How warehouses can reduce their carbon footprint
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How warehouses can reduce their carbon footprint

It pays for businesses to be carbon conscious. With climate change becoming an increasingly bi-partisan issue, the PR value of operating green and efficient warehouses is substantial, even if the issue doesn’t give you sleepless…

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What is warehouse automation (and do I need it)?
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What is warehouse automation (and do I need it)?

Ask the average person to describe the storage industry, and they’d probably conjure up images of the Terminator. With Amazon and Ocado making headlines for their robot-driven warehouses, the public perception is increasingly that robots have already…

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The future of the UK freight industry
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The future of the UK freight industry

The import and export of goods and materials around, and in and out of the country is hugely important to the UK.  In fact, in 2017 it was reported that logistics added £121 billion to the…

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“Are life-roller conveyors really safe today?”
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“Are life-roller conveyors really safe today?”

This modern conveyor system is produced and marketed by Avancon SA, Switzerland and was developed by Dieter Specht, the co-founder of the Interroll Group. Through a special experience he has changed his mind from being…

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Customs confusion at record high due to Brexit, expert warns
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Customs confusion at record high due to Brexit, expert warns

A record number of British import and export firms sought customs advice in the last year as a result of Brexit and the government’s uncertainty over when and how the UK will leave the EU.…

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6 Crucial Considerations When Choosing a Freight Forwarder
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6 Crucial Considerations When Choosing a Freight Forwarder

Arranging for international shipping is no simple task. It involves a lot of crucial factors – from the different types of transportation methods to the potential storage and delay caused by customs processing and others…

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HERMES DRIVES ENHANCED DELIVERY EXPERIENCE WITH NEW APP LAUNCH
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HERMES DRIVES ENHANCED DELIVERY EXPERIENCE WITH NEW APP LAUNCH

Hermes, the leading consumer delivery company, has finalised the roll-out of its new app that enables retailers to deliver an enhanced consumer experience. This new innovation provides online shoppers with increased visibility, as well as…

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6 River Systems Continues European Growth, Adds Juergen Heim as Sales Director
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6 River Systems Continues European Growth, Adds Juergen Heim as Sales Director

U.S.-based fulfillment automation provider appoints international sales leader to team  6 River Systems, Inc. (6RS), the provider of the world’s first and only fully collaborative mobile robotics fulfillment solutions, today announced that Juergen Heim has joined…

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Local councils drive to increase salt warehouse capacities ahead of winter.
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Local councils drive to increase salt warehouse capacities ahead of winter.

Every October, the Winter Weather Survey is conducted by the Local Government Association to gather information about local councils’ preparations for the coming winter. This never fails to give a fascinating insight into our local…

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RTITB to Launch a Revolution in Lift Truck Training at IMHX 2019
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RTITB to Launch a Revolution in Lift Truck Training at IMHX 2019

RTITB, the preferred regulatory body for workplace transport training, will launch its revolutionised Materials Handling Equipment (MHE) training accreditation services at this year’s IMHX event in Birmingham.  IMHX is the UK’s largest event for logistics…

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