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idealworks’ iw.hub wins IFOY AWARD 2021 in the category “AGV”

idealworks’ iw.hub wins IFOY AWARD 2021 in the category “AGV”

Jul 17, 2021 Awards, eCommerce, Green Supply Chain, Handling News, News in General Comments Off on idealworks’ iw.hub wins IFOY AWARD 2021 in the category “AGV”

idealworks wins the International Intralogistics and Forklift Truck of the Year (IFOY) AWARD 2021 in the category “Automated Guided Vehicle” with its autonomous mobile robot, iw.hub. The...
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New EU distribution channel for faster Pyroban parts service

New EU distribution channel for faster Pyroban parts service

Jul 11, 2021 BREXIT, Euro News, News in General, Supply Chain Comments Off on New EU distribution channel for faster Pyroban parts service

Safety company Pyroban has appointed a distributor for parts in Europe to optimise the logistics process following Brexit. AI2C based near Marseille in France will now act as Pyroban’s European...
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LEEA and EKH working together to benefit their members

LEEA and EKH working together to benefit their members

Jul 11, 2021 Euro News, Handling News, News in General Comments Off on LEEA and EKH working together to benefit their members

The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), and EKH (Erkende Keurbedrijven Hijs & Hefmiddelen), are pleased to announce that they have reached an agreement to ensure that the two...
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IFOY AWARDs 2021 The Winners are …..

IFOY AWARDs 2021 The Winners are …..

Jul 11, 2021 Awards, Events, IFOY AWARDS, News in General Comments Off on IFOY AWARDs 2021 The Winners are …..

The winners of the International Intralogistics and Forklift Truck of the Year Award, or IFOY AWARD for short, were announced at a festive award night in German Football Museum. Representatives of...
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Merger between Cargotec and Konecrane underway

Merger between Cargotec and Konecrane underway

Jul 03, 2021 Global News, News in General Comments Off on Merger between Cargotec and Konecrane underway

European Commission commences Phase II review of the merger between Cargotec and Konecranes; completion of the merger expected by the end of H1/2022 On 1 October 2020, Cargotec Corporation...
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Michelin’s new X AGVEV – First tyre specifically designed for automatic guided vehicles (AGVs) operating in ports

Michelin’s new X AGVEV – First tyre specifically designed for automatic guided vehicles (AGVs) operating in ports

Jul 03, 2021 Fork Lifts, Handling News, Launch pad, News in General, Product Launch Pad, Shipping & Freight Comments Off on Michelin’s new X AGVEV – First tyre specifically designed for automatic guided vehicles (AGVs) operating in ports

Michelin has launched the new X AGVEV, the first tyre specifically designed for automatic guided vehicles (AGVs) operating in ports. The X AGVEV means that port operators now have access to a tyre...
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Jammie Dodgers! CHEP, announces a 3-year contract renewal with Burton’s Biscuit Company

Jammie Dodgers! CHEP, announces a 3-year contract renewal with Burton’s Biscuit Company

Jul 03, 2021 Case Study, Global News, Logistics News, News in General, Supply Deals Done Comments Off on Jammie Dodgers! CHEP, announces a 3-year contract renewal with Burton’s Biscuit Company

CHEP’S SWEET PARTNERSHIP WITH BURTON’S BISCUIT CO  The biscuit manufacturer achieves important sustainability benefits from CHEP’s Managed Exchange service  FMCG and retail marketplace supply...
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Hyster-Yale Group celebrates 40 years of manufacturing lift trucks in Northern Ireland

Hyster-Yale Group celebrates 40 years of manufacturing lift trucks in Northern Ireland

Jun 26, 2021 Articles, Fork Lifts, Global News, News in General Comments Off on Hyster-Yale Group celebrates 40 years of manufacturing lift trucks in Northern Ireland

In 2021, the Hyster-Yale Group proudly celebrates 40 years of manufacturing lift trucks at its plant in Northern Ireland as it announces the expansion of its Craigavon site.    The facility, which...
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New Cat 980 & 982 series wheel loaders deliver premium performance, increased productivity and lower maintenance costs

New Cat 980 & 982 series wheel loaders deliver premium performance, increased productivity and lower maintenance costs

Jun 26, 2021 Handling News, Launch pad, News in General Comments Off on New Cat 980 & 982 series wheel loaders deliver premium performance, increased productivity and lower maintenance costs

New XE models with a parallel path continuous variable transmission (CVT) offer even higher fuel efficiencies and lower operating costs Offering premium performance in the 9- to 11-tonne (10- to...
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Employee-facing apps consistently failing to meet the needs of the end user

Employee-facing apps consistently failing to meet the needs of the end user

Jun 26, 2021 Articles, Features, News in General Comments Off on Employee-facing apps consistently failing to meet the needs of the end user

While the vast majority of transport and logistics businesses are now making use of employee-facing mobile applications, new research has shown that many face regular reports of issues from their...
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Halfords Implements Descartes’ Last Mile Delivery Solution

Halfords Implements Descartes’ Last Mile Delivery Solution

Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, has announced that UK-headquartered Halfords, a leading automotive products and services retailer, is...
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DHL expands pharma logistics capacity in Florstadt, Germany

DHL expands pharma logistics capacity in...

GERVASI Ecologica – design and manufactures semi-trailers for scrap metals

GERVASI Ecologica – design and manufactures...

cargo-partner Expands High Tech Logistics Business Unit to Germany, Central & Eastern Europe

cargo-partner Expands High Tech Logistics...

Time for Eamonn Ryan to deliver the Western Rail Corridor – Ring

Time for Eamonn Ryan to deliver the Western Rail...

Handling

Halfords Implements Descartes’ Last Mile Delivery Solution

Halfords Implements Descartes’ Last Mile Delivery Solution

Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, has announced that UK-headquartered Halfords, a leading automotive products and services retailer, is using Descartes’ last mile delivery solution to enable dynamic delivery pricing in its...
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Allison Transmission introduces innovative TerraTran propulsion solution for global construction and mining markets

Allison Transmission introduces innovative...