As the festive trading period approaches, businesses are preparing for a significant increase in order volumes. Demand for packaging typically rises at this time of year as companies work to meet delivery deadlines and maintain service levels and the ability to secure sufficient packaging supplies can play an important role in keeping operations running smoothly. Planning ahead, reviewing stock requirements and assessing packing processes help businesses manage costs, avoid disruption and cope more effectively with seasonal demand, says Kite Packaging.
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Battery systems used in lift trucks are increasingly being integrated with the truck itself, charging infrastructure and fleet management software. Some lithium-ion battery solutions, including those offered by Yale, enable communication between the battery, charger and truck, providing greater visibility into energy consumption at fleet level. As a result, companies can move beyond simply tracking vehicle activity and gain a broader understanding of how energy is being used across their operations.
DP World and Thames Freeport have completed The Hive, a training, innovation and employee amenity centre at London Gateway. The facility is located within the logistics park and is intended to support workforce development and training across the Freeport area. The centre includes a dedicated training and skills hub that will provide more than 100 days of industrial and employability training each year.
The Cold Chain Hub, organised by TCS&D, is returning to the NEC Birmingham on 10-11 March 2027. The event will focus on temperature-controlled storage and distribution and cover the movement of chilled and frozen food products as well as pharmaceuticals. The exhibition will also feature suppliers of equipment, technology and services used across the cold chain sector. The organisers expect the event to attract visitors from the UK and mainland Europe, including buyers, logistics operators and specifiers involved in the food and pharmaceutical supply chains.
Warehouse storage systems can play an important role in improving safety by ensuring products are stored appropriately and handling risks are reduced. Wickens manufactures its racking systems to suit individual site requirements, considering the products being stored, the handling equipment in use and the available floor space, while racking configurations are specified according to the application.
Hörmann has introduced the HTL3 dock leveller, a modular loading bay system aimed at both new-build developments and refurbishment projects. The HTL3 features a steel construction, a redesigned telescopic lip and modifications intended to improve resistance to wear caused by repeated vehicle movements at loading docks.
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