07 Apr
Distribution, Drivers, Press Release, Transport

Pilkington Automotive targets fleet performance benefits with Ctrack telematics solution

Pilkington Automotive, the leading AGR distributor and wholesaler, has adopted fleet and video telematics from Ctrack to enhance road safety, boost efficiency and reduce environmental impact. The company is rolling out the advanced solution on all new vans within the company’s 35-strong commercial fleet that operate nationwide delivery service from a network of seven UK locations, including its central distribution centre in Redditch.

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13 Mar
Distribution, Press Release

Unmatched design and cutting-edge performance with the new Toyota Traigo48 electric forklift range

Toyota Material Handling Europe is delighted to introduce its new Toyota Traigo48 range of electric counterbalanced forklifts, offering superior performance, unmatched design, and a comprehensive set of features that set a new standard for material handling. With 3 and 4-wheel models available in various sizes, the Traigo48 range is tailored to meet the needs of customers requiring versatility and productivity in applications such as loading, unloading, stacking, and horizontal transport. 

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07 Mar
Distribution, International, Logistics

Greenspace Industrial join Rainbow Dynamics’ US distributor network

Lancashire-based Rainbow Dynamics has announced a new partnership agreement with Greenspace Industrial – one of Canada’s leading providers of material handling and storage systems – that sees Greenspace become a key distributor of Rainbow’s range of robotic and automated warehouse solutions across North America.

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05 Feb
Distribution, Europe, Freight, Insights

Doyle shipping group extends camera telematics partnership after safety improvements at Dublin port

Doyle Shipping Group (DSG), the port service, logistics and renewable energy specialist, has fitted an advanced multi-camera system on a fleet of 14 rubber-tyred gantry crane to further improve safety at Dublin Port. This follows the success of the solution from Camera Telematics – initially fitted on 44 terminal tractors, as well as 16-tonne forklifts and reach stackers, operating at the port – which has contributed to a 35% reduction in serious incidents in the past two years.

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29 Jan
Distribution, Employees, Insights, Warehousing

No more cheap labour – it’s time to pack smarter

If distribution and fulfilment operations ever did benefit from ‘cheap’ labour, a series of recent Government announcements has ensured that era is well and truly over. Controlling labour costs through automation is no longer optional – it’s a question of business survival. By Jo Bradley, Business Development Manager at Sparck Technologies.

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