articleFlexible MHE contract for 3PL
3PL KAMMAC has awarded a five-year rental fleet management deal together with a fleet of new very narrow aisle trucks.
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articleSharing expertise on safety
Experts and leaders share lessons learned on safety in warehousing and logistics operations. You can take many of these measures and adapt and implement them in your operation to boost safety outcomes and improve culture.
newsShortage Occupation List appeal
THE UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) has co-ordinated a joint campaign with other industry trade bodies to highlight to government, in the context of the upcoming Shortage Occupation List (SOL) review, the critical labour shortages being suffered by the warehousing and logistics sector.
productThe perfect time to check trucks
ACCORDING TO CFTS chairman Geoff Martin, we are heading into the perfect time of year to make sure essential equipment is not only safe but is in good working order, ready for when things get much busier.
articleYour forklift training FAQs answered
Safety is paramount when it comes to materials handling operations… but understanding what training is appropriate will not only keep you in line with the law, but it will also offer opportunities to save money. Liam Knight answers your frequently asked questions.
articleSafe Working Area charter a blueprint for engineers
A commitment by the UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA), the trade body representing all aspects of the UK’s material handling industry, to improve workplace safety has attracted widespread support.
productSaint-Gobain UK & Ireland awards massive MHE contract
The £45m three-year extension extension has been awarded to MHE full-service provider Rushlift.
articleHeavy duty lift trucks achieve reduced emissions
Hyster 8-18 tonne capacity lift trucks include Stage V engines to help businesses comply with emissions legislation while heightening productivity and lowering total cost of ownership.
articleManufacturer makes strides with green fleet
BituChem has taken a big step towards a lower carbon footprint with a new fleet of electric EDiA EX forklifts.
newsHSS to rebrand as Logistics Matters
HANDLING AND Storage Solutions (HSS) magazine will rebrand as Logistics Matters from January 2023 to better cover the wide range of challenges facing the world of materials handling, supply chain, warehousing and logistics.
productDouble stacker helps operations increase productivity
Hyster recently added a new platform double stacker to its warehouse equipment range. The Hyster S2.0SD platform double stacker is designed to help businesses improve productivity and benefit from cost efficiencies.
productHumanising Health and Safety – free presentation from GXO
GXO UK & Ireland Director of Safety Lisa Spicer will present this week on creating a Cultural Shift from Compliance to Behaviour at the Safety in Logistics digital conference.
newsDriver killed loading trailer with timber
A transport company has been fined £400,000 after one of its drivers was killed after being knocked off his trailer while loading and unloading it.
productBold entrance to UK MHE market
Aprolis, the European leader and global player in the supply of multi-brand handling equipment, has recently celebrated its successful entry into the UK MHE marketplace.
productTVH highlights diagnostics from Jaltest
TVH distributes products that meet the standards its customers are looking for, which is why it recommends and supplies Jaltest.
productCharter to launch at forklift safety event
The UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA), the trade body representing all aspects of the UK’s material handling industry, is reinforcing its commitment to improving safety standards across the sector with the launch of a new Safe Working Area charter.
articleA clear voice for MHE
UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) was formed in 2021 by the merger of the industry’s two most respected trade associations – the British Industrial Truck Association (BITA) and the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA).
articleTools for the job
New testing technology introduced by CFTS – the UK’s fastest-growing accrediting body for Thorough Examinations – sets new standards for accuracy, repeatability and transparency.
articleCompliant lift truck training
RTITB managing director Laura Nelson asks what does compliant lift truck training look like in a digital world?
productAre your inspections being rushed?
CFTS IS asking employers to think about how long each Thorough Examination of their lifting equipment is taking – and to question whether the inspections are thorough enough to assure legal compliance and truck safety.
