Central Demolition Ltd of Bonnybridge, Scotland, has invested in another package of Volvo excavators and loading shovels, including their largest shovel yet in the guise of an L150H. “In our opinion, Volvo excavators and loading shovels are top-class products in terms of reliability, performance and operator acceptance,” says Murray Brodie, …

P&O Ferrymasters has won a contract worth up to €115 million over five years to deliver all the logistics requirements for Kingspan Insulated Panels, the manufacturer of innovative building products. The agreement – which will run for a minimum three years with the option of a two year extension – …

Having reliable products you can put your trust in makes a huge difference. Yale Europe Materials Handling understands that providing a solution that consistently delivers reaps rewards for everyone. Nowhere else is this point more valid than with the dependable Yale® Veracitor VX Series. To celebrate the fine heritage of …

The British International Freight Association – BIFA – is to add a new Apprentice of the Year in Logistics category to its annual Freight Service Awards competition. The new award is sponsored by Outsource Training and Development, a leading provider of innovative training, education and recruitment, and will recognise apprentices …

Hiab, part of Cargotec, is delighted to announce that Andreas Öhman from Sweden has won the World Crane Championship (WCC) held on 22 and 23 September in connection with the IAA exhibition in Hannover, Germany. Among 15 finalists, Andreas Öhman won the championship final with a time of 2:32:89, Jani …

An ANTONOV-225 flew an emergency mission carrying supplies for the typhoon-hit island of Guam, USA, on 11th September. The flight was organised within hours, once again illustrating the flexibility of ANTONOV Airlines and the suitability of its aircraft for transporting large quantities of cargo at short notice, in emergency situations. …

FTA, the leading business organisation which represents the UK’s logistics industry, is deeply concerned by the lack of progress in Brexit negotiations and the rhetoric used on both sides in the past few days. With the threat of No Deal looming on the horizon, FTA is urging the UK and …

Leading infrastructure services provider FM Conway is fitting Labcraft Banksman manoeuvring lights to all new HGVs and has already retrofitted the system to its asphalt fleet and selected vehicles in its ‘grab’ fleet – as part of its commitment to leading best practice on road safety. The company’s highways maintenance …

When properly designed to meet the specific inventory and storage requirements, pallet flow racks maximize storage space and improve shipping logistics. Any warehouse or distribution center with limited floor space that needs high density storage or automatic rotation of inventory on a first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis can benefit by implementing …

The incidence of accidents caused by forklift trucks globally are well known – either life threatening, life changing, or which result in death. This continues to impact adversely on the diverse industries across which they operate. What’s more, the 2017 HSE figures show that the accident figures haven’t reduced, with …