KION Group fuel cell investment
THE INTRALOGISTICS group has started production of hydrogen propulsion systems and plans to invest more than €11 million in the launch of a 24V fuel cell system.
Hart hosts Hong Kong visitors
WITH SOME 20 projects completed in Hong Kong, Hart Door Systems arranged a visit to its head office and its production facility in Newcastle upon Tyne for staff from its Hong Kong distributor, AUB.
Saving lives on the road
VISIONTRACK, THE AI video telematics and connected fleet data specialist, has launched a sophisticated AI-powered post-analysis solution to boost commercial fleet safety.
Automated bagging system a ‘game-changer’
AN AUTOMATED packaging solution – provided by distribution partner Yorkshire Packaging Systems (YPS) using Hugo Beck’s flexo e-com machine – has helped totes ISOTONER (UK) to fulfil five times its previous daily order capacity in the run up to Christmas.
Stanley signs two AI partnerships
Workplace health and safety experts, Stanley, has partnered with two major Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovators, to offer groundbreaking workplace health and safety solutions to UK businesses.
DPD UK acquires final mile courier company Absolutely
Absolutely operates across the South East, with a fleet of circa 200 couriers servicing more than 2,500 clients.
3PL opts for robotic case packing
Situated within one of its many UK facilities, the new system from CKF tackles branded pet food products within shelf-ready cardboard cartons.
Logistics firm invests in Wirral warehousing space
Transport provider of bulk liquids & powders, Abbey Logistics also specialises in warehousing services including bag to bulk and bulk to bag handling.
Software aims to streamline loading
AutoScheduler.AI, a WMS accelerator, has introduced the Make-n-Ship warehouse optimisation platform that is designed to improve loading products straight off the production line.
Mitsubishi Forklifts Trucks enhances features
FOLLOWING THE Mitsubishi EDIA XL claiming the UK Material Handling Association’s (UKMHA) Environment award in 2022, Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks has upgraded its 4.0–5.5 tonne electric counterbalance further, as well as bringing many of the award-winning features to the rest of the EDiA range.
SWIFTI cobot looking nifty
ABB has launched the SWIFTI CRB 1300 industrial collaborative robot, aiming to bridge the gap between industrial and collaborative robots.
ShipStation adds UPS to UK carrier service
The cloud-based eCommerce shipping solution gives merchants access to UPS’s domestic and international shipping services at discounted rates.
Locus Vector on show
Locus Robotics will show Locus Vector in action for the first time in front of a European audience at the LogiMAT exhibition in Stuttgart from April 25-27.
Honeywell opens European research centre
The facility in Brno, Czech Republic, will be used by Honeywell’s engineers to develop next-generation warehouse solutions.
3PL appoints first in-house driver trainer
Two drivers have qualified as Class 2 licence holders at Miniclipper Logistics, which launched its ‘Warehouse to Wheels’ driver development campaign last year.
Construction gathers pace at key logistics park
A new development is reaching its final stages at Prologis Park Midpoint, in Birmingham. Progress pictures show steel frames complete on site at DC6, ahead of the unit’s projected completion in June this year.
Wickes extends contract with Wincanton
The home improvement retailer has awarded a four year contract to the supply chain solutions provider that will extend its mandate.
Optimise your space with Combilift design solutions
DEMAND FOR warehouse space is expected to continue to outstrip supply, and “improving not moving” could therefore be the answer to warehouse woes – assuming you know where to start with what can be a daunting task.
SANY to launch electric port machinery to Europe
The manufacturer already has electrically driven empty container handlers, reach stackers and terminal tractors in everyday use in Asia.
Descartes acquires GroundCloud
The logistics software firm has acquired GroundCloud, a cloud-based provider of final-mile carrier solutions and road safety compliance tools.
