Virus ends the 3PL sector’s ‘Brexit boost’
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Virus ends the 3PL sector’s ‘Brexit boost’

The ‘Brexit Boost’ that has benefited the 3PL sector for so long appears to be coming to an end, says John Maguire Last summer warehouses across the UK were full. “There is no available space,” Peter…

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Combilift Forklift Safety Week 8th – 12th June 2020
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Combilift Forklift Safety Week 8th – 12th June 2020

Combilift Safer Handling  June 9th was National Forklift Safety Day in the UK and North America – an initiative to promote a safer working environment for all those who work with, on or near forklift…

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Instantprint’s Inspiring Social Distancing Measures
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Instantprint’s Inspiring Social Distancing Measures

Instantprint is a company that has not only implemented social distancing measures on their own premises, but adapted their output to respond to the needs of other businesses who might be looking to do the…

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How is Coronavirus Affecting the Supply Chain – and How to Mitigate These Issues
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How is Coronavirus Affecting the Supply Chain – and How to Mitigate These Issues

Covid-19 has shifted priorities for retailers across the world. It has caused unprecedented demand on supply chains and  unexpected high volumes of online sales as physical stores close. Alongside battling this surge, retailers have been implementing safety measures and experiencing a slowdown in supplies as other…

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Covid compliant intralogistics
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Covid compliant intralogistics

What intralogistics solutions can keep warehouses covid-compliant, allowing staff to work safely and productively? Edward Hutchison, Managing Director of BITO Storage Systems, makes some suggestions. Following two months of lockdown, more parts of the UK’s…

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Petrol sales still 40% down on pre-lockdown levels
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Petrol sales still 40% down on pre-lockdown levels

Petrol sales at filling stations are still almost 40% below their pre-lockdown levels despite a gradual easing of the lockdown, according to newly released official figures. The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy’s that…

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Space optimisation for safe distancing
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Space optimisation for safe distancing

Combilift’s wide range of multidirectional forklifts, pedestrian stackers, Aisle Master articulated trucks and straddle carriers has enabled thousands of customers around the world to achieve safer, space saving and more productive handling and storage procedures.…

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AQUALINE TURNS TO ARROWXL TO SUPPORT SIGNIFICANT GROWTH AS THE UK FOCUSES ON HEALTH & WELLBEING
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AQUALINE TURNS TO ARROWXL TO SUPPORT SIGNIFICANT GROWTH AS THE UK FOCUSES ON HEALTH & WELLBEING

Aqualine Saunas, the leading supplier of top brand saunas and steam rooms in the UK, has appointed a new delivery partner to support its significant growth which has seen sales rise by over 50% since…

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HERMES LAUNCHES MYPLACES
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HERMES LAUNCHES MYPLACES

Hermes UK, the leading consumer delivery company, has introduced ‘MyPlaces’ in a move designed to further support its commitment to ‘contactless delivery’ during the pandemic and help provide an accurate first-time delivery option for when…

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Driver-friendly lift trucks are now even easier to operate
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Driver-friendly lift trucks are now even easier to operate

Narrow Aisle Ltd has announced the launch of the Flexi Smart Stop System – an ‘in-aisle sensor’ that immediately disables a Flexi articulated truck if its chassis comes in to contact with an object, such as…

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