Tech assists brewer’s zero accidents aim
A radio-based proximity detection and warning system from ELOKON has been deployed to mixed production facility.
New narrow electric multidirectional sideloaders
Narrow-aisle warehouses are useful for space-saving. Yet the narrow aisles between the high racks still need to be navigated, placing particular requirements on handling long loads and calling on logistics operators to take specific safety precautions.
Tech can help attract talent… but only so far
Ahead of his presentation at next week’s Tomorrow’s Warehouse Event, Gary Twynholm, Co-founder & Director, Link Logistics Services, highlights how tech can be used to attract talent into the logistics industry.
Webinar today at 10.30 – Dynamic Warehouse Agility
WE WOULD like to invite you to Logistics Matters’ CPD webinar on Why Dynamic Markets Demand Warehouse Agility, which takes place TODAY, 1 June 2023 at 10:30am.
Amazon launches term-time contracts for operatives
THE CONTRACTS provide operations employees guaranteed time off during Summer, Easter and Christmas holidays, enabling more time with their children.
Box Latch on show at Tomorrow’s Warehouse Event
Item Products, producer of recycled plastic components for the packaging industry, will exhibit its range of Box Latch products at Tomorrow’s Warehouse, held at the Coventry CBS arena on 8 June 2023.
Multi-user warehouse planned for Port of Liverpool
Peel Ports Group is investing £28 million on a new facility at the Port of Liverpool in its biggest single investment in warehousing this year.
GXO and Bigblue expand partnership
GXO Logistics has expanded its partnership with Bigblue, to include warehouse logistics in France. Bigblue, which offers brands and online stores fulfillment services, started its partnership with GXO in Spain in a shared space facility.
Pharma firm addresses complex fulfilment challenges with Locus Robotics
Ireland’s largest pharmaceutical distribution company has partnered with Locus Robotics to deploy 21 LocusBots at its Baldonnel Dublin distribution centre to improve customer order fulfilment productivity.
Hike in workers using employee benefits’ shopping discounts
Demand for financial savings on day-to-day shopping and living expenses via employee perks and benefits continues to rise, new analysis by provider HIVE360 has revealed.
3D camera with certified safety launches
SICK HAS launched the safeVisionary2, the world’s first compact 3D time-of-flight camera with safety certification performance level c, in accordance with ISO 13849.
Low warehouse vacancy rates predicted to persist
According to Savills, vacancy rates at a nationwide level for industrial & logistics space (units of 100,000 sq ft +) are unlikely to exceed 7.5% in 2023, despite a normalisation in take-up rates to pre-covid levels.
Tarmac pledges commitment to net zero logistics
The construction business has signed up to pledged to support Logistics UK’s Route to Net Zero commitment, encouraging those operating across the sector to decarbonise their operations quickly and effectively to help speed up the UK’s path to net zero by 2050.
Pass the pallets
Returning CHEP pallets is good for everyone, says the pallet pool leader.
Kardex flexible automation doubles efficiency for 3PL
The Nordics’ leading third-party logistics (3PL) provider, Nowaste Logistics, with a focus on implementing high-quality and innovative automation solutions, commissioned Kardex to create a tailor-made solution for their new customer’s requirements.
RFID LED labels boost item locating and picking
TRACK ASSETS and manage inventories more efficiently in complex industrial environments with fully customisable RFID labels that can fit any surface. Scan and identify, or locate multiple items at once from a distance, or 1 by 1 in close proximity.
Electric empty container handler debuts
CARU Containers has taken on a battery-powered Hyster empty container handler for its Rotterdam depot.
Lower disruption option
Almost every one of the 3,000 business executives in a survey reported by the influential magazine Forbes believed their companies lacked the capability to address major changes.
Sustainability drives 50 JCB Teletruk purchase
RECYLING FIRM EMR has bought 50 electric Teletruk models, in a deal worth more than £3 million.
Automated pouch line boosts production
PACKAGING AND robotic automation company, RMGroup, installed an automated pouch line at US-based Buckman’s Inc., a supplier of swimming pool chemicals.
