FTA: help us progress to zero emissions
All political parties should pledge to support the logistics sector on its journey to decarbonisation, according to FTA.
Poorly stacked FIBC falls on to forklift operator
A plastic packaging manufacturer has been fined after an accident at its site resulted in an employee suffering multiple fractures to their pelvis and legs.
Steel handling facility finalises first phase
PD Ports has concluded the first phase of a multi-million pound steel handling facility at Groveport in partnership with All Steels Trading.
Shelving specialist calls for random acts of kindness
BiGDUG has created the country’s largest advent calendar and is celebrating the festive season with a new random act of kindness each day.
VIDEO: Boost your forklift safety
Handling & Storage solutions recently hosted a round table debate on Forklift Safety with expert panellists tackling the host of issues that contribute to forklift related incidents, and discussing what YOU can do to prevent them.
Ideal Standard appoints new 3PL to cover Central and Northern Europe
CEVA Logistics has been awarded a multi-year contract to provide regional logistics services to Ideal Standard, the bathroom manufacturer.
Wind farm takes two reachstackers
CS Wind Vietnam Co has ordered two Super Gloria reachstackers from Kalmar.
Interroll receives sorter order for postal hubs
Systems integrator Actemium Lyon Logistics and Interroll won the bid for three sorters for French postal players La Poste, DPD and Viapost. The order makes the 400th sorter order worldwide for Interroll.
Casio UK renews supply chain deal with Yusen
The Yusen Logistics partnership with Casio spans over 25 years and this renewal will see both organisations extend the partnership to over 30 years.
Contractor breaks ground on dark high-bay warehouse
The coldstore will use ASRS to automatically move and store products and the equipment and operators will be directed by software systems, while products are kept in optimal conditions with all coldstore areas cooled down to temperatures as low as -23°C.
Homebase goes live on Wincanton fully managed eFulfilment service
The deal agreed in April of this year, sees Homebase make use of Wincanton’s eFulfilment CMS proposition.
Yodel slashes manual handling by 75% with automation upgrade
The courier implemented an “Out of Gauge” (OOG) sortation system, at its Wednesbury sort centre.
Loading canopies on the rise
With the 3PL sector booming, more and more companies in the distribution and warehousing arena have been loading trailers outside, and running the risk of stock damage due to the unpredictable British climate.
Optimise your returns post-Peak with Kardex
With Christmas and New Year approaching get the definitive guide on optimising your Returns Management.
Analysis as electric forklifts take further share from IC models
Baoli has identified a number of key advantages from electric forklifts, such as lower management costs, and smooth and stable performance.
Lithium powered pallet truck released
The fully powered pallet truck is said to focus on high performance and efficiency, with features such as smart and robust design and focus on safety and ergonomics of the user.
Robot helps clinch export order
A Kawasaki robot has helped UK engineering firm Morris Brothers earn an export contract.
Key cog in the machine
Logistics service provider makes use of multihead weigher solution from Ishida to weigh and pack nuts, bolts and washers into cardboard boxes.
Flexible robotic solution
Omron has unveiled its vision of future industrial manufacturing, which features an end-to-end, flexible and automated production line.
Augmented reality tools assist with servicing
ABB Ability Remote Insights for service helps customers bring operations back online more quickly with remote expert support and guidance.
