Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has announced the introduction of Automated Truck Handling (ATH) to its Kalmar AutoStrad™ offering. ATH enables a fully automated container flow between quay cranes and trucks by automating the last stage of the landside operations – the final placement of containers onto road trucks. The feature… Read more »
Kalmar introduces Kalmar One, the industry-first open automation system for container handling
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, introduces Kalmar One, the first open automation system for container terminals. Kalmar One is a modular and scalable system that provides a robust foundation for automating container handling operations regardless of the vendor, equipment type, operation mode or automation level at the terminal. “Kalmar One is… Read more »
Brexit – What will happen at the Port of Gothenburg?
According to the current timetable, the UK is due to leave the EU on 31 October. But what does withdrawal mean for those who ship freight between Sweden and the UK via the Port of Gothenburg? And will it affect those handling non-UK bound freight at the port? Although the… Read more »
Doosan reveals uplift to warehouse truck range
Doosan, the leading manufacturer of robust high performance forklift trucks, has launched a major upgrade programme for its high-performance warehouse truck range, starting with the introduction at IMHX 2019 of new enhanced models in the stacker and powered pallet truck ranges – including the BPL18/20S-7 with lateral drive, the BPM20S-7… Read more »
Peel Ports confirms details of Government Brexit Funding
The ports of Liverpool, Heysham and Sheerness (London Medway) have received funding to enhance measures they have already taken to improve resilience ahead of the UK’s expected departure from the EU on 31 October. The funding was announced yesterday (26 September) by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps. The funds will go… Read more »
Waltham Forest builds FORS Silver requirement into Draft Local Plan
Waltham Forest has become the latest local authority wishing to specify FORS, the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme, in its planning policy requirements. If its plans are adopted, road transport operators working within the borough must meet FORS Silver level accreditation from 2020. Waltham Forest borough council in Greater London, has… Read more »
International Forwarding doubles warehousing facilities with significant investment
One of the UK’s leading independent freight forwarders, International Forwarding Ltd, has opened a new 2,000m² secure storage facility in the Midlands to support the company’s ambitious growth plans. This significant investment comes at an exciting time for International Forwarding, which is currently celebrating 30 years in business, and almost… Read more »
Rail safety body voices concern over trains passing red signals
July saw 41 trains pass red signals, the highest number in a single calendar month since October 2007. In the last 12 months, 10 trains passed red signals and reached the ‘conflict point’, the position along the track at which a collision could theoretically take place. This is higher than… Read more »
Maersk upgrades its digital warehousing and distribution with JDA
A.P. Moeller – Maersk will extend its end-to-end container logistics services with JDA Software Inc.’s Warehouse Management solutions, further building its warehousing and distribution services. The move is part of Maersk’s ongoing focus on digital technologies that simplify its customers’ increasingly complex supply chains. Maersk Warehousing and Distribution provides its… Read more »
Contract awarded for phase 2 of Liverpool2 container terminal expansion
McLaughlin & Harvey has been awarded the contract to deliver the next phase of development at the Liverpool2 deep-water container terminal. The multi-million project will significantly increase the footprint of the site and see the addition of ten cantilever rail mounted gantry cranes (CRMGs) and three ship-to-shore cranes (STS). The… Read more »
