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Average shipping container prices decline at ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach, logjam still unabated

Average shipping container prices decline at ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach, logjam still unabated

Nov 24, 2021 Articles, BREXIT, COVID-19, eCommerce, Logistics News, News in General, Shipping & Freight, Storage & Racking, Supply Chain Comments Off on Average shipping container prices decline at ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach, logjam still unabated

Container Availability Index (CAx) values consistently greater than 0.80 showing very high levels of inbound containers Average container prices drop by 10.7% at the port of Los Angeles from Aug to...
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Double roll cage robots to transform UK grocery logistics

Double roll cage robots to transform UK grocery logistics

Nov 24, 2021 Global News, Logistics News, Storage & Racking, Supply Chain, UK News Comments Off on Double roll cage robots to transform UK grocery logistics

Premium, slimline autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) made in France can carry two roll cages at once in cold stores and ambient warehouses, making them an ideal productivity boosting solution for...
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First Euro Pool System recycled folding trays for the transport of fruit and vegetables

First Euro Pool System recycled folding trays for the transport of fruit and vegetables

Nov 12, 2021 Articles, eCommerce, Green Supply Chain, News in General, Storage & Racking Comments Off on First Euro Pool System recycled folding trays for the transport of fruit and vegetables

 Euro Pool System, logistics provider of reusable packaging in the European fresh supply chain, started using its first recycled folding trays in mid-October. This project is fully in line with the...
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Recycled plastic solutions can “bring resilience back to a chemical economy – Schoeller Allibert UK

Recycled plastic solutions can “bring resilience back to a chemical economy – Schoeller Allibert UK

Nov 05, 2021 Launch pad, News in General, Production Line, Storage & Racking Comments Off on Recycled plastic solutions can “bring resilience back to a chemical economy – Schoeller Allibert UK

Schoeller Allibert, a leading UK manufacturer and supplier of returnable and recyclable plastic packaging solutions for the chemical supply chain, has shared its perspective on how recycled plastic...
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New EPAL Quality Classification enhances the use and exchange of EPAL Euro pallets

New EPAL Quality Classification enhances the use and exchange of EPAL Euro pallets

Nov 05, 2021 Articles, eCommerce, Handling News, Logistics News, News in General, Storage & Racking Comments Off on New EPAL Quality Classification enhances the use and exchange of EPAL Euro pallets

Under what conditions can an EPAL Euro pallet no longer be exchanged? Is the quality of a Euro pallet reduced by wood splintering or residual labels? How do you know if a pallet is suitable for a...
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Dachser switches completely to green electricity

Dachser switches completely to green electricity

Oct 31, 2021 eCommerce, Euro News, Logistics News, Shipping & Freight, Storage & Racking, Supply Chain Comments Off on Dachser switches completely to green electricity

The logistics provider obtains 100 percent of its electricity worldwide from renewable sources; it will quadruple the amount of green electricity it generates itself using photovoltaic systems. As of...
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Jungheinrich automates for Coca-Cola HBC

Jungheinrich automates for Coca-Cola HBC

Sep 25, 2021 Articles, eCommerce, Euro News, Green Supply Chain, Logistics News, News in General, Storage & Racking Comments Off on Jungheinrich automates for Coca-Cola HBC

Jungheinrich is building an automation solution for Coca-Cola HBC at its Radzymin plant in Poland. The new warehouse system expands the existing facility and offers state-of-the-art technology. Some...
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Extra-large ticket holders for shelving & racking labels from Beaverswood

Extra-large ticket holders for shelving & racking labels from Beaverswood

Sep 12, 2021 eCommerce, News in General, Storage & Racking Comments Off on Extra-large ticket holders for shelving & racking labels from Beaverswood

New extra-large 125mm ticket holders from visual communication solutions specialist Beaverswood, have been introduced for heavy-duty warehouse, storage and logistics racking systems. Now available in...
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UK Transport & Storage sector has the highest number of closed businesses

UK Transport & Storage sector has the highest number of closed businesses

Aug 22, 2021 BREXIT, COVID-19, eCommerce, Logistics News, News in General, Shipping & Freight, Storage & Racking Comments Off on UK Transport & Storage sector has the highest number of closed businesses

ParcelHero to warn of an escalating crisis  The latest Government Business Insights report reveals the ongoing crisis enveloping transportation and storage businesses. The home delivery expert...
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Report highlights Acceleration of Automation due to Impact of Covid-19 

Report highlights Acceleration of Automation due to Impact of Covid-19 

Aug 14, 2021 COVID-19, Features, Green Supply Chain, Launch pad, Logistics News, Multimodal, News in General, Shipping & Freight, Storage & Racking Comments Off on Report highlights Acceleration of Automation due to Impact of Covid-19 

New research from Guidance Automation finds that 68% of companies have plans to invest in automation in the next six to twelve months Undertaken by SAPIO Research during April 2021, the research...
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Logistics

Getting the drinks in with a fleet of space-saving Flexi Truck very narrow aisle (VNA) articulated forklifts

Getting the drinks in with a fleet of space-saving Flexi Truck very...

A fleet of space-saving Flexi Truck very narrow aisle articulated forklifts have been deployed across the network of distribution depots operated by the UK’s largest independent drinks wholesaler...
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GEODIS plans to double its Contract Logistics Footprint in the UK

GEODIS plans to double its Contract Logistics...

Average shipping container prices decline at ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach, logjam still unabated

Average shipping container prices decline at...

Double roll cage robots to transform UK grocery logistics

Double roll cage robots to transform UK grocery...

New EPAL Quality Classification enhances the use and exchange of EPAL Euro pallets

New EPAL Quality Classification enhances the use...

Handling

Hiab launches HIAB iQ.1188 HiPro loader crane with new control system

Hiab launches HIAB iQ.1188 HiPro loader crane with new control system

Hiab, part of Cargotec, has launched the 110 tonne metre ™ super heavy loader crane HIAB iQ.1188 HiPro with the company’s new control system to deliver new productivity and safety benefits. The iQ range is HIAB’s new generation of loader cranes based on the new control system SPACEevo...
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Hiab launches HIAB iQ.1188 HiPro loader crane with new control system

Hiab launches HIAB iQ.1188 HiPro loader crane...