Welcome to the July 15th issue of Warehouse & Logistics News. In our front cover story you can read how with their goal to better understand the distress load market for food security, total supply chain solutions provider Oakland International has engaged market analysis research specialists Analytiqa to identify the dynamics of the distress load market within the UK and Ireland. With a specific focus on food safety, Oakland International wants to consider the impact of clandestine infiltration (where a load in transit is compromised due to illegal migrant activity) and other causes of distressed loads in the logistics sector.
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With a new design specifically developed to accommodate the weight of electric vans, loading and unloading specialist Thorworld Industries is releasing an upgraded mobile van docking ramp. The ramp caters for the growing use of e-vehicles for logistics – and can be ordered in various configurations, in fixed or mobile versions and with optional adjustable height legs, to suit customers’ specific requirements.
With its revolutionary robots working alongside human team members, Active Ants, a fulfilment specialist for global online stores, has launched its first ever e-fulfilment centre in the UK. The e-fulfilment company, which was created in the Netherlands in 2010, has opened its first e-fulfilment centre in Northampton, after successfully establishing multiple robot operated warehouses across Europe.
A leading provider of innovative packaging solutions, Allpack is proud to announce the launch of WineGuard™, a revolutionary pulp packaging fitment designed to provide superior in-transit protection for bottles.
WineGuard™ is a breakthrough packaging solution specifically engineered to address the e-commerce wine and beverage industry’s challenges. This innovative fitment is crafted from sustainable pulp materials, such as recycled paper or cardboard, ensuring its eco-friendly credentials while delivering exceptional performance, according to our packaging feature.
With a leading reputation in dealing in reconditioned folding pallet boxes, Plastic Mouldings Northern Ltd (PMN) runs this operation alongside their manufacturing capabilities in creating new and bespoke plastic packaging solutions. Folding pallet boxes have become a crucial part of warehousing and logistics operations throughout many industries and are a key asset to the supply chain, largely due to their unrivalled performance and sustainable benefits, our pallets and containers feature reports.
With a growing demand for their products and services, Flexeserve sought an automated production and material handling solution that would enhance efficiency, improve ergonomics, and reduce cycle times. LAC, a trusted provider of automation solutions, rose to the challenge and delivered a tailor-made solution consisting of two mechanised production lines equipped with an inline automated pallet conveyor system, says our warehouse I.T. feature.
As the 2023/24 Premier League season approaches, see the centre spread for our wall planner with all the fixtures, provided by UPN.
Enjoy reading the issue.
James Surridge
Publishing Editor
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