port of Immingham are the latest facilities to adopt Fibrelite’s heavy-duty composite access covers.
productBrexit customs issues could ‘cripple supply chains’ says the RHA
The Road Haulage Association is warning that unless the Government negotiates the right customs controls during forthcoming Brexit talks the UK’s sensitive food supply could be seriously damaged.
productScotland Works coming to Glasgow
Scotland Works, a new exhibition designed to support Scotland’s industrial, commercial and public sectors in running safe and efficient businesses and organisations, is taking place at the SECC, Glasgow on 3-4 May 2017.
productGuidance on safe use of container lugs
LEEA has co-produced practical guidance and advice on the safe use of container lugs, which are commonly used for connecting ISO shipping containers to lifting equipment.
productABP’s Port of Garston installs Mantsinen crane
The UK’s leading port operator is set to grow its business in Liverpool after installing the world’s largest hydraulic crane on the north bank of the River Mersey.
newsPiling problem
Piling contractor Keller has received £14.3 million in insurance payments following a problem with a warehouse building contract.
