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Past Issues

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September 1st - Whisky in the jar - and the by products in the lorry

Welcome to the 1 September Warehouse & Logistics News. Drink has been the ruin of many a good man and woman. Now, in our days of rising fuel costs and crippling duty, the latest research suggests... Read more »

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August 15th - Retail keeps the ‘W&L’ temperature warm

Welcome to the 15 August Warehouse & Logistics News. Thanks to modern technology you could well be reading this column on the beach on your mobile device, as you enjoy our digital edition. Happy... Read more »

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Editors Blog

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LOADING BAY - Loading bay effectiveness threatened by recession? - The comment from Warehouse & Logistics News

In any recession the temptation to cut supplier costs is strong, but in certain key areas, like the loading bay, such moves could prove a false economy.... Read more »

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FORK TRUCK - Forklift users watch those wheezes! - The comment from Warehouse & Logistics News

As the UK forklift market recovers, now would be a good time to lock in exceptional deals, for the terms of trade have rarely been so favourable for buyers.... Read more »

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Warehouse Insider

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The Warehouse Insider - May 1st

One of my favourite television programmes of the last few years was the BBC’s Life on Mars where the lead character was in a car crash and woke up as... Read more »

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The Warehouse Insider - Apr 15th

In honour of April fools day I thought I would write about warehouse pranksters. I’m sure every warehouse has one; certainly every large-scale warehouse... Read more »

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Quote Unquote

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Quote unquote - Paul Ridden, Managing Director, Skillweb

Skillweb provides mobile communication solutions designed to help client organisations manage their remote workforces and track the movement of goods.... Read more »

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Quote unquote Dan Derry, Managing Director, OPS Logistics Consultancy

OPS LOGISTICS CONSULTANCY OPS is a leading independent consultancy providing tailored solutions across all areas of logistics including mail, materials... Read more »

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Fork Truck History

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The history of the forklift truck - Episode 49: 1965 - The innovation continues

Warehouse & Logistics News is proud to bring you the forty-ninth instalment in our exclusive series on the history of the fork lift truck, the machine... Read more »

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The history of the forklift truck - Episode 48: 1965: Boss rolls out specialist trucks

Warehouse & Logistics News is proud to bring you the forty-eighth instalment in our exclusive series on the history of the fork lift truck, the machine... Read more »

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Pallet Management

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New trailer design sets safety standards

ONE of the safest trailers ever to appear on British roads has been launched by the UK’s leading palletised distribution network, Palletforce. Read more... Read more »

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Palletline signposting the evolution of the pallet network

Changing patterns in the distribution industry are making the Palletline solution increasingly attractive to customers who need to achieve best value combined... Read more »

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Pall-Ex in the fast lane with NEW IT system

The UK’s number one network for the distribution of palletised freight has joined forces with a leading business service provider to develop its award-winning... Read more »

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Industry News

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MD’s grandchildren open new warehouse building

Two youngsters, 3 year old Benjamin Davies and his 10 month old brother Edward, opened a new warehouse... Read more »

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Next generation looks to open new doors of opportunity

James Bedford & Co Ltd, is bucking the trend in UK manufacturing with a steady stream of orders... Read more »

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Swisslog:Integrated Logistics Solutions Company 2010

Following a detailed study of the logistics sector by The Institute of Transport Management (ITM)... Read more »

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Exclusive Interviews

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George Utz

George Utz Ltd is the UK manufacturing operation of the Swiss-owned Utz Group, with subsidiaries in Germany,... Read more »

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Minster Logistics

Minster Logistics provide highly configurable, comprehensive software solutions to market-leading distribution,... Read more »

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Gary Bale - CI Logistics - The Interview

Leicester-based CI Logistics has made itself a name for over 30 years for its bespoke, fully integrated... Read more »

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Forktruck News

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Briggs Equipment UK Ltd ‘taking Port engineering services to the next level’

Briggs Equipment UK Ltd, a leading national independent service provider and materials handling equipment... Read more »

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Carrying the cans

Impress Group, a leading global producer of metal packaging solutions, for consumer goods, has upgraded... Read more »

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Leading trade association warns that cheap trucks could prove an expensive option

Petrol stations… supermarkets… DIY stores… Garden centres… Prices everywhere continue to rise…... Read more »

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Warehouse I.T

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The Channel Island Co-operative Society Ltd

The Channel Islands Co-operative Society Ltd (CICS) operates at the forefront of one of the most dynamic... Read more »

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Automation - serving the e-Logistics market

Over 60 delegates from the UK’s leading retailers and leading logistic consultancies attended the ‘Automation... Read more »

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KNAPP to wow IMHX visitors with virtual warehouse

Warehouse automation supplier KNAPP is planning an exciting interactive experience for visitors to its... Read more »

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Warehouse Products

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Steel Partition price list as catalogue from Troax Lee

Steel Partitioning specialist Troax Lee have published an illustrated price list detailing its UK produced... Read more »

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New Stanley catalogue to save time

Stanley Handling has launched the latest version of its popular catalogue. Designed to save time for... Read more »

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Print & apply automates ID for UK toy warehousing

Print & apply labelling is being adopted by one of the UK’s top toy retailers to automate identification... Read more »

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Logistics News

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It’s a dog’s life for IPP Logipal

Leading one-way trip pallet pool specialist, IPP Logipal, has added fast growing Wagg Foods Ltd to its... Read more »

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Schmitz Cargobull trailers reduce rolling resistance and save money

S&J European Haulage has added new double deck, S.KO Express dry freight box trailers from Schmitz... Read more »

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AVNET Logistics opts for AutoStore by Swisslog

AVNET Logistics, the world’s largest distributor of semiconductor, interconnect, passive, electromechanical... Read more »

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Health & Safety

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Minimise risks at vacant loading docks

Stopping a 4500 kg forklift truck moving at speeds of up to 4 mph, the heavy-duty Dok-Guardian Safety... Read more »

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A-Safe launch new Armco

What does a hoover, a biro and Armco have in common? All are company names which have become generic... Read more »

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Explosion-proof smoke detectors for large areas

The Fireray 2000 EExd is a beam-type smoke detector from Fire Fighting Enterprises Ltd. It is the only... Read more »

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Batteries Report

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New battery rental service from Exide

Exide Technologies has launched a new traction battery rental solution; ‘Power Gap’ offers managers... Read more »

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More power for Ventura at Wath on Dearne

An advanced battery management system that manages change and charge operations for warehouse truck batteries... Read more »

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Higher charge at new Co-operative distribution centre

Co-operative Food Retail Logistics called on EnerSys to help optimise the warehouse space at its new... Read more »

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