Narrow Aisle has launched a new programme of advanced training courses for operators of Flexi articulated warehouse reach trucks. The new courses are designed to ensure that operators of the latest models in the Flexi ACiON range have the skills to make optimum use of the trucks’ progressive …
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UK supply chains rise to the challenge
Organisers of the largest exhibition for the UK’s logistics and supply chain sectors (IMHX 2021 – NEC, 14th - 16th September 2021) are confident that UK supply chains will rise to the challenge during these difficult times. IMHX Group Director, Rob Fisher, says: “The extreme pressures on grocery, …
The logistics of responding to COVID-19
William Walker, Sales Director of Walker Logistics, reports on how the Membury-based fulfilment and logistics service provider is reacting to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and the lessons being learned. Like most distribution companies, we see our role as an essential one of helping supply …
Ibstock steps-up forklift safety with Doosan
Ibstock plc is a leading manufacturer of innovative clay and concrete building products. With 38 manufacturing plants in the UK, the business supplies the construction sector under such well-known brands as Ibstock Brick, Forticrete, Supreme, Anderton and Ibstock Kevington – generating revenue of …
Hospitality casualties could join warehousing workforce says UKWA
As government restrictions in response to the COVID-19 threat close pubs, clubs, hotels and restaurants across the country, UKWA is working with Harri – a next-generation workforce recruitment platform – to help redeploy redundant workers from the hospitality sector into the warehousing and …
UKWA postpones flagship Awards event until the Autumn
In the light of the evolving Coronavirus situation, UKWA has announced that its flagship Annual Lunch & Awards will be postponed until Tuesday 10th November 2020. The event, originally planned for 25th June, will still be held at London’s prestigious The Dorchester and will as planned feature …
UKWA members stand ready to provide extra warehousing
Following the news yesterday that online giant Amazon has decided it cannot stock certain items in its warehouses due to the current COVID-19 crisis, due to what it describes as ‘overwhelming demand’, members of the leading trade organisation UKWA (UK Warehousing Association) have stepped forward to …
Davies Turner Air Cargo powers up with Doosan electric trucks
With an annual turnover in excess of £170 million, Davies Turner is one of the UK’s leading logistics and freight forwarding businesses, operating across 23 branches and commanding over 1.6 million sq ft of warehousing space nationwide. Celebrating 150 years of successful growth in 2020, the company …
Walker Logistics appoint Financial Controller
Berkshire-based fulfillment specialist, Walker Logistics, has announced the appointment of Neil Couling (Pictured) to the position of financial controller. Neil, who has held senior finance management roles within a number of high profile organisations across diverse industry sectors, will …
