Recession fears are prompting a number of UK forklift rental companies to cut their spending on new additions to their rental fleets and sell some of their used equipment in an attempt to boost liquidity. Such action is likely to result in a significant reduction in the number of lift trucks …
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Exciting times ahead for the logistics industry
Nobody can say that the present time is not an exciting period for anyone involved in transport and logistics, says Rob Fisher, show director of IMHX. Logistics organisations have been on the frontline since the very beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, keeping shelves stocked, PPE …
Couriers under growing pressure to deliver as Black Friday approaches
At a time when internet retail sales are already at a record high, the anticipated spike in online orders expected to be generated by this Autumn’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales season will mean that fulfillment companies and their courier partners are likely to find themselves under greater …
Picking up the fulfilment pace
As online retail orders rise, customer expectations are rising too and the pressure on retailers to fulfil orders when and where they’re wanted is intensifying, says Charlie Walker, marketing director of Walker Logistics With non-essential high street stores having been closed and now only just …
Boxing clever in logistics and supply chain
Any organisation looking to compete in the increasingly crowded subscription box market must have the right logistics – or fulfilment – partner, says Charlie Walker, sales director of Walker Logistics The subscription box market is booming. According to a recent Royal Mail report, the market is …
Over 100 exhibitors signed up as the countdown to IMHX 2021 begins
Over 100 leading suppliers of intralogistics and supply chain solutions have already reserved their place at IMHX 2021. The exhibition, taking place next September, will welcome back companies such as Crown Lift Trucks , TGW, B+B Attachments, 6 River Systems and TVH as the industry gathers at the …
Food and FMCG companies need to prepare now for shifting market conditions
Food and FMCG companies must take steps to organise themselves now if they are going to have the right warehouse infrastructure in place to meet post-lockdown trading conditions says John Maguire, managing director of intralogistics solutions specialist, Narrow Aisle Ltd. In the early stages of …
Walker Logistics appoint new managing director
Berkshire-based fulfilment specialist, Walker Logistics, has announced the appointment of William Walker as its new managing director. William assumes this role from Bob Montague, who has served as MD for the past 15 years. Bob will remain with the company in a consultancy role. William Walker …
Weir Minerals goes for Rushlift with 55 strong truck fleet
Established in 1871, Weir Minerals is a heavy engineering business employing 15,000 people in over 50 countries, serving mining, infrastructure and oil and gas markets. In the UK, the company is headquartered at its Todmorden site near Halifax, where Weir Minerals manufacture mine dewatering …
