Leeds-based total waste management provider, LSS Waste Management has invested over £200,000 in extending its 70 strong fleet of specialist waste vehicles – with the purchase of a Scania Front End Loader (FEL). The new FEL vehicle; LSS Waste’s second; was purchased in response to a growing demand from Yorkshire …

Don’t upset the neighbours! Urban warehouse units located on the doorstep of both residential and business customers are increasingly serving as an integral part of the ‘last mile’ delivery process. And, with their potential to help reduce delivery times, smaller urban stores are seen by many internet retailers and their …

Transport, construction and agriculture companies can check the status of trailers, generators and more alongside their vehicles TomTom Telematics has officially added a new feature to their WEBFLEET fleet management solution. Asset Tracking gives companies visibility over the position and usage of their powered assets, such as trailers, generators and …

New self-drive lift truck solutions from Hyster Europe will enable the automotive supply chain to introduce “affordable automation” for repetitive handling tasks. Intelligent Hyster® trucks can help support Industry 4.0, the fourth industrial revolution, through reliable consistency, with the flexibility of manual use to perform additional tasks and support the …

AEW UK Core Property Fund has completed a major expansion project and secured a new lease agreement to double occupancy space for a key occupier at Wakefield 41 Business Park. Integrated Third Party Logistics (ITPL), which has occupied Wakefield 41 since 2011 has expanded its premises from 100,000 sq ft …

P&O Ferrymasters has announced the opening of a 17,000 square meter state-of-the-art warehousing facility in Europoort (Rotterdam) to support its trans-Continental operations. The 10-year contract for the additional facilities will significantly expand the warehousing storage capacity of P&O Ferrymasters at Rotterdam, allowing its customers new storage opportunities and flexibility at …

Around 70% of the industry is still to make the switch say Renovotec – with current Windows handheld device support ending in January 2020 “With the right technology in the right hands the transition to Android can still be made, quickly and cost-effectively” says Renovotec managing director Richard Gilliard Renovotec, …

ByBox, specialists in smart locker technology and field service solutions, has announced that Richard Agostinelli will succeed Stuart Miller as chief executive officer (CEO) at ByBox with immediate effect. After 20 years as CEO and founder of the business, Miller will take the position of non-executive chairman and will continue …

Pall-Ex is accelerating its recruitment with the launch of a nationwide Driver Drive, which will help tackle HGV driver shortages across its network. The firm has launched a new website where drivers can apply for jobs across the network, including roles for class one and two HGV drivers, forklift truck …

The Materials Handling Engineers Association, (MHEA) has announced its headline sponsor for this year’s BULKEX 2019 is Atex Explosion Hazards Limited, who are repeating their sponsorship commitment to BULKEX for another year. Atex provides experienced engineers, explosion venting, valves and suppression systems, with over 45 years’ experience in ATEX-compliant and …