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Day: 20 June 2019

New Northern France Logistics Campus for Global 3PL

Posted on by David Priestman

France-based global 3PL Geodis has opened its new logistics campus in Douvrin, Hauts de France. A team of 300 employees will be mobilised to primarily serve retail and textile customers, in this new 48,000 sqm site.

At this new multi-user installation, partners will be provided with services based on customer needs, such as the quality control of supplier components or customisation and gift packaging for e-commerce customers are also offered.

The site is located near the relevant regional distribution hubs and is equipped with new state-of-the art technology such as corrugators, pick-to-light equipment, automated conveyors, and others. More than €3 M has been invested in equipping this campus which is classified as lower-tier according to the EU’s Seveso Directive, allowing Geodis to manage seasonality and specificities of regulated products. More than three million e-commerce orders will be handled yearly.

New Northern France Logistics Campus for Global 3PL

Posted on by David Priestman

France-based global 3PL Geodis has opened its new logistics campus in Douvrin, Hauts de France. A team of 300 employees will be mobilised to primarily serve retail and textile customers, in this new 48,000 sqm site.

At this new multi-user installation, partners will be provided with services based on customer needs, such as the quality control of supplier components or customisation and gift packaging for e-commerce customers are also offered.

The site is located near the relevant regional distribution hubs and is equipped with new state-of-the art technology such as corrugators, pick-to-light equipment, automated conveyors, and others. More than €3 M has been invested in equipping this campus which is classified as lower-tier according to the EU’s Seveso Directive, allowing Geodis to manage seasonality and specificities of regulated products. More than three million e-commerce orders will be handled yearly.

DKV Eco Performance Awards Handed Out in Munich

Posted on by Keith McKinley

Eco Performance Award Jury Chairman Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Stölzle (University of St.Gallen) and DKV CEO Marco van Kalleveen honoured this year’s winners of the Eco Performance Awards at transport logistic in Munich last week. Among the established companies, Rigterink Logistik GmbH & Co. KG (category “medium-sized companies”) and the Coop Cooperative (category “large companies”) were the big winners. The prize in the “Startups” category was given to RYTLE GmbH. The company Holland Container Innovation Nederland B.V. is awarded the “Innovation Prize” which is awarded for the first time. In addition, the finalists – i.e. LKW WALTER Internationale Transportorganisation AG, swissconnect AG and notime AG – were also awarded a seal of quality for reaching the final round of the competition.

Category “Medium-sized companies” – Rigterink convinces with conclusive overall concept
Rigterink (above) from Nordhorn convinced the expert jury with numerous measures regarding sustainability. These include the conversion to Euro 6, the use of e-trucks, hybrid trucks, long trucks, the introduction of a bonus system, the decentralisation of dispatching, the use of drones in the warehouse, the operation of photovoltaic systems and intelligent LED lighting in the warehouse.
Category “Large companies” – Coop relies on driving trucks in a closed water cycle
The concept highlight of the Coop Cooperative based in Basel was a world first: Trucks run in a closed water cycle. The company acts as a “hydrogen enabler” for Switzerland and is committed to the development and utilisation of the corresponding (hydrogen) filling station infrastructure. It is also pursuing the vision of being CO-neutral by 2023.
Category “Startups” – RYTLE convinces with standardized picking for freight bicycles
The Bremen-based company RYTLE convinced with a holistic, innovative logistics solution for the last mile. The company is already active in 15 countries and offers freight bicycles for city logistics including standardized picking.
Category “Innovation Award” – collapsible shipping containers from Holland Container Innovation
Delft-based (Netherlands) Holland Container Innovation was awarded a special prize for the development of the world’s first ISO and CSC-certified collapsible shipping container. The containers bring efficiency in the repositioning of empty containers and save costs and emissions.
The application phase for the Eco Performance Award 2020 begins with the presentation of the Eco Performance Award 2019. As of now, applicants can submit their short application.

DKV Eco Performance Awards Handed Out in Munich

Posted on by David Priestman

Eco Performance Award Jury Chairman Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Stölzle (University of St.Gallen) and DKV CEO Marco van Kalleveen honoured this year’s winners of the Eco Performance Awards at transport logistic in Munich last week. Among the established companies, Rigterink Logistik GmbH & Co. KG (category “medium-sized companies”) and the Coop Cooperative (category “large companies”) were the big winners. The prize in the “Startups” category was given to RYTLE GmbH. The company Holland Container Innovation Nederland B.V. is awarded the “Innovation Prize” which is awarded for the first time. In addition, the finalists – i.e. LKW WALTER Internationale Transportorganisation AG, swissconnect AG and notime AG – were also awarded a seal of quality for reaching the final round of the competition.

Category “Medium-sized companies” – Rigterink convinces with conclusive overall concept
Rigterink (above) from Nordhorn convinced the expert jury with numerous measures regarding sustainability. These include the conversion to Euro 6, the use of e-trucks, hybrid trucks, long trucks, the introduction of a bonus system, the decentralisation of dispatching, the use of drones in the warehouse, the operation of photovoltaic systems and intelligent LED lighting in the warehouse.
Category “Large companies” – Coop relies on driving trucks in a closed water cycle
The concept highlight of the Coop Cooperative based in Basel was a world first: Trucks run in a closed water cycle. The company acts as a “hydrogen enabler” for Switzerland and is committed to the development and utilisation of the corresponding (hydrogen) filling station infrastructure. It is also pursuing the vision of being CO-neutral by 2023.
Category “Startups” – RYTLE convinces with standardized picking for freight bicycles
The Bremen-based company RYTLE convinced with a holistic, innovative logistics solution for the last mile. The company is already active in 15 countries and offers freight bicycles for city logistics including standardized picking.
Category “Innovation Award” – collapsible shipping containers from Holland Container Innovation
Delft-based (Netherlands) Holland Container Innovation was awarded a special prize for the development of the world’s first ISO and CSC-certified collapsible shipping container. The containers bring efficiency in the repositioning of empty containers and save costs and emissions.
The application phase for the Eco Performance Award 2020 begins with the presentation of the Eco Performance Award 2019. As of now, applicants can submit their short application.

Hiab Kit to Feature Connectivity as Standard From Later This Year

Posted on by David Priestman

Hiab, part of Cargotec, will connect the majority of its equipment* as a standard feature from factory, starting in the second half of 2019. Customers will get equipment prepared for the future and enabled for its Connected Services, such as HiConnect(TM).

HiConnect lets Hiab customers receive insights to improve safety and utilisation, as well as keeping track of service needs based on actual usage. Connectivity also enables a new level of service support, such as remote diagnostics and troubleshooting.

Advanced Hiab equipment has for several years had the ability to record usage and equipment status. This data has been captured in the equipment and only used in service instances by Hiab. With connectivity, all data can be accessed anytime, anywhere – enabling business-critical insights for Hiab customers.

“This is our most important cross-equipment investment ever. It will accelerate our ongoing work of innovating our equipment offering, connected services and new solutions to improve our customers’ business. For Hiab it’s a big step towards becoming the load handling service and solution provider we want to be,” says Jan-Erik Lindfors, Hiab’s Vice President for New Business Solutions.

The aim is to connect all of Hiab load handling equipment, which has the technical capability, over the next few years from factory. Furthermore, present customers will get the option to retrofit connectivity for used equipment. The retrofit option is available to order now for a broad selection of Hiab products.

*all electronic controlled equipment

Hiab Kit to Feature Connectivity as Standard From Later This Year

Posted on by David Priestman

Hiab, part of Cargotec, will connect the majority of its equipment* as a standard feature from factory, starting in the second half of 2019. Customers will get equipment prepared for the future and enabled for its Connected Services, such as HiConnect(TM).

HiConnect lets Hiab customers receive insights to improve safety and utilisation, as well as keeping track of service needs based on actual usage. Connectivity also enables a new level of service support, such as remote diagnostics and troubleshooting.

Advanced Hiab equipment has for several years had the ability to record usage and equipment status. This data has been captured in the equipment and only used in service instances by Hiab. With connectivity, all data can be accessed anytime, anywhere – enabling business-critical insights for Hiab customers.

“This is our most important cross-equipment investment ever. It will accelerate our ongoing work of innovating our equipment offering, connected services and new solutions to improve our customers’ business. For Hiab it’s a big step towards becoming the load handling service and solution provider we want to be,” says Jan-Erik Lindfors, Hiab’s Vice President for New Business Solutions.

The aim is to connect all of Hiab load handling equipment, which has the technical capability, over the next few years from factory. Furthermore, present customers will get the option to retrofit connectivity for used equipment. The retrofit option is available to order now for a broad selection of Hiab products.

*all electronic controlled equipment

Element Logic Developing Cutting-Edge Robotics Technology

Posted on by David Priestman

Element Logic’s AutoStore experts are developing cutting-edge robotics technology which they claim has the potential to transform intralogistics for years to come.

From a lab in the basement of Element Logic’s headquarters, a group of software engineers are developing new technology that could advance intralogistics to the next level, says the company.

Element Logic has teamed-up with American robotics company RightHand Robotics (RHR) to launch a commercial test project that combines Element Logic’s AutoStore expertise with RHR’s robotics technology. The new invention integrates RHR’s ingenious RightPick robotic piece picking system with Element Logic’s unique and flexible software system for managing AutoStore.

“This is the future of intralogistics. This is cutting edge technology. Our new RHR project could help to further enhance Element Logic’s AutoStore solution. We are still in the test phase, but we are encouraged by the advances our team of experts have made so far,” says Steinar Overbeck Cook, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Element Logic.

Element Logic Developing Cutting-Edge Robotics Technology

Posted on by David Priestman

Element Logic’s AutoStore experts are developing cutting-edge robotics technology which they claim has the potential to transform intralogistics for years to come.

From a lab in the basement of Element Logic’s headquarters, a group of software engineers are developing new technology that could advance intralogistics to the next level, says the company.

Element Logic has teamed-up with American robotics company RightHand Robotics (RHR) to launch a commercial test project that combines Element Logic’s AutoStore expertise with RHR’s robotics technology. The new invention integrates RHR’s ingenious RightPick robotic piece picking system with Element Logic’s unique and flexible software system for managing AutoStore.

“This is the future of intralogistics. This is cutting edge technology. Our new RHR project could help to further enhance Element Logic’s AutoStore solution. We are still in the test phase, but we are encouraged by the advances our team of experts have made so far,” says Steinar Overbeck Cook, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Element Logic.

Collaboration for Oakland International and Jungheinrich

Posted on by David Priestman

Food distribution specialist Oakland International and Jungheinrich UK have announced a long-term contract that they say will combine cutting edge technology and optimised processes to deliver business and environmental advantages across Oakland’s supply chain operations.

Oakland Business Unit Director at Corby, Lee Whiting (above), commented: “We’re delighted to be working in collaboration with Jungheinrich. We both have complementary qualities with Jungheinrich’s intralogistics expertise, offering Oakland the opportunity to fully optimise location positioning and reduce our carbon footprint through reduced battery cycles and charging optimisation.

“Our alliance signals long-term relationship stability with proven reliability and service and is exceptional to anything else currently in the marketplace.”

The partnership will support the growth at Oakland’s Corby site, from 6000 pallets to 15000 pallet capability, and together with freezer investment has opened new business opportunities and contracts.

Steve Richmond, Director – Logistics Systems, Jungheinrich UK, added: “To cater to the rising number of temperature sensitive products entering the supply chain, Oakland required a multi-temperature storage facility that was fully optimised for maximum capacity and operational efficiency. We are pleased to be working with Oakland to provide a complete, bespoke mobile racking and material handling solution that will ensure those demands are met, both now and in the future. We look forward to our ongoing collaboration with Oakland and to supporting their continued growth.”

Oakland International’s key focus is to add value to its customers and partners and operates site and facilities in the UK, Ireland and has a partner in Spain, and is a leading expert at reducing food losses in the supply chain due to load contamination.

Collaboration for Oakland International and Jungheinrich

Posted on by David Priestman

Food distribution specialist Oakland International and Jungheinrich UK have announced a long-term contract that they say will combine cutting edge technology and optimised processes to deliver business and environmental advantages across Oakland’s supply chain operations.

Oakland Business Unit Director at Corby, Lee Whiting (above), commented: “We’re delighted to be working in collaboration with Jungheinrich. We both have complementary qualities with Jungheinrich’s intralogistics expertise, offering Oakland the opportunity to fully optimise location positioning and reduce our carbon footprint through reduced battery cycles and charging optimisation.

“Our alliance signals long-term relationship stability with proven reliability and service and is exceptional to anything else currently in the marketplace.”

The partnership will support the growth at Oakland’s Corby site, from 6000 pallets to 15000 pallet capability, and together with freezer investment has opened new business opportunities and contracts.

Steve Richmond, Director – Logistics Systems, Jungheinrich UK, added: “To cater to the rising number of temperature sensitive products entering the supply chain, Oakland required a multi-temperature storage facility that was fully optimised for maximum capacity and operational efficiency. We are pleased to be working with Oakland to provide a complete, bespoke mobile racking and material handling solution that will ensure those demands are met, both now and in the future. We look forward to our ongoing collaboration with Oakland and to supporting their continued growth.”

Oakland International’s key focus is to add value to its customers and partners and operates site and facilities in the UK, Ireland and has a partner in Spain, and is a leading expert at reducing food losses in the supply chain due to load contamination.

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