Digital fork camera
Jungheinrich has released a networked digital fork camera for intelligent scanning of goods.
High-performance crossbelt sorter
Interroll has extended its portfolio of automatic sorting solutions to include the Crossbelt Sorter MX 025H, a new high-performance system capable of handling up to 20,000 conveyed goods per hour.
B2C and B2B ops combined
Warehouse expansion provides opportunity to fulfil trade and consumer orders from same stockholding.
Warehouse IT hardware supplier responds to virus crisis
Renovotec, the leader in rugged hardware, software and services provider for supply chain companies is implementing a business continuity plan for the company and its people in the face of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Free live border congestion map available
The solution for supply chains, retailers and logistics service providers to gain real-time information on border waiting times as a result of cross-border delays resulting from Coronavirus crisis has been made available.
FLTA Awards postponed
The 26th annual FLTA Awards for Excellence, which had been due to take place on Saturday 21st March has officially been postponed in light of the current coronavirus pandemic.
FTA vows to keep vehicle inspection service open during pandemic
The Freight Transport Association says members are struggling to book vehicle inspections with local garages due to shortfalls of staff under the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Emergency bill gives Border Force power to close ports
The Government has announced that an emergency coronavirus bill to cope with the pandemic.
Let drivers use toilets and welfare facilities
The Health & Safety Executive is insisting HGV drivers must have access to on-premises toilet and welfare facilities.
Shipping giant invests in eComm fulfilment firm
Maersk Growth, the corporate venture arm of container logistics company giant A.P. Moller – Maersk, has invested in Huboo, a UK-based multi-channel fulfillment service.
Air cushion systems range expanded
The air cushion machines inflate a wide range of filler and wrapper cushion with air on demand and use 100% recyclable film.
Washroom hygiene a key priority
Holchem provides a range of high-quality hand hygiene management systems that are designed for use in washrooms as well as a range of housekeeping products that can be used to ensure washrooms are kept hygienically clean.
Sustainable plastic pallet website launches
Exporta has created and launched a new website and brand called Plastic Pallet Experts.
Hörmann UK takes measures to tackle COVID-19 crisis
Wolfgang Gorner, managing director of Hörmann UK has reacted to COVID-19 and its threat to the health and wellbeing of the nation.
UK Mail fined £400k after forklift injuries
The postal service company was fined after two employees were injured by fork lift trucks in two separate incidents.
Stick to hygiene laws to keep logistics safe
FTA, RHA and Unite are calling on those using the services of these workers to ensure that adequate hygiene facilities, including hot and cold running water, are available to all drivers and warehouse operatives delivering to, or collecting from business premises.
Tech firm mass-producing face masks
Energy specialist and forklift manufacturer BYD has created a face masks plant in response to the coronavirus crisis.
Logistics firm fined after warehouse roof risk spotted
A Blackburn logistics company has been fined after failing to provide fall protection for workers replacing the roof of its premises.
Hermes doubles locker provision
Hermes has increased the number of lockers available for its customers to use to return or send items as part of its drive for contactless delivery and to support social distancing.
COVID-19: Supporting the supply of essential goods
Operating under government guidelines and as a supplier to businesses that are providing essential items, Exporta is focusing on supporting their supply chains to keep goods moving.
