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Growth of freight traffic could make it difficult to meet global climate change targets

Growth of freight traffic could make it difficult to meet global climate change targets

Jun 09, 2018 Logistics News, Case Studies Comments Off on Growth of freight traffic could make it difficult to meet global climate change targets

NEW BOOK: Leading academic reveals extent of the climate change challenge for logistics and shows what companies and governments can do to meet it Why this book matters: Logistics accounts for around...
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Flexis rise to the baking challenge for Signature Flatbreads

Flexis rise to the baking challenge for Signature Flatbreads

May 13, 2018 Handling News, Logistics News, Case Studies, UK News Comments Off on Flexis rise to the baking challenge for Signature Flatbreads

Based in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, industrial baker Signature Flatbreads produces a range of speciality bakery products including tortillas, naans, sandwich flatbreads, pittas, pancakes and crumpets...
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Case study: Covers Timber & Builders Merchants looks to the future with Doosan electric trucks

Case study: Covers Timber & Builders Merchants looks to the future with Doosan electric trucks

Oct 21, 2017 Handling News, Logistics News, Case Studies Comments Off on Case study: Covers Timber & Builders Merchants looks to the future with Doosan electric trucks

Covers is a family owned timber and builders merchants operating a network of thirteen branch locations across the South of England. With a history that stretches back over 170 years the business has...
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New evidence confirms hygiene of wood in contact with fruits, fish & cheese

New evidence confirms hygiene of wood in contact with fruits, fish & cheese

Feb 27, 2016 Logistics News, Case Studies Comments Off on New evidence confirms hygiene of wood in contact with fruits, fish & cheese

Two recent research studies in France and Spain demonstrate the superior antimicrobial properties of wood species such as pine and poplar, when compared to smooth synthetic materials, including...
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Logistics lifeline for the Islands

Logistics lifeline for the Islands

May 07, 2015 Case Studies Comments Off on Logistics lifeline for the Islands

When faced with having to replace their forklift fleet, the management of Condor Logistics, a Channel Islands-based freight forwarding company, found the answer in 3-wheel and 4-wheel Yale electric...
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A SWEET DEAL FOR EGEMIN

A SWEET DEAL FOR EGEMIN

Mar 09, 2015 Case Studies Comments Off on A SWEET DEAL FOR EGEMIN

How a Belgian chocolate maker increased its storage capacity and optimised its logistics flow with Automated Guided Vehicles. __________________   At its storage and production facility in Tienen,...
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WEIGHING THE OPTIONS

WEIGHING THE OPTIONS

Jan 12, 2015 Case Studies Comments Off on WEIGHING THE OPTIONS

How Ravas forklift weighing systems create extra revenue for an express delivery operator ___________________   Companies that despatch goods should know the weight of their pallet loads as...
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COMBILIFT delivers for STAMCO

COMBILIFT delivers for STAMCO

Oct 29, 2014 Case Studies Comments Off on COMBILIFT delivers for STAMCO

Monaghan-built fleet for UK building supplies company __________________________   When Stamco’s previous forklifts came to the end of their working life, the East Sussex building supplies company...
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HEAVY METAL

HEAVY METAL

Sep 03, 2014 Case Studies Comments Off on HEAVY METAL

Sidetrackers maximise steel storage capacity Demonstrating yet again that electric side-lifting multi-directional forklift trucks have proved useful as a space-saving machine, a large steel...
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PORSCHE DRIVES EFFICIENCY

PORSCHE DRIVES EFFICIENCY

Jul 08, 2013 Case Studies Comments Off on PORSCHE DRIVES EFFICIENCY

The renowned sports car manufacturer has focused on the principle of standardisation in order to ensure its new spare parts facility is a model of efficiency. ______________________ The new main...
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Read now: Summer 2018

Logistics

How to build an ATEX forklift

How to build an ATEX forklift

To comply with European legislation, forklifts operating in potentially explosive atmospheres require special conversion to reduce the risk of ignition. But what does this involve? Safety company...
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Hyster meets demands of Port of Antwerp

Hyster meets demands of Port of Antwerp

New Logitrans A/S Multi-drum turner

New Logitrans A/S Multi-drum turner

30 Cartwright curtainsiders for Dixons Carphone

30 Cartwright curtainsiders for Dixons Carphone

DP World London says Hello to Halo

DP World London says Hello to Halo

Handling

How to build an ATEX forklift

How to build an ATEX forklift

To comply with European legislation, forklifts operating in potentially explosive atmospheres require special conversion to reduce the risk of ignition. But what does this involve? Safety company Pyroban explains. “A very small percentage of forklifts are used for operations in Zone 1, 2, 21 or...
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Hyster meets demands of Port of Antwerp

Hyster meets demands of Port of Antwerp

New Logitrans A/S Multi-drum turner

New Logitrans A/S Multi-drum turner

First Combilift purpose-built order picker designed for long loads

First Combilift purpose-built order picker...