Amazon logistics takes next step
In its April 2016 report, eCommerce delivery firm ParcelHero predicted Amazon would become a logistics company. Now Amazon has launched end-to-end delivery service Shipping with Amazon.
Two hour slots
Online retailer MattressNextDay has switched its next-day, two-man courier service to Panther Warehousing.
Put focus on ports
Renovotec has called for more flexible, real-time connectivity in port-hinterlands.
Joystick wins award
The industrial joystick series ST 2020 has earned FSG a prestigious supplier award from Liebherr-MCCtec Rostock in the “Innovation” category.
TGW realises first Mustang project in China
International automotive parts supplier HELLA has ordered an automatic mini-load warehouse from TGW Logistics for a new intralogistics centre in Shanghai – the first order to be placed in China since the opening of a TGW production unit in the country.
Electric trucks for home delivery
Rhenus Home Delivery has welcomed a fleet of the latest Daimler electric trucks to its Berlin and Brandenburg depots.
Recycled plastic becomes storage bins
In January the Chinese banned all imported plastic for recycling, presenting the UK with a huge problem on what to do with all the extra recycled plastic sat in recycling centres across Britain.
Chain ID App improved
A tool that identifies conveyor chain has been added to the UK’s first Chain ID App from Donghua.
Revenue protection solution
Avery Weigh-Tronix has launched a new Revenue Protection solution which can quickly and accurately capture the weight and dimension of parcels and heavy / large freight.
Telescopic lip dock leveller
Food firm Ebrofrost UK improved health and safety capabilities while preparing for an expected increase in dispatches and deliveries in 2018, through the installation of a new Thorworld Industries loading bay solution.
Wood wool for gift packaging
Kite Packaging adds wood wool to its growing packaging range.
New standard set
Lightweight Fibrelite composite technology means safe and fast manual removal of manhole covers.
Routing and scheduling help
Plumbing World is employing a cloud-based multi drop routing and scheduling solution from Maxoptra to help expand its delivery operation.
Portable data logger
Omega’s latest portable temperature and humidity data loggers offer accurate and repeatable logging for temperature (OM-91) and temperature/relative humidity (OM-92).
Weigh up the risks of overloaded vans
Venson Automotive Solutions reminds businesses that overloaded vans can be one of the most unsuspecting yet damaging factors to affect fleets.
Flexi launches revamped website
Narrow Aisle, the intralogistics solutions specialist, has revamped its main company website – www.flexi.co.uk.
Handling with care
The St Clare Engineering range of Grab-O-Matic fork attachment and pedestrian drum handlers provide a safe and efficient solution.
LPR says ‘business as usual’ despite wood shortages
Despite wood shortages – it’s ‘business as usual’ for LPR… TimCon is raising the alarm on timber shortages, but red pallet pooling specialist LPR’s service remains unaffected.
Centriq Group sees record year
The global technology company, parent of Voiteq and Cirrus Logistics, saw 27% growth in revenues its latest figures.
Double deck solutions at CV Show
Transdek UK is demonstrating its total double deck solutions expertise with a working scenario of an Urban Wedge Max double deck trailer docked onto a modular V2G (vehicle to ground) loadhouse pod at the CV Show, NEC Birmingham on 24-26 April.
