Fingerprint-based drug testing system targets logistics
Intelligent Fingerprinting has released the product which works on fingerprint sweat analysis.
Forklift safety fundamentals
Mentor FLT Training will join the Fork Lift Truck Association for a must-see seminar on forklift safety at The Health and Safety Event NEC in April.
BITO and WERMA combine for storage solution
BITO has launched flow racks fitted with StockSAVER from WERMA. The system generates replenishment orders automatically and reduces the margin for human error and reduces excessive safety stock holding.
Name change
After over 40 years of using the Dawsonrentals name across its various asset provision businesses, Dawsongroup is switching to use of its group title.
Survey on future tech
DHL has launched a research report on digitalisation in the supply chain. The report reveals that new technologies and solutions are developing at a fast-pace and disrupting industries on multiple fronts, with supply chains struggling to keep up.
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.
