The DVSA has recently published new and updated guidance on how to make sure goods and other items are loaded, secured, and unloaded safely from HGVs, trailers, vans and cars.
Load security has long been a hot topic for operators. Ensure you and your drivers are up to date.
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Kent’s largest vehicle recycling business RECLAMET has won the coveted national ‘Vehicle Recycling (Medium-size) Company of the Year Award 2024′. The Award was announced at a National Awards ceremony held at the RAF Museum, Cosford and organised by ATF Professional Magazine.
One of the most significant developments in forklift truck safety technology turned 25 in 2024.
In an ecommerce industry first, systems integrator, Ferag, and auto-boxing specialist, Sparck Technologies, have collaborated to develop a continuous ‘one touch’ process from order-picking to individual ‘fit-to-size’ boxes ready for despatch.
Transport Research and Innovation Grant will be used by transport consultancy to help designers better understand risks based on collision data.
New thinking in online fulfilment order picking that combines long established warehouse ‘wave’ picking techniques with state-of-the-art sorting robots is delivering eye-catching improvements in picking rates, says Frazer Watson, Global Vice President of Rainbow Dynamics
Rising ecommerce packaging costs and the European Union’s new Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulations (P&PWR) require careful consideration – and UK businesses need to be aware. By Jo Bradley, Business Development Manager at Sparck Technologies
Rushlift, the national full-service provider of materials handling equipment (MHE), has opened a Centre of Excellence for training forklift truck maintenance engineers and drivers at its Northampton HQ. The investment provides state-of-the-art facilities, alongside highly skilled trainers, allowing Rushlift to open-up its training capabilities to businesses across the country.
RackBot, the latest innovation in automated intralogistics technology from Lancashire-based Rainbow Dynamics, is described by the company as representing a paradigm shift in goods-to-person automated order picking.
Data-driven insights can help optimise the performance, maintenance and sustainability of warehouse automation. Dan Migliozzi, Sales & Marketing Director, at independent systems integrator, Invar Group, sets out how to achieve the best results.
Improved forklift safety, lower running costs and reduced downtime are among the many benefits that lift truck operator training will bring to a business, says Nick Faulkner, Training Manager of Toyota Material Handling UK
An experienced project manager and market leader in the energy sector, James Easty brings a wealth of experience to help SYSTRA grow its presence.
Richard Smith, Chief Executive of the Road Haulage Association (RHA), is urging all haulage, coach, and van operators to take immediate action by contacting their MPs ahead of the Chancellor’s Budget on 30 October. With the Chancellor preparing to outline her fiscal plans, the RHA is calling on industry stakeholders to ensure the vital concerns of the transport sector are heard at this critical time.
