Welcome to the February 1st issue of Warehouse & Logistics News. Clark has expanded the S-Series Electric with new three- and four-wheel forklifts. Thanks to their compact design and impressive manoeuvrability, the electric forklift trucks are the ideal solution for indoor and outdoor use in industry and retail. All models in the new series are designed to ensure smooth internal logistics with maximum availability and efficiency and are completely emission-free.

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Wise is delighted to announce the appointment of Richard Tucker as Enterprise Sales Director, effective January 2025. With over 20 years of experience across supply chain and logistics, retail, eCommerce, fulfilment, and third-party logistics, Richard has a proven track record in selling supply chain software and SaaS solutions to some of the world’s leading enterprises. In his new role, Richard will spearhead Wise’s large-enterprise strategy, driving account-based marketing and sales efforts to deliver scalable, customer-focused compliance solutions tailored to the needs of the logistics industry.

3PL fulfilment specialist Europa Warehouse in Corby has boosted its credentials having been awarded AA, the highest rating, from the Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standard (BRCGS). This accreditation covers the storage of food and non-food packaging, packaging materials, and consumer products. The globally recognised accreditation, (part of the British Retail Consortium, the go-to trade association for all UK retailers), marks the latest step in Europa’s warehouse investment programme, ensuring compliance for its retail, e-commerce, and wholesale customers.

WEC Lines has announced that it has achieved a Gold Medal from EcoVadis, the global standard for business sustainability ratings. The EcoVadis assessment evaluates 21 sustainability criteria across four core themes: Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement. Their ratings are based on international sustainability standards such as the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact, the International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards and the ISO 26000 standard.

Combilift, the global leader in material handling solutions, has been awarded Company of the Year at the prestigious Business & Finance Awards, in association with KPMG Ireland. This remarkable achievement marks Combilift’s 9th major win in the last three months, solidifying its position as an industry leader, according to our fork lift trucks feature.

Warehouses and logistics companies are under constant pressure to optimise operations and reduce costs. Packaging expenses, often considered a necessary overhead, can significantly impact the bottom line. However, Springpack’s Armour Wrap pallet wrap allows operators to cut packaging costs by 35% while ensuring superior pallet stability and product protection, says our packaging feature.

Enjoy reading the issue.

James Surridge

Publishing Editor

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