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Materials handling exhibition launches (19th August 2010)
EasyFairs is launching Materials Handling 2011, a show focused on the materials handling supply chain.
From Newsletter Stories
Bibby acquires contracts as MRS enters receivership for an undisclosed sum (18th August 2010)
Bibby Distribution has bought a significant part of the English operations of haulage company MRS Distribution from the receivers.
B&Q to revamp warehouse operations (16th August 2010)
Plans for a £77.4m warehouse which will create 550 new jobs in Swindon have been given the go-ahead, reports the BBC.
Blaze at Rotherham warehouse (10th August 2010)
Firefighters tackled a large warehouse fire on Monday evening in the Westgate area of Rotherham.
Road sell-off pondered but is it best for the long haul? (1st August 2010)
The Department for Transport is looking at a proposal for privatising parts of the road network, according to the the Daily Telegraph. The plan has been put together by NM Rothschild, the investment bank and an expert in state sell-offs.
From News
Man dies in forklift accident (1st August 2010)
A man, Andrew William Davies, 42 of Albury, has died in the West Midlands after becoming trapped between a forklift truck and a reversing lorry.
Swisslog wins Schreiber order (1st August 2010)
Swisslog has been awarded a major order by Schreiber Foods. The food giant has annual sales of over $3billion
Health and Safety ’10 - Scotland (1st August 2010)
Health and Safety ‘10 will take place at the Royal Highland Centre on the 15th and 16th September is – Scotland.With event partners 3M, Ansell, Arco and DuPont, the event offers free seminar programme, exhibition and parking.
Dealing safely with spills (1st August 2010)
H&SS presents an Environment Agency led roundtable debate designed to help logistics companies create an effective spill prevention culture
From Health & Safety
M&S launches new distribution centre in Bradford (22nd July 2010)
Marks & Spencer has opened a 1.1 million sq ft distribution centre on ProLogis Park Bradford, just off the M606.
Man found murdered in Wembley warehouse (22nd July 2010)
A warehouse owner discovered a murdered man when he opened his Wembley warehouse on Tuesday.
Man dies in tragic forklift accident (13th July 2010)
A man has died in the West Midlands after becoming trapped between a forklift truck and a reversing lorry.
Chemical leak at distribution centre injures 28 (28th June 2010)
Ammonia leaked from a pipe during routine maintenance of a freezer at the Brakes depot in Tamworth, Staffordshire.
Environment Agency invites feedback on spill prevention in logistics operations (28th June 2010)
Over half of transport, logistics and distribution operators have suffered a major spill, says report.
Budget reaction - Industry vows to continue fight on fuel duty (23rd June 2010)
Industry associations are pressing Chancellor George Osborne to roll back planned fuel duty increases but welcomed some measures in the emergency budget.
Emergency budget preserves fuel duty rises this year and next (22nd June 2010)
The Government has declined to drop plans by the previous administration to increase fuel duty this year and next year. Instead it has promised no “new” increases in fuel duty.
Emergency budget first look - Osborne backs business (22nd June 2010)
There was good news for industry in today’s pro-business emergency budget by George Osborne.
Conference backs water transport (21st June 2010)
The case for moving more cargo on the River Thames is growing, according to Joseph Dack of Transport for London
Rules on working time must apply to self-employed lorry drivers, confirm MEPs (18th June 2010)
Self-employed lorry drivers must be brought under the same rules on working hours as drivers who work for companies, decided the European Parliament.
Road transport hit by latest Treasury cuts (17th June 2010)
A £1.1 billion scheme to improve the A14 has been suspended in the latest round of spending cuts announced today by Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander.
Red tape: of benefit to all or strangling businesses? (1st June 2010)
While the coalition government in the UK is determined to cut red tape governing businesses, there is no sign that European regulations will become any less pertinent.
CIPS worry for services (1st June 2010)
Purchasing managers reporting into the Markit/CIPS Purchasing Managers’ Index for services show slight gains in May but although activity rose for the 13th consecutive month, it was at its weakest for nine months.
New SHEDA president (1st June 2010)
Newly elected president of the Storage & Equipment Distributors’ Association (SHEDA).
RHA welcomes coalition move (1st June 2010)
The Road Haulage Association has welcomed a coalition pledge to create a fairer deal for UK hauliers. The association noted the comments regarding ‘a new system of HGV road user charging to ensure a fairer arrangement for UK hauliers’.
Rail freight route to Italy (1st June 2010)
DB Schenker has launched direct rail freight services between Birmingham and Padova in northern Italy.
Better than the last lot? (1st June 2010)
Roger Williams reflects on ways the new government might impact transport, covering a fair fuel stabiliser,empty rates and foreign hauliers paying their way
From Features
A lost generation? (1st June 2010)
Transport is a huge employer with an ageing workforce but replenishing personnel in an environment of spending cuts is a huge challenge says Geoff Dossetter
FSDF calls for vision with spending cuts (1st June 2010)
The Food Storage and Distribution Federation has called for the Government to show far-sighted vision when making spending cuts affecting the transport industry, warning that rash cuts now could have adverse long term consequences.
Hammond ponders steep transport cuts (28th May 2010)
New Transport Secretary Philip Hammond MP has revealed on the BBC2 programme Daily Politics that government spending cuts would “quite likely” make the government unpopular.
Asda to buy Netto for £778m (28th May 2010)
Asda has reached agreement with Dansk Supermarked A/S to purchase its fully owned subsidiary, Netto Foodstores for £778m.
Denby argues for super lorries (27th May 2010)
Britain’s most controversial haulage firm boss, argued in favour of a new generation of 82-foot long super lorries at a special University of Huddersfield conference on International Sustainable Logistics.
Haulier: ‘Help us cut £1m fuel bill’ (27th May 2010)
The head of haulage firm AK Worthington has called on the coalition Government to tackle spiralling petrol prices.
Atherstone fire update (27th May 2010)
Detectives are continuing to question a 47 year old man who was arrested yesterday in connection with a fatal fire at Atherstone on Stour.
CILT: 'Transport should be priority' (17th May 2010)
CILT has welcomed the appointment of Philip Hammond as the new Secretary of State for Transport.
Per plane tax will make UK 'less competitive' (14th May 2010)
FTA to press new Transport Secretary to reconsider ‘per plane’ aviation tax.
‘You’re getting it too good’ fleet managers warned (14th May 2010)
The Fork Lift Truck Association has warned fleet managers that cut-price lift truck hire deals are “unrealistically and unsustainably low”.
Hammond takes the helm (13th May 2010)
Philip Hammond has taken over as Secretary of State for Transport in the new Conservative Liberal Democrat coalition government.
Business gets its chance as the State is set to shrink (1st May 2010)
After lots of hand-wringing over a hung parliament, it turns out not to have been so bad after all.
Hammond takes the helm (1st May 2010)
Economist sees uncertainty ahead (1st May 2010)
Independent analysts Oxford Economics have predicted modest growth for the UK economy and the logistics industry as the most likely scenario in the coming years.
Spare us the baskets... (1st May 2010)
How will the differing views of the Conservatives and the Lib-Dems be moulded into practical policies for transport? Will we win or lose? Geoff Dossetter explores
Pessimism clouds industry says Bibby survey (30th April 2010)
Almost half (49 per cent) of owners and managers in the transport and storage sector feel that trading conditions are extremely tough, according to a new survey.
Resilient logistics industry shrugs off veil of ash (27th April 2010)
The UK logistics industry has demonstrated resilience and is swiftly recovering from the volcano ash crisis, which grounded aircraft in much of northern Europe for six days between April 15 and April 20.
Shift in warehousing emphasis plays part in Tesco growth (23rd April 2010)
Retail giant Tesco has continued to grow despite the downturn, with a trend to store stock on the shop floor rather than in the warehouse playing a role.
Warehouse facilities boosted (22nd April 2010)
RH Amar & Co is boosting the capacity of its High Wycombe warehouse facilities by 65% to 81,400 sq ft.
Shop around for the best fleet management deal (8th April 2010)
In the boom years the answer to keeping the warehouse ticking over at a high rate of knots often lay in buying more trucks. Buy now, pay later, get the shipment out.
‘Hug a haulier’ initiative to boost sympathy for logistics (1st April 2010)
Love Logistics is the latest initiative from the Freight Transport Association aimed at building awareness and appreciation for the industry in the public domain.
Huge forklift death payout (1st April 2010)
A US court has awarded a mammoth $8.9 million dollars (£5.9m) to the family of a man who died in a lift truck accident.
Further arrests over fire (1st April 2010)
Two more men were arrested earlier this month in connection with the fatal fire at Atherstone on Stour, Warwickshire in November 2007.
Call for joined-up logistics post-election (1st April 2010)
The commitment to the logistics sector of the main political parties is unclear despite the release of election manifestos, according to the Freight Transport Association.
Major hazard guidance offers detailed support (1st April 2010)
The Chemical Business Association and the UKWA have launched guidance designed to assist in achieving higher levels of major hazard management.
UPN plans hub re-location (1st April 2010)
Pallet network UPN has announced plans to relocate its hub and network services operations to help support growth and further its green credentials.
A vote for transport (1st April 2010)
Transport is rarely a big issue for voters when it comes to electing a new Government but it should be says Geoff Dossetter as he spells out his transport manifesto
From Logistics distribution
Exemplar green project (1st April 2010)
G.Park Blue Planet shows just how far developers can go to grab green credentials, with outstanding results achieved in energy efficiency and considerate design
Ailing fruit juice company to be saved, but just for fun... (29th March 2010)
Challengers in the UK’s first supply chain management competition, The Fresh Connection, could find themselves taking on the rest of the world as the competition looks set to go global.
Parcels entrepreneur stars as secret millionaire (29th March 2010)
Parcel2Go founder Fil Adams-Mercer has starred on Channel 4’s Secret Millionaire.
US utility looks to warehouse power (1st March 2010)
Utility Southern California Edison is leasing space on the roofs of about 50 warehouses in Los Angeles to generate 250 megawatts of electricity from solar power.
Corrugated packaging industry call (1st March 2010)
The UK corrugated packaging industry has called on MPs to support UK manufacturing in a pre and post election drive.
W’house fire arrests made (1st March 2010)
Three fire service staff have been arrested and bailed over the deaths of four firefighters in a Warwickshire warehouse in 2007.
Tesco shakes up northern distribution (1st March 2010)
More than 400 warehouse staff are fearing for their jobs after Tesco announced it will close its distribution centre in Middlewich,Cheshire.
Retailer fined after raised man-riding cage accident (1st March 2010)
A food retailer has been fined after one of its warehouse staff was injured while preparing pallets for delivery in a raised man-riding cage.
New CHEP head for EMEA (1st March 2010)
Dolph Westerbos has been appointed group president of CHEP Europe,Middle East & Africa (EMEA). He will take up his new post in mid-April and will report to parent company Brambles CEO Tom Gorman.
Warehouse fire control (1st March 2010)
The British Fire Sprinkler Association’s Stewart Kidd calls for compulsory automatic fire suppression for a wider range of warehouses
Reduced energy consumption (1st March 2010)
Automated logistics systems expert, Crisplant, has been awarded a contract to design and install a highspeed automated sorting system based on the 'green' Crisplant LS- 4000CB sorter.
From Conveying
Online shopping slows in January (25th February 2010)
Index shows online shopping feeling January blues.
Three arrested after warehouse fire (25th February 2010)
Three fire service staff have been arrested over the deaths of four firefighters in a Warwickshire warehouse in 2007.
Retailers reduce lorries on road (25th February 2010)
The food and grocery industry has saved 124 million HGV miles from UK roads through sustainable initiatives according to the retail industry information and training body IGD.
RTPI berates Government on 'half-baked' ports policy (22nd February 2010)
The Royal Town Planning Institute has slammed the Government’s recently published draft planning policy on ports provision as ‘unfit for purpose’ in a formal response to the consultation on a National Policy Statement for Ports.
Tesco turns food waste into power (22nd February 2010)
Pioneering distribution centre to be powered by waste products.
Getting past its peak or will it be ‘oil right on the night’? (1st February 2010)
A group of British businessmen, known as the UK Peak Oil Task Force, is warning that oil supplies could dwindle much more rapidly than many realise
Walmart to pioneer fuel cells in Canada (1st February 2010)
Walmart Canada has announced it will open its first sustainable refrigerated distribution centre in Balzac, Alberta, later this year.
400 logistics jobs axed (1st February 2010)
The logistics industry in the north-west suffered a blow as more than 400 warehouse and distribution staff were laid off as a result of retailer Ethel Austin going into administration
Early peak oil forecast threatens industry (1st February 2010)
A group of leading business people have called for urgent action to prepare the UK for Peak Oil.
Fleet managers turn to used trucks in recession (1st February 2010)
The British Industrial Truck Association has suggested used truck sales have risen significantly in the UK, as many fleet and warehouse managers turn away from buying new equipment.
RFID standard issued by ISO (1st February 2010)
A new ISO RFID standard has been issued to help trace products in the supply chain. The ISO 17367:2009 standard is designed to help manufacturers and distributors track products and to help manage their traceability.
Trailer prices may rise (1st February 2010)
Despite signs of an improvement in market conditions, trailer manufacturer Schmitz Cargobull is warning that trailer prices are likely to rise across Europe in the coming months.
AA: Use fuel duty windfall to fill potholes (1st February 2010)
The AA has claimed diverting nearly 2p per litre from the fuel tax windfall generated by soaring pump prices would fund filling the UK's potholes in 100 days.
EPAL eyes opportunities for EURO pallet portfolio (1st February 2010)
The European Pallet Association (EPAL), which is best known for maintaining a quality assurance and inspection standard for the EURO pallet, has claimed huge potential for expansion in the UK
£42m saving to be made (1st February 2010)
English Farming and Food Partnerships’ and partners Openfield, DHL Supply Chain and Rank Hovis say measures could deliver a potential annual saving of £42 million in reduced haulage charges to the grain supply chain.
Heavy load row erupts (1st February 2010)
Geoff Dossetter says there is a convincing case for the introduction of longer and heavier lorries. But don’t hold your breath...
Taking a toll on business (1st February 2010)
Reader David M Woods, chief executive of Acclaim Handling, shares a letter he sent to MP Andrew Mackinlay outlining his concerns that the congestion caused by the Dartford Crossing is costing businesses dearly
From Industry update
Jobs Jim, but not as we known them... (27th January 2010)
A Government commissioned report on career evolution over the next 20 years has predicted odd jobs such as ‘vertical farmer’ (vertical farm pictured), ‘space pilot’ and ‘body part maker’.
Tripack Solutions acquires Rosewood Scotland (18th January 2010)
Packaging solutions company Tripack Solutions has bought Cumbernauld-based firm Rosewood Scotland for an undisclosed sum.
Workers win right to request time-off for training (18th January 2010)
USDAW welcomes workers being given right to request time-off to undertake training.
Forklift computer simulation hits shelves (18th January 2010)
Gain an insight into the work life of your lift truck driving colleagues
Jobs Jim, but not as we know them... (18th January 2010)
A Government commissioned report on career evolution over the next 20 years has predicted weird jobs such as ‘vertical farmer’ (vertical farm pictured) and ‘body part maker’.
Tough challenges ahead for new year but opportunities do exist (1st January 2010)
2010 is a hard year to call.We are arguably at the tail end of the worst recession in living memory but it is very difficult to tell how long that tail will stretch out.
A little local difficulty... (1st January 2010)
Freight transport can be dangerous, intrusive and unwelcome but local regulation is over the top.To correct this, Geoff Dossetter urges industry to get involved in local planning
Warehouse worker 'made millionaire' (16th December 2009)
A warehouseman wrongly paid a fortune was rewarded with a £10 crate of beer when he handed the cash back.
PFI bombshell opens can of worms (2nd December 2009)
We’ve got a packed issue for November and December, with not only news of key product launches such as the new Flexi VNA from Narrow Aisle – our cover story, but best practice guidance and breaking news for the handling and storage industry.
Bigger not always better (2nd December 2009)
Smaller providers are giving top LSPs a run for their money according to consultant Gideon Hillman
FTA calls for Wales rail investment (2nd December 2009)
Wider rail tracks, greater load capacity and more freight terminals – allowing goods to be exchanged between road and track
BITO hopeful despite 20% decline in orders (2nd December 2009)
Storage and order picking specialist BITO has reported orders 20% down this year compared to 2008, a rate the firm considers to be moderate compared with competitors
Tories pledge to drop PFI funding model (2nd December 2009)
The Conservatives will drop Labour’s private finance initiative (PFI) and replace it with another funding model for major projects such as road building and widening.
UK warehouse occupiers cautioned to plan ahead (2nd December 2009)
Warehouse occupiers have been warned the collapse of the new-build warehouse market will push prices up in the medium term, especially for good quality, modern units. The finding comes as occupiers are enjoying a strong negotiating hand with landlords as demand has slumped due to the recession.
W’house blaze man caught (2nd December 2009)
A man who owned a wine storage business in California pleaded guilty this month to burning down the warehouse he rented, destryoing fine wines worth up to $400m.
Roads to the good life (2nd December 2009)
The UK roads network lags way behind the needs of its users says Geoff Dossetter, with congestion a senseless waste of time and money. UKplc should spend more on roads, he argues, not less
CEVA sees revenue fall (27th November 2009)
Global supply chain management company CEVA Logistics has announced revenue down by 15.7% for the nine months ended 30 September 2009.
Corporate manslaughter warning (27th November 2009)
CTFS has urged industry to ensure compliance with corporate manslaughter legislation by obtaining Thorough Examinations
Action needed as online sales of stolen goods mount (27th November 2009)
Hire Association Europe (HAE) is seeking talks with auction sites to counter the sale of stolen hire plant on websites.
Change or face the consequences (1st October 2009)
Mike Brannigan, the chief executive of TDG, said at a CILT conference earlier this year: “We have yet to find anything green that does not have a payback.”More recently,Marks & Spencer said it hopes to save £150m per annum by honing its supply chain. And in December, world leaders meet in Copenhagen to work out whether anything can be done to halt irreversible climate change.
Re: Letter by Mr Jim Hardisty, Goplasticpallets, HSS September Mr Hardisty clearly does not understand the rules of ISPM 15. (1st October 2009)
Re: Letter by Mr Jim Hardisty, Goplasticpallets, HSS September Mr Hardisty clearly does not understand the rules of ISPM 15.
Re: Letter by Mr Stuart Hex, TIMCON secretariat (1st October 2009)
Re: Letter by Mr Stuart Hex, TIMCON secretariat
Accidental heroes (1st October 2009)
Every single day an average of eight people lose their lives on UK roads.Geoff Dossetter says we must all do everything we can to reduce this figure
Show them the money (1st September 2009)
I visited a lift truck manufacturing plant in Northern Ireland recently. The firm, like all forklift manufacturers, has seen production drop off dramatically during the last year
720 DRIVERS SOUGHT FOR FREE CPC (1st September 2009)
Free CPC development training is being offered to participants of a new DfT study into the benefits of driver training, which commenced last month.
Drivers for growth (1st September 2009)
Geoff Dossetter says that drivers are a key factor in the performance of any transport operation – the good guys can improve efficiency, save money and be an important representative for the company.Others, however, could do just the opposite
Keeping the world turning (1st August 2009)
Our increasingly complex industry sometimes masks the simplicity of its fundamentals: moving stuff from A-B within a given time frame without screwing it up.
IMHX postponed until November 2010 (1st August 2009)
IMHX 2010 is to move from its traditional March slot to November. Organisers, Quartz, say the decision was put to all exhibitors and that the “overwhelming majority” voted for the November option, according to MD, Paul Michael.
News in brief (1st August 2009)
FLTA urges Archie entries The Fork Lift Truck Association is calling for 2010 award entries.
Burning cash and rubber? (1st August 2009)
The Industrial Tyre Association is calling for more action to reduce the risks of making false economies when it comes to selecting and fitting industrial tyres
From Lift trucks
Road to Damascus returns prodigal profits (1st August 2009)
The recession brings the need to cut corners, reduce costs and to save on actions too costly for comfort. Or does it? Geoff Dossetter says that some economies can be false
Jam tomorrow? (1st February 2009)
Geoff Dossetter says that 2009 will require transport operators to keep their nerve and trust that things will eventually turn around
