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Attractions aplenty await visitors to Connacht Truck Show 2022 at Claremorris Equestrian Centre on Sunday, 5 June

Attractions aplenty await visitors to Connacht Truck Show 2022 at Claremorris Equestrian Centre on Sunday, 5 June

May 29, 2022 eCommerce, Events, News in General Comments Off on Attractions aplenty await visitors to Connacht Truck Show 2022 at Claremorris Equestrian Centre on Sunday, 5 June

*Gleaming Truck Displays *Truck & Van Trade Stands *Admission Free! *Charity Fundraising Event for My Canine Companion Truck and van enthusiasts, truck and van operators, drivers and customers as...
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Lyreco re-enforces its commitment in Ireland with €34 million investment in new Dublin facility

Lyreco re-enforces its commitment in Ireland with €34 million investment in new Dublin facility

May 22, 2022 eCommerce, Features, Launch pad, News in General Comments Off on Lyreco re-enforces its commitment in Ireland with €34 million investment in new Dublin facility

Global workplace solutions provider Lyreco expands operational excellence in Ireland with new head office and regional distribution centre Opening of new Dublin facility to create 50+ jobs and...
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Parcel sector needs Business Development Managers

Parcel sector needs Business Development Managers

Apr 24, 2022 eCommerce, Features, Logistics News, News in General Comments Off on Parcel sector needs Business Development Managers

The parcel and delivery sector is crying out for Business Development Managers (BDMs). According to Bis Henderson Recruitment, the talent finding company has seen a 160% increase in demand for...
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Jungheinrich forecast for 2022 financial year below market expectations due to economic uncertainty

Jungheinrich forecast for 2022 financial year below market expectations due to economic uncertainty

Mar 26, 2022 COVID-19, eCommerce, Fork Lifts, News in General Comments Off on Jungheinrich forecast for 2022 financial year below market expectations due to economic uncertainty

Despite a rise in economic uncertainty, which was once again massively heightened by the start of the Russia-Ukraine war at the end of February 2022, the Board of Management of Jungheinrich AG...
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DHL Supply Chain implements its first European fully automated small parts warehouse with robot picking for 1-2-3.tv

DHL Supply Chain implements its first European fully automated small parts warehouse with robot picking for 1-2-3.tv

Feb 25, 2022 Articles, Case Study, eCommerce, Green Supply Chain, Logistics News, News in General Comments Off on DHL Supply Chain implements its first European fully automated small parts warehouse with robot picking for 1-2-3.tv

Fully automated storage and retrieval system put into operation in the 1-2-3.tvwarehouse Working alongside employees, the Autostore robotics and software solution from Element Logic optimizes small...
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Yale enhances lithium-ion range with Sunlight Li.ON FORCE batteries

Yale enhances lithium-ion range with Sunlight Li.ON FORCE batteries

Feb 25, 2022 eCommerce, Green Supply Chain, Handling News Comments Off on Yale enhances lithium-ion range with Sunlight Li.ON FORCE batteries

Yale Europe Materials Handling will offer Sunlight Li.ON FORCE batteries as a power solution for its materials handling product range. Sunlight Group boasts over 12 years of research and development...
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Amazon Prime membership fee could soon rise – ParcelHero

Amazon Prime membership fee could soon rise – ParcelHero

Feb 12, 2022 Articles, eCommerce, News in General Comments Off on Amazon Prime membership fee could soon rise – ParcelHero

Amazon’s UK revenue jumped over 20% last year. That won’t halt a rise of at least 17% in the cost of Prime membership, if it follows the lead of Amazon US, says the home delivery expert...
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A new day for same day – most now expect same-day deliveries

A new day for same day – most now expect same-day deliveries

Jan 23, 2022 Articles, eCommerce, Handling News, News in General, Shipping & Freight Comments Off on A new day for same day – most now expect same-day deliveries

There has been a big change in shoppers’ attitudes to same-day deliveries. In 2020, just 33% of shoppers looked for same-day deliveries; this year it’s 56%, reveals the home delivery expert...
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Toyota’s new electric counterbalance range comes with a choice of lithium-ion, lead-acid or hydrogen power options

Toyota’s new electric counterbalance range comes with a choice of lithium-ion, lead-acid or hydrogen power options

Jan 23, 2022 eCommerce, Green Supply Chain, Launch pad, News in General, Product Launch Pad Comments Off on Toyota’s new electric counterbalance range comes with a choice of lithium-ion, lead-acid or hydrogen power options

Toyota Material Handling has launched a new range of electric counterbalance forklifts. Designed for both indoor and heavy-duty outdoor applications, the Traigo80 80-volt electric counterbalance...
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Kalmar to supply world’s first electric reachstacker with combined charging system

Kalmar to supply world’s first electric reachstacker with combined charging system

Jan 23, 2022 eCommerce, Green Supply Chain, Handling News, Launch pad, Logistics News, Multimodal Comments Off on Kalmar to supply world’s first electric reachstacker with combined charging system

Kalmar has concluded an agreement with Westport AS to supply a Kalmar Electric Reachstacker to support their decarbonisation efforts. The order, which also includes a five-year Kalmar Complete Care...
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Logistics

Palletways Bristol spices things up with new Bart Ingredients contract

Palletways Bristol spices things up with new Bart Ingredients...

Palletways Bristol has been awarded a spicy new contract Bart Ingredients which sees the haulier take responsibility for all the manufacturer’s palletised freight distribution in the UK. Palletways...
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Managing costs is key to offering free returns for online retailers

Managing costs is key to offering free returns...

PALFINGER: Into the Future with Solutions & Product Innovations

PALFINGER: Into the Future with Solutions &...

 DB Schenker receives exclusive Adidas signature sneaker for anniversary 

 DB Schenker receives exclusive Adidas signature...

DHL & Formula E to crown first “Together Green Global Hero” at 100th race in Seoul, South Korea

DHL & Formula E to crown first “Together...

Handling

 New NiKRASA version 3.0 for handling of non-craneable trailers 

 New NiKRASA version 3.0 for handling of non-craneable trailers 

TX Logistik AG (Mercitalia Group) has now presented the third generation of its NiKRASA technology. The solution, which also allows non-craneable semi-trailers to be easily loaded onto rail, has been improved once again and successfully tested in advance in rail and terminal operations. The newly...
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Hiab receives €7.5 million order for super heavy HIAB RAIL loader cranes

Hiab receives €7.5 million order for super...