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SMITH to build world’s first hydrogen-electric hybrid truck

SMITH to build world’s first hydrogen-electric hybrid truck

Nov 01, 2010 Logistics News Comments Off on SMITH to build world’s first hydrogen-electric hybrid truck

The global manufacturer of electric trucks Smith Electric Vehicles is building an innovative prototype that supplements the battery power with a hydrogen fuel cell. The result will be the world’s...
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Irish Road Haulage Association hits out at fuel suppliers

Irish Road Haulage Association hits out at fuel suppliers

Nov 01, 2010 Logistics News Comments Off on Irish Road Haulage Association hits out at fuel suppliers

Photo: Vincent Cauldwell, President, Irish Road Haulage Association Irish Road Haulage Association hits out at fuel suppliers _________________________ “Fuel suppliers are profiteering and putting...
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Irish Exporters Awards programme launched

Irish Exporters Awards programme launched

Nov 01, 2010 Features Comments Off on Irish Exporters Awards programme launched

The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) has launched its Export Industry Awards 2010 programme.
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LPG powered forklifts outsell diesel counterparts

LPG powered forklifts outsell diesel counterparts

Nov 01, 2010 Handling News Comments Off on LPG powered forklifts outsell diesel counterparts

The latest statistical evidence indicates a trend towards LP gas in overseas markets as a power source for forklift trucks.
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New association for Irish logistics operators

New association for Irish logistics operators

Nov 01, 2010 Logistics News Comments Off on New association for Irish logistics operators

Photo: Declan McKeon can be contacted at dmckeon@ftai.ie Freight Transport Association Ireland, a new multi-modal transport trade association going under the title ‘FTA Ireland’, has been...
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Briggs offers an intergalactic experience

Briggs offers an intergalactic experience

Nov 01, 2010 Handling News Comments Off on Briggs offers an intergalactic experience

Briggs Equipment, the sole national distributor of Yale Materials Handling products in the UK, will be offering a truly “out of this world” experience to visitors at the forthcoming IMHX...
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Fuel-saver nominated for Green Fleet Award

Fuel-saver nominated for Green Fleet Award

Nov 01, 2010 Logistics News Comments Off on Fuel-saver nominated for Green Fleet Award

A unique fuel-saving logging system developed by low-carbon vehicle specialist Ashwoods Automotive has been nominated for an award in the IT Innovation category in the GreenFleet 2010 Awards.
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TDG orders 800-strong LINDE forklift truck fleet

TDG orders 800-strong LINDE forklift truck fleet

Nov 01, 2010 Handling News Comments Off on TDG orders 800-strong LINDE forklift truck fleet

Supply chain management specialist TDG has signed a five-year contract that will see the group deploying 800 Linde forklift trucks to handle logistics operations at 100 of their customers’ sites...
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BUCKETS ARE NOT PILEDRIVERS

BUCKETS ARE NOT PILEDRIVERS

Nov 01, 2010 UK News Comments Off on BUCKETS ARE NOT PILEDRIVERS

The UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued an urgent warning to agricultural workers against the practice of using telehandler buckets to drive in fencing posts. The warning comes as a...
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Challenges and Opportunities in the Materials Handling Market

Challenges and Opportunities in the Materials Handling Market

Nov 01, 2010 Handling News Comments Off on Challenges and Opportunities in the Materials Handling Market

Jungheinrich Ireland views the current downturn as an opportunity to improve the relationship with both customers and staff.
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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...