180 picking levels added
Industrial firm revamps storage to improve direct access to loads.
John Lewis invests in bespoke tail lifts
Central Transport, the fleet engineering department of John Lewis Partnership has risen to a number of delivery challenges at its Oxford Street store by fitting Access XL Multi-Deck tail lifts to their urban double-deck trailers, for dock and kerbside deliveries.
Better tyres cut carbon
ROLLING RESISTANCE HAS a major impact on fuel consumption – which, in turn, directly relates to a vehicle’s CO2 emissions. Choosing the right tyres has benefits for the environment and fleet operators, says Continental Tyres.
Ocado invests in micro-fulfillment start-up
The UK tech leader has bought a minority stake in Myrmex, a robotics start-up that provides micro-fulfilment with a twist – the automated tote handling is designed to feed a front end that can be accessed directly by consumers.
Innovative electric truck for parcel delivery unveiled
START-UP ELECTRIC vehicle manufacturer Volta Trucks has revealed the new Volta Zero – said to be the world’s first purpose-built full-electric 16-tonne commercial vehicle designed for inner-city parcel and freight distribution.
Improve your pack room equipment
Employee-owned packaging company, Kite Packaging, has recently expanded two of its popular pack room products, the dynamic gummed paper tape machine and glue gun bundles.
Specialist bulk material handling
THE PORT OF Liverpool has taken delivery of two JCB shovel loaders supplied by Briggs Equipment which will replace an existing fleet of machines at the Animal Food Stuffs warehouse.
Expanded trial
Waitrose expanded its on-demand grocery trial with Deliveroo to 25 new shops across the UK six weeks into a 12-week trial.
Samsung last mile deal
XPO Logistics has created a UK distribution solution for Samsung SDS on behalf of Samsung Climate Solutions.
Boosting warehouse efficiency
Guttering firm Marley Alutec turned to Exporta for support in improving the layout, processes, and efficiency of its extrusions warehouse operation in Bedford.
Pallet handling expert appointed
INTERROLL HAS APPOINTED of Paul Wilkinson to business development manager specialising in pallet handling solutions.
Specialist range grows
Coveya has added to its specialist range of conveyors helping packaging manufacturers to meet demand.
Battery system meets highest standard
The integrated lithium-ion battery power system in the Flexi LiTHiON range of articulated warehouse trucks, has been awarded VDE safety certification – the highest safety and quality standard in Europe for this advanced technology.
What’s the Holy Grail for eCommerce?
Logistics operators that once relied largely on human labour are now testing autonomous forklifts, self-driving carts, and other technology intended to improve efficiency and cut costs by automating repetitive tasks and freeing workers up to handle more complex jobs, WSJ reports.
Sneak preview of Kawasaki robot
The Kawasaki RS13N industrial robot is set to be introduced to UK users.
New attachment for produce boxes
B&B ATTACHMENTS HAS introduced its new box turning attachment. Several features immediately make the new produce box turning attachment a sound investment for the user, says the firm.
Low-lift with li-Ion
Following the market launch of the pedestrian low-lift pallet truck WPio20 and the PPXsio20 low-lift pallet truck with folding driver’s platform, Clark is now presenting two further electric low-lift trucks with Li-Ion technology and load capacities of 1,500 and 1,800kg with the WPio15 and WPio18.
Narrow with high load capacity
Linde has broadened its range with new narrow pallet trucks to higher load capacity.
Toyota Material Handling appoints dealer
MHE firm Lloyd, active in Northern England and Southern Scotland, has been appointed Approved Dealer Partner.
Dynamically determine picking system
A food retailer has invested in an automated system where the most suitable picking system can be dynamically determined according to priority.
