Racking sits right at the heart of the warehouse – get it right and it can boost operational performance but get it wrong and it can turn the warehouse into a nightmare.

The Fork Lift Truck Association has developed an online system to help companies identify and prioritise training requirements for their operators. Virtual Risk Manager – FLT can identify whether refresher training is needed, helping eliminate areas of hi

JCB supplied two Teletruks to DHL Exel Supply Chain, to use at its 310,000 sq ft national distribution centre that it operates for Danone, in Coventry. The LPG powered TLT 30G two wheel drive trucks have extended reach achieved through a telescopic boom,

Barloworld Handling supplied a fleet of trucks and a battery management system to global safety company Aearo’s manufacturing site in Stockport. The company, which makes safety glasses, hearing protection and communication equipment for use with hard hats

Forklift safety technology has come a long way since Toyota set the ball rolling in 1998 with its System of Active Stability. This system – the world’s first in electronic forklift safety – was designed to calculate potential danger areas the forklift was

The logistics market is changing and that presents new challenges for the UK Warehousing Association. As a result, says chairman Derrick Potter, the association needs to be forward thinking in developing its operations.

The fire in Atherstone on Stour that resulted in the death of four firefighters is sure to send a powerful shockwave through everyone involved in designing, specifying building and managing warehouse structures.

Logistics Link South 2008 looks set to sell-out before Christmas for the first time in its seven year history.

The Freight Transport Association has extended its training programme to include a diploma in management.

Foulger Transport, a leading member of palletised freight distribution network Palletline, has won a £5 million contract with gym equipment supplier Life Fitness.