Here at Logistics Manager we were delighted to sponsor a yacht at the Kuehne + Nagel Cup in the Solent in June, especially as we won the regatta with our head of sponsorship Rhiannon Spurgeon at the helm.
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The fact that the government has finally bowed to public pressure and scrapped increases in fuel duty planned for October has been widely welcomed by the industry -and only a few cynics have pointed out that it chose the run-up to a sensitive by-election
Technological innovations mean that couterbalance trucks are reaching new levels of sophistication. Jessica Davies looks at the latest developments.
Jungheinrich has introduced fourth generation AC technology across its electric counterbalance range. The company says this has given its trucks improved efficiency and reduced energy consumption. Craig Johnson, marketing manager, Jungheinrich, says: “Our
Yale has introduced a raised-operator version of its Veracitor VX Series 2.0 to 5.5 tonne series. The operator position is 500mm higher than its standard Veracitor truck, designed to help boost safety and productivity when handling double pallet heights o
Nissan has introduced its latest IC engine-powered GX series for heavy loads. The truck is available in TB45 LPG and TD42 diesel engines and is available in 3.5 up to 5.0 tonne capacities all at 600mm load centre.
Mitsubishi’s latest eight to 16 tonne counterbalance range uses a combination of common rail technology and an electronically controlled fuel injection system, a turbo charger, an intercooler, exhaust gas recirculation and a positive crank case ventilatio
Developments in logistics practice, legislation and technology have all combined over the past few years to change the way the loading bay is perceived and used.
Construction on the £50 million outer harbour at East Port UK, now the trading name for Great Yarmouth, is now well on its way.
There is a strong correlation between sustainability and the future supply chain of the consumer products and retail industry, according to a new study by the Global Commerce Initiative together with Capgemini.
