James Clark, secretary general of BITA, highlights the importance of new electrical technologies such as high frequency battery chargers. “They use less mains energy than conventional chargers, and permit time-efficient ‘opportunity charging’ over breaks.
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We might be in the midst of a recession, but it seems now is the ideal time to invest in warehouse automation and prepare for when the market recovers. LUCY TESSERAS reports.
Logistics Link Live is on course to host the industry’s hottest innovations with exhibitors lining up to offer top tips on how to slash logistics costs and boost efficiencies.
Foods group Heinz reckons it has made big savings as a result of implementing components of Sterling Business Integration Suite and Sterling Transport Management System.
Trident has launched a new mobile printer/plotter designed to simplify in-vehicle installation, and offer easier integration into mobile computing systems.
JLT, the Swedish manufacturer of rugged portable PCs, has appointed Per Holmberg chief executive officer.
Conveyor manufacturer Sovex has modified its MVL9 mobile vehicle loader to simplify and speed up parcel handling operations, as well as improve efficiency and reduce manual handling requirements.
Plant and Electrical has increased the storage density at its new warehouse in Dublin by 50 per cent with an Aisle-Master electric, articulated forklift.
A new European directive on whole vehicle type approval (ECWVTA) is coming into force with the aim of ensuring that all new commercial vehicles across the European Union meet the same safety and environmental standards.
The Malcolm Group, which operates the Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal, has invested more than £2 million in five Konecranes container handlers.
