Kalmar T2 terminal tractors to help leading Dutch logistics operator achieve sustainable increase in productivity.
March 20, 2018
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Kalmar T2 terminal tractors to help leading Dutch logistics operator achieve sustainable increase in productivity.

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has concluded a deal with St. van den Brink BV in the Netherlands to supply the company with four Kalmar T2 terminal tractors. The…

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Game changer!
March 19, 2018
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Game changer!

Independent tests show simple forklift attachments will slash pallet repair and replacement costs and significantly reduce product damage in the supply chain Independent tests undertaken in the USA…

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Maxoptra Helps Furniture Designer Nomique Deliver Best of British Service.
March 16, 2018
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Maxoptra Helps Furniture Designer Nomique Deliver Best of British Service.

Nomique Seating is using Maxoptra automated multi drop vehicle routing and scheduling software to improve the delivery of contract furniture across the UK. A British designer and manufacturer,…

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LogiMAT world premier: Fraunhofer IML and EPAL leveraging data in the logistics sector.
March 14, 2018
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LogiMAT world premier: Fraunhofer IML and EPAL leveraging data in the logistics sector.

The Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML and the European Pallet Association e.V (EPAL) are developing the load carriers of the future at the newest Enterprise…

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Toyota presents in-house lithium-ion battery solutions.
March 13, 2018
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Toyota presents in-house lithium-ion battery solutions.

After offering forklifts equipped with lithium-ion batteries for many years, at the LogiMAT fair in Stuttgart on 13-15 March, Toyota Material Handling is showing its new in-house lithium-ion…

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Despite wood shortages – it’s ‘business as usual’ for LPR
March 9, 2018
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Despite wood shortages – it’s ‘business as usual’ for LPR

TimCon is raising the alarm on timber shortages, but red pallet pooling specialist LPR’s service remains unaffected. According to the Timber Packaging and Pallet Confederation (TimCon), shortages in the supply of small…

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Yale to showcase the future at LogiMAT 2018.
March 6, 2018
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Yale to showcase the future at LogiMAT 2018.

As part of its ongoing commitment to the philosophy of ‘SME for SME’ (mid-sized dealers for mid-sized customers), Yale Europe Materials Handling will be exhibiting the future at…

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Freight Transport Association launches ‘Leadership in Carbon Reduction’ Award.
March 4, 2018
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Freight Transport Association launches ‘Leadership in Carbon Reduction’ Award.

Some of the world’s most innovative logistics operators are being invited to compete for the Logistics Carbon Reduction Scheme (LCRS) ‘Leadership in Carbon Reduction’ award, sponsored by Bridgestone.  The…

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Alpesa introduces pallets made from 100% recycled carboard at Modex 2018.
March 1, 2018
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Alpesa introduces pallets made from 100% recycled carboard at Modex 2018.

Main advantages: lightweight, recyclable, reduced costs and carbon footprint impact Alpesa, the largest manufacturer of carboard cores and tubes in Spain, introduces Úpalet® to the American market. Úpalet®,…

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Measured Thinking Needed in ‘Unprecedented’ Timber Shortage
March 1, 2018
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Measured Thinking Needed in ‘Unprecedented’ Timber Shortage

Pallet-dependent businesses need a measured response to the extreme timber shortages and price rises hitting the UK. Jim Hardisty, Managing Director of Goplasticpallets.com, said a rapid increase in…

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