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Oracle Drives and Automation takes occupancy at The Hive at Wear House in Peterlee. Oracle Drives and Automation, a specialist provider of control systems for industry, has taken 3,604 sq ft across three units at FI Real Estate Management (FIREM)’s The Hive in Peterlee. Since its purchase by Veruth Holdings in 2021, Oracle Drives [...]

FI Real Estate Management (FIREM) has been granted planning permission to build 74,000 sq ft of new industrial space at Deeside Industrial Estate, bringing its total North Wales property portfolio to over 3m sq ft. Located just off 102 Tenth Avenue in Deeside Industrial Park, the new Grade A industrial development will provide high [...]

Stretham based specialist transport and logistics provider and Palletline member Masters Logistical has boasted an impressive uptake in garden furniture and gardening supply deliveries as customers sought to take advantage of the warmer weather during the summer months. The company, which is part of the Knowles Transport group, offers a variety of B2C and [...]

Every business rates revaluation period creates ‘winners’ and ‘losers’ but the latest, which came into effect on 1st April this year, hit the industrial sector hardest. When an assessment takes place, it is based on an estimate of the open market rental value of a property on a single date, which is the same [...]

AntwerpXL’s 40 Under 40 revealed The world’s top 40 professionals working in breakbulk, project cargo and heavy lift under the age of 40 have been identified by AntwerpXL. XL 40 Under 40 initiative celebrates the young professionals who have either achieved greatness already or have the potential to become the next generation of industry [...]

Despite industry and government efforts, dangerous cargo that has not been declared, or that has been incorrectly declared or labelled, continues to cause fires and explosions, hurting and killing vessel crew and transportation staff. In response to this continued safety challenge the World Shipping Council (WSC), representing liner carriers, is taking additional action to [...]

Following the opening of its new Centre of Excellence facility to support further growth across the Americas, advanced temperature-controlled container specialist, Tower Cold Chain, has continued the expansion of its global team with the appointment of two senior leaders. Sarah Goschy joins as Regional Commercial Manager - Americas, following 20 years’ experience operating in [...]

With limited options for where to buy food, drink and supplies whilst on shift, HGV drivers have traditionally often been forced to pay higher prices at expensive service stations or truck stops, pushing personal costs up. With the current cost-of-living crisis and food costs remaining high, HGV drivers are being hit even harder when [...]

Headford Group's client and candidate interactions are deeply rooted in a consultative approach. As we approach the culmination of a demanding year for businesses and employees, let's delve into the considerations and emerging trends for 2024 in employee engagement and recruitment. As we enter the final quarter of 2023, individuals are eager to bring [...]

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) has come into force in the EU, potentially impacting over 50,000 businesses inside and outside the bloc If you’re a freight forwarder, this regulation will affect you and your customers, so you’ll need to start planning now to ensure you’re prepared for its impact. In this blog post, [...]

Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCGs) have particular logistical requirements, especially those that are highly perishable. And as consumer behaviour shifts, so too does that of manufacturers, retailers and the supply chain that serves them In 2021, the size of the UK grocery market stood at around £212 billion. The market has been steadily growing since [...]

A Hot Topic that's been discussed recently on several webinars, and certainly with the Bonded Warehousekeepers Association (BWA) members, is the issue of due diligence within a supply chain This is an issue that is also under review by HMRC and was emphasised in a recent meeting with them regarding their simplification and modernisation [...]

The highly anticipated FORWARDER events LOCAL took place on 14th September 2023 at the swanky Shirehampton Golf Club in Bristol. This freight and supply chain event drew in over 40 enthusiastic delegates from various businesses across the UK, with some folks even jetting in from as far as Manchester, Basildon, and Milton Keynes. First [...]

With labour hard to find and performance at peak under scrutiny, businesses may be tempted to opt for a complete, turnkey warehouse automation project to solve all their problems in one move. But might a stepped approach make more sense? Dan Migliozzi, Head of Sales at independent systems integrator, Invar Group, considers the options.  [...]

FORWARDER magazine launches new FORWARDER directory After carrying out significant market research FORWARDER magazine has launched a new FORWARDER directory. The FORWARDER directory lists specialist carriers to/from the UK to/from over 200 countries. It’s the perfect tool for any freight forwarder looking to always remain competitive and to ensure high quality service levels. From [...]

India is poised to become a major global manufacturer and exporter as multi-nationals seek alternatives to China and investment transforms trade processes and logistics infrastructure, according to senior trade experts and practitioners. Speaking on the latest episode of The Freight Buyers’ Club podcast, produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group, Rahul Kapoor, Global [...]

Online crane rental platform MYCRANE announced the launch of wholly-owned operations in India on day one of the Conex construction trade show, currently taking place in Gandhinagar, Gujarat (September 21-23). Substantial investment from a Series A round has facilitated a global rollout of MYCRANE, which uses tech solutions to drive efficiency in the wider [...]

One of the UK’s leading vehicle CCTV camera specialists, Centrad has already laid the groundwork to preparing for the incoming changes to Transport for London’s Direct Vision Standard. Currently, HGVs over 12 tonnes which operate within Greater London only require a one-star rating to obtain a DVS permit, however under the new regulations this [...]

Eschmann, a market leader in infection control and decontamination solutions, has appointed the UK’s foremost two-person delivery provider Panther Logistics in a bid to enhance its final mile offering to existing and new customers. Eschmann will be taking advantage of Panther’s leading two-person offering, which includes next day and Panther’s delivery within business hours [...]

The Port of Liverpool is to begin redundancy consultations with staff at its container division, following a “sustained and significant deterioration” in container volumes at the port. The port’s management said the decision was “extremely regrettable but unavoidable”, given the ongoing economic backdrop and confirmed that “where possible, every effort will be made to [...]

Higher capacity 3D printed crane hooks made by Huisman tested to 350 tonnes

Confined space in factories, industrial plants and hospitals are all natural environments for the new Enerpac telescopic gantry

Confined space in factories, industrial plants and hospitals are all natural environments for the new Enerpac telescopic gantry

Mammoet completes first heavy transport project using alternative to fossil-fuel diesel

The 2021 Crane & Rigging Workshop will be held September 14-16 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.

The new Tadano AC 4.070-1 and AC 4.070L-1 have a capacity of 75 tons,

Manitowoc announces 110 US ton (100 tonne) GHC110 telescopic boom crawler crane

It is time to submit your entry for the 2021 IC Tower Index ranking of the world’s largest tower crane-owning companies

Updated 70 tonne Tadano all terrain crane available in two versions with 44 or 52 metre boom

The tower crane collapsed as it was being dismantled.

The tower crane collapsed as it was being dismantled.

Eisele AG has been a Tadano customer for over 30 years.

Mountains, tight turns, steep inclines and minimal space were all challenges met by Fanger with its 160 tonne Demag AT crane on a dam job in the Swiss Alps

Urcan Makina has been appointed official distributor to represent the full range of RT cranes for Turkey.

Palfinger delivered a PK 23500 truck with a loader crane to Djibouti, Africa.

The new RC-Trio is a general-purpose cylinder available in 41 models and is designed for use in all positions.

The 51-crane package will support Maxim’s seven new locations.

Construction boom and growing trend towards prefabricated buildings is increasing demand for Potain tower crane models

Landmark LHM 550 mobile harbour crane will be the eighth Rostock machine installed at the Port of Tema in Ghana 

Landmark LHM 550 mobile harbour crane will be the eighth Rostock machine installed at the Port of Tema in Ghana