Month: May 2019

Eurogate Intermodal (EGIM) has attempted to boost traffic logistics within the congested port of Hamburg with the launch of an updated version of its TRoad application. The app, which was first launched in March 2015, simplifies route planning for local transport in and around the port. The Hamburg-based international service provider for intermodal container transport via road and rail says it takes into account current market requirements, especially with regard to the slot booking system. The app communicates directly with the driver’s smartphone via push messages and assigns trips to them.

Before TRoad was launched for the first time, drivers had to rely on port radio and were sometimes forced to make empty trips in order to pick up the papers for their next assignment at the dispatching office. With the new TRoad, an automated algorithm now calculates the most efficient transport solution for each order.

This is done on the basis of past journeys and the current traffic situation, so that the most suitable driver is selected from all affiliated companies with regard to time, location and organisational aspects (e.g. hazardous goods transport, driver qualifications). Availability and necessary chassis changes are also taken into account. Thus, EGIM can make optimum use of the slot booking system at the Port of Hamburg and at the same time contributes to increasing its efficiency.

Manchester-based logistics equipment provider, Palletower, has announced it is to open its first European office.

The office will be based in Bilovec, in the Czech Republic and run by new European Sales Manager, Ian Baldock (above). He is Palletower’s first full-time employee outside the UK and will lead the company’s operations in central and eastern Europe.

With export sales in excess of £5 million per year and major contracts in western Europe, Australia and South America expansion into central and eastern Europe is seen as the next logical step for the ever-growing business.

The announcement follows a record-breaking year for Palletower, says the company. Last year it reported a turnover of £22 million, an increase of £8m since its management buyout in 2012.

Matthew Palmer, Managing Director at Palletower, said: “There is obviously a lot of uncertainty surrounding the Brexit process, but this hasn’t impacted the demand for Palletower products across Europe. We’ve seen an increase in enquiries over recent months and because of this we believe it is the right time to establish a presence on the continent. As a business we’re constantly identifying new markets for expansion and we see central and eastern Europe as areas of particular focus in the coming years.”

Palletower has already begun to modify its roll cages and plastic pallet collars to suit the needs of new European customers and will continue to look at ways to best support its clients’ business objectives.

Manchester-based logistics equipment provider, Palletower, has announced it is to open its first European office.

The office will be based in Bilovec, in the Czech Republic and run by new European Sales Manager, Ian Baldock (above). He is Palletower’s first full-time employee outside the UK and will lead the company’s operations in central and eastern Europe.

With export sales in excess of £5 million per year and major contracts in western Europe, Australia and South America expansion into central and eastern Europe is seen as the next logical step for the ever-growing business.

The announcement follows a record-breaking year for Palletower, says the company. Last year it reported a turnover of £22 million, an increase of £8m since its management buyout in 2012.

Matthew Palmer, Managing Director at Palletower, said: “There is obviously a lot of uncertainty surrounding the Brexit process, but this hasn’t impacted the demand for Palletower products across Europe. We’ve seen an increase in enquiries over recent months and because of this we believe it is the right time to establish a presence on the continent. As a business we’re constantly identifying new markets for expansion and we see central and eastern Europe as areas of particular focus in the coming years.”

Palletower has already begun to modify its roll cages and plastic pallet collars to suit the needs of new European customers and will continue to look at ways to best support its clients’ business objectives.

UK lighting company Luxonic has been bought by US firm Glamox in an initial £10.15m deal.

Established in 1986, Luxonic is a UK based lighting company with its own manufacturing plant located in Basingstoke. It boasts a strong brand, working with all the big port companies or customers needing warehouse lights, including Amazon, The Hut Group, Shop Direct and Asda.

Glamox, which has been present with its own subsidiary in the UK since 1967, carries out a lot of maritime and offshore projects.

The acquisition strengthens both providers’ combined position in the UK market with complementary sales reach and product offering. They say it means a very big product range of highly energy efficient lighting products and a large support framework.

Luxonic had revenues of GBP 16.7m in 2018.

Pictured are Luxonic MD, Nick Tavare (left) and Glamox President & CEO, Rune Marthinussen

UK lighting company Luxonic has been bought by US firm Glamox in an initial £10.15m deal.

Established in 1986, Luxonic is a UK based lighting company with its own manufacturing plant located in Basingstoke. It boasts a strong brand, working with all the big port companies or customers needing warehouse lights, including Amazon, The Hut Group, Shop Direct and Asda.

Glamox, which has been present with its own subsidiary in the UK since 1967, carries out a lot of maritime and offshore projects.

The acquisition strengthens both providers’ combined position in the UK market with complementary sales reach and product offering. They say it means a very big product range of highly energy efficient lighting products and a large support framework.

Luxonic had revenues of GBP 16.7m in 2018.

Pictured are Luxonic MD, Nick Tavare (left) and Glamox President & CEO, Rune Marthinussen

Kögel will be showcasing its NOVUM trailer generation at transport logistic in Munich next month, using the slogan “Innovations made for you! – Kögel NOVUM: Light & Strong”. Visitors to the fair can see the new variant of the NOVUM-generation Kögel Trucker Trailer (KTT), as well as the even lighter Kögel Port 45 Triplex container chassis in the atrium at the east entrance. At the Kögel stand 205/306 in Hall A6, visitors can enjoy finding out about the expanded range of services for trailers, as well as Kögel’s original spare parts and the NOVUM-generation Kögel Cargo Rail. In addition, Kögel customers can benefit from lots of exciting trade fair offers in the above-mentioned product and service ranges.

In the atrium: the Kögel Trucker Trailer and the Port 45 Triplex
Kögel is presenting two trailers in the atrium at the east entrance. One of these is a new variant of the Kögel Trucker Trailer. The KTT is the outcome of an opinion poll that Kögel conducted with professional drivers at the Truck Grand Prix, the Wolfsmeile festival and at motorway services, when the company asked what makes the perfect trailer for truckers.

The newly developed lightweight semi-trailer container chassis with a central extension can also be seen.

At Kögel stand 205/306: Kögel Cargo Rail and Kögel services
The third exhibit is the new NOVUM-generation Kögel Cargo Rail. This rail-loadable variant also has the optimised external frame profile and the improved body that characterises the NOVUM generation. As well as making the Kögel Cargo Rail even more robust, these features simplify handling in daily use.

Further highlights at the stand include the expanded service offer for trailers, including financing, full service, breakdown service, and telematics.