Walmart in China deploys EP pallet trucks
THE RETAILER entered the Chinese market in 1996 and operates more than 440 stores in over 180 Chinese cities. The retailer started a formal cooperation with EP in 2012.
New parcel hub for Gloucester
Mercian Logistics, member of The APC network, has opened a new operational parcel depot at Barnwood Point, Corinium Avenue, Gloucester.
BITA and FLTA merge to form UKMHA
UKMHA has been formed following the merger between the British Industrial Truck Association (BITA) and the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA), together with their co-owned subsidiary, Consolidated Fork Truck Services (CFTS), the accrediting body introduced to deliver the first national procedure for Thorough Examination.
Ecomm solutions provider takes Tamworth spec-build
ST. MODWEN Industrial & Logistics has completed a deal to bring an international e-commerce solutions provider to St. Modwen Park Tamworth, signing a 15-year agreement to occupy the 321,204 sq ft speculatively-built unit.
It’s safer on foot for Medisafe
PEDESTRIAN COUNTERBALANCE stacker boosts handling procedures in the tight confines of a production facility.
Crown upgrades order pickers and tow tractors
Minimise downtime with improved order pickers and tow tractors from Crown. The models are designed to be more ergonomic, making operators more efficient, and to streamline workflow with the QuickPick Remote Ready option.
The Warehouse – the foundation of your business
2021 will continue to see major changes in how warehouses manage production and stock.
TGW sells US conveyor factory to MHS
With the sale, TGW has adjusted its strategic portfolio and is focusing on the growing integration business in North America.
Mumbai omnichannel retailer awards logistics contract
Furniture and home products marketplace Pepperfry has awarded the contract to FM Logistic to provide omnichannel logistics and fulfilment services in the India’s western region.
Mobile pallet racking yields 60% more capacity
A construction machinery dealer has replaced its existing pallet warehouse with a mobile racking system.
Food firm adapts to the Brexit challenge
Dairy ingredients company Meadow Foods boosted its preparation for Brexit through deployment of the Descartes e-Customs solution.
Looking to the year ahead
2020 already saw the guillotine come down on many established high street brands and unless companies step up their online presence with an adequate operations portfolio to augment B2B with inevitable B2C and D2C requirements, they will face a similar fate, says SnapFulfil CEO Tony Dobson.
3PL takes 21 trucks for operation
The all-electric fleet includes Yale MO 25 low level order pickers.
Interroll appoints CEO
Ingo Steinkrüger (48), currently CEO at thyssenkrupp System Engineering, will take over as CEO of the global Interroll Group on May 1, 2021, succeeding Paul Zumbühl, who announced his retirement last June and will be nominated as future Chairman of the Interroll Board of Directors.
Get ready for ISPM15
For any UK business shipping goods within the EU, the latest changes to regulations will be a vital consideration. Wooden packaging, including pallets, must now meet ISPM15 standards when being shipped.
Baby seat retailer gets smart on storage
SMART BABY has installed an AR Racking adjustable pallet racking system to fully exploit its new 2,000 sq m warehouse in Barcelona.
Britvic chooses LPR as pallet partner
LPR was invited to take part in Britvic’s formal tender process in 2019, where it ensured that in addition to providing an excellent pricing structure and the ability to meet demand, it also included a number of value added initiatives that would enable Britvic to make substantial cost savings.
Jump up in efficiency
Hyster Europe has launched an ultra-compact lithium-ion pallet truck for loads up to 1.5 tonnes.
Consider your shipping platform
As pressures on the availability and price of timber continue into the New Year, UK wood packaging and pallet suppliers have been forced to increase the price of new wooden pallets by as much as 18% from 8th January 2021, says Goplasticpallets.com.
