newsPort of Felixstowe expands autonomous fleet to 100 units
Hutchison Ports Port of Felixstowe has confirmed an order for a third batch of autonomous trucks from Shanghai Westwell Technology, increasing its autonomous truck fleet to 100 vehicles.
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newsLifters boost quayside large pipe handling
B&B Attachments has supplied two vacuum lifting systems to Associated British Ports (ABP) at the Port of King’s Lynn.
newsTandem lift quay cranes for DP World Southampton
The quay cranes, weighing more than 2,000 tonnes each and standing nearly 150 metres arrived fully constructed by sea and will be offloaded directly onto the Southampton container terminal quayside.
articleThe role of lifting equipment in scalable eCommerce warehousing
The rapid growth of e-commerce has placed unprecedented pressure on warehousing and fulfilment operations, with businesses expected to process higher order volumes faster and more accurately than ever before. As demand continues to surge, scalability has become a critical requirement rather than a competitive advantage.
articleErgonomic benches for eCommerce leader – smooth workflows and a satisfied team
Concept benches come packed with accessories, such as a variety of attachable compartments and drawers as well as a packing crown, making cartons and work materials easily accessible for employees.
newsSHS Handling Solutions acquires WSS Warehouse Service Solutions
The acquisition of the Durham-based business extends the nationwide engineering coverage of SHS across the North of England.
product40,000 hours and counting: Baumann fleet expansion reflects long-term reliability
Lech-Stahlwerke, a major Bavarian steel producer operating within a demanding multi-shift environment, has expanded its Baumann fleet with a new Baumann Rosso DFQ S150 sideloader.
productIPAF launches MEWP battery guidance
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has released a new guidance pack focused on the safe use and maintenance of batteries fitted to mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs).
productAccrediting body warns that managers are underestimating inspection schedules
‘Exceptional circumstance’ may require extra Thorough Examinations to keep compliant.
news£2.2 million fine for builders merchant after failure to properly guard pallet loading conveyor
One of the country’s largest building merchants has been fined more than £2 million after one of its workers was crushed to death by a pallet of timber that weighed around three tonnes.
productHoist for challenging lift project
When constructing a modern high-speed flour mill, efficient installation and long-term maintenance of plant equipment demanded a carefully planned lifting solution.
newsToyota Material Handling Europe launches Operator Detection Assist (ODA)
To support businesses in creating safer, more efficient workflows, Toyota Material Handling Europe introduces a new operator detection assist system.
productAll-in-one motion monitoring
Wieland Electric is literally bringing movement to its safety portfolio.
newsHow Toyota Material Handling UK’s approach to waste reduction brings benefits to customers
Toyota has long been recognised as a global leader in manufacturing innovation, thanks largely to its renowned Toyota Production System (TPS). But TPS is far more than a factory-floor tool, it is a comprehensive approach to operational excellence that can be applied across many industries and processes.
newsPalletower acquires Rotom Cargopak
The storage and logistics equipment provider has completed the asset purchase of rental customers and stock from Rotom, a long time competitor of Palletower. The acquisition is Palletower’s sixth within the last 18 months and follows the decision of Rotom Cargopak to exit the metal sector and focus UK strategy within the timber and plastic … Palletower acquires Rotom Cargopak
articleLifting attraction
Ross Moloney, CEO of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), explains how the Association is playing a central role in providing solutions to the Lifting Industry’s key issues of recruitment, training and promoting itself.
productPort takes further delivery of automated trucks
Hutchison Ports Port of Felixstowe has taken delivery of the first two units from an order for a further 34 Autonomous Trucks (ATs) from Shanghai Westwell Technology.
articleHow warehouse gantry cranes are transforming modern material handling
As warehouse operations continue to expand in scale and complexity, the pressure on logistics teams to move, lift and reposition goods safely has never been higher.
videoEfficient Yale fleet helps keep fruit fresh at Chiquita
How Yale electric forklifts, pallet trucks and order pickers are used in cold store food processing operations by Chiquita for precise materials handling
articlePreventing downtime in high-traffic storage facilities
When a storage facility gets busy, even a short downtime can cause serious problems. Equipment stops working, orders get delayed, and workers may have nothing to do while they wait for a fix. Small components help keep everything moving. If a wheel fails, the whole system can stop until repairs are finished.
