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Conquering retail peaks with mobile robots – iFollow

Conquering retail peaks with mobile robots – iFollow

Dec 01, 2022 Articles, eCommerce, Interview, News in General Comments Off on Conquering retail peaks with mobile robots – iFollow

Retail peaks such as Black Friday can seriously challenge intralogistics operations. Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) offer a cost-effective solution that will help remove much of the risk, smooth the...
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New intermodal train service connecting DP World’s container terminals at London Gateway & Southampton

New intermodal train service connecting DP World’s container terminals at London Gateway & Southampton

Dec 01, 2022 BREXIT, Launch pad, Logistics News, News in General, Shipping & Freight, UK News Comments Off on New intermodal train service connecting DP World’s container terminals at London Gateway & Southampton

A new intermodal train service connecting DP World’s container terminals at London Gateway and Southampton will boost the resilience of the customers’ supply chains and enable them to switch...
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Currys invests in robotic suits to help warehouse workers deliver

Currys invests in robotic suits to help warehouse workers deliver

Nov 27, 2022 Case Study, eCommerce, Handling News, Logistics News, News in General, Shipping & Freight, UK News Comments Off on Currys invests in robotic suits to help warehouse workers deliver

Currys, a leading tech retailer, has revealed it has invested over £250,000 in a fleet of robotic exoskeleton suits to help colleagues from logistics partner, GXO, work safely and efficiently...
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DHL Supply Chain develops 400,000 sq.m of carbon neutral warehouses for customers in European key markets

DHL Supply Chain develops 400,000 sq.m of carbon neutral warehouses for customers in European key markets

Nov 27, 2022 eCommerce, Euro News, Green Supply Chain, News in General Comments Off on DHL Supply Chain develops 400,000 sq.m of carbon neutral warehouses for customers in European key markets

The real estate experts of DHL Supply Chain, the world’s leading contract logistics provider, have developed a carbon neutral real estate portfolio of 400,000 sqm to support customers’ growth...
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Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corporation trials EasyMile’s TractEasy driverless tow tractor on outdoor route

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corporation trials EasyMile’s TractEasy driverless tow tractor on outdoor route

Nov 27, 2022 Case Study, News in General, Supply Chain Comments Off on Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corporation trials EasyMile’s TractEasy driverless tow tractor on outdoor route

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) trialed EasyMile’s autonomous tow tractor, TractEasy, on its production line this month deeming it reliable, safe and stable. The driverless tow...
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Schoeller Allibert shares its logistics trends for 2023

Schoeller Allibert shares its logistics trends for 2023

Nov 20, 2022 Articles, Green Supply Chain, News in General, Supply Chain, UK News Comments Off on Schoeller Allibert shares its logistics trends for 2023

Schoeller Allibert, a leading manufacturer of sustainable returnable packaging for the logistics industry, has shared its perspective on trends set to shape logistics and warehousing through 2023....
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PALFINGER Powerhouse: Crawler Crane in the Tauernmoos Hydro Power Plant

PALFINGER Powerhouse: Crawler Crane in the Tauernmoos Hydro Power Plant

Nov 20, 2022 Features, Handling News, News in General Comments Off on PALFINGER Powerhouse: Crawler Crane in the Tauernmoos Hydro Power Plant

Compact and agile, strong and stable – the PALFINGER PCC 57.002 crawler crane lifts even the heaviest construction components on site with ease and precision. The environment and the...
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Logistics companies thinking outside the box on automation 

Logistics companies thinking outside the box on automation 

Nov 20, 2022 Articles, eCommerce, Logistics News, News in General Comments Off on Logistics companies thinking outside the box on automation 

With margins under pressure and labour in short supply, forward thinking logistics service providers are taking a new, radical approach to winning business using flexible automation. By Jo Bradley,...
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PALFINGER: Whisper-Quiet Beverage Logistics

PALFINGER: Whisper-Quiet Beverage Logistics

Nov 15, 2022 Case Study, eCommerce, Handling News, News in General, Shipping & Freight Comments Off on PALFINGER: Whisper-Quiet Beverage Logistics

The traditional Bavarian beer brewed by Hofbräuhaus Traunstein is loaded onto the delivery truck with the same care and expertise with which it is made. Thanks to the latest technology, the Truck...
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New MOFFETT service centres open in UK & Ireland where demand for Hiab products continues to grow

New MOFFETT service centres open in UK & Ireland where demand for Hiab products continues to grow

Nov 15, 2022 Fork Lifts, Handling News, News in General Comments Off on New MOFFETT service centres open in UK & Ireland where demand for Hiab products continues to grow

Support centres bringing parts, products and innovation to key locations   New service centres will open in parts of the UK & Ireland where demand for Hiab products continues to grow, as the...
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Logistics

Pallet industry calls for essential site status to keep supply chains operational during planned power cuts

Pallet industry calls for essential site status to keep supply chains...

The Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) has asked government to confirm it will act to keep the pallet and packaging business operational in the event of any planned power outages...
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New intermodal train service connecting DP World’s container terminals at London Gateway & Southampton

New intermodal train service connecting DP...

Currys invests in robotic suits to help warehouse workers deliver

Currys invests in robotic suits to help warehouse...

Logistics companies thinking outside the box on automation 

Logistics companies thinking outside the box on...

Arvato Supply Chain Solutions expands e-commerce business for Rituals Cosmetics

Arvato Supply Chain Solutions expands e-commerce...

Handling

Currys invests in robotic suits to help warehouse workers deliver

Currys invests in robotic suits to help warehouse workers deliver

Currys, a leading tech retailer, has revealed it has invested over £250,000 in a fleet of robotic exoskeleton suits to help colleagues from logistics partner, GXO, work safely and efficiently through the busy festive period. The suits, which are being used at Currys’ state-of-the-art facility in...
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PALFINGER Powerhouse: Crawler Crane in the Tauernmoos Hydro Power Plant

PALFINGER Powerhouse: Crawler Crane in the...