UK Premier for Interroll DC Platform at IMHX

Conveyor technology expert Interroll Ltd is set to showcase a number of innovations at IMHX 2019, the UK’s largest logistics event, which takes place on 24-27 September at the Birmingham NEC. A UK premier will be handed to the company’s DC Platform, which comprises a new RollerDrive EC5000 motorised roller, controls and power supplies, while the innovative Pallet Flow range will also be present on the stand.

Interroll’s new DC Platform is a combination of 24V and 48V solutions that provides outstanding advances in automated conveyor technology and makes it possible to embrace the digital world, namely autonomous conveyors, predictive maintenance and more. The 48V specification is an optimum solution because it allows users to utilise fewer power supplies and more cost-effective wiring, thus reducing installation time and overall system cost.

With Interroll’s new RollerDrive EC5000, users will be able to choose between different power levels, depending on the application. For instance, 35W and 20W can be deployed for light‐duty applications, or 50W for heavier loads. Notably, RollerDrive EC5000 is backwards‐compatible with current controls and power supplies, which means it is easy for customers to retrofit their existing system.

Thanks to an advanced CANopen Bus, the latest RollerDrive EC5000 offers several benefits: it is not only a standard drive but is capable of positioning items in an accurate fashion. What’s more, it is possible to turn a powered conveyor into a gravity conveyor, if needed. Further features include a signal that provides information on the lifetime status of RollerDrive, which no other motorised roller on the market can do. Users can also schedule all predictive maintenance work ahead of time.

Also being promoted at IMHX for the first time in the UK will be the Interroll Modular Pallet Conveyor Platform (MPP), the market’s most comprehensive integrated solution for pallet handling. When combined with Interroll’s Pallet Flow, MPP gives system integrators the possibility to provide customers with a proven, highquality solution for the entire flow of pallets through manufacturing plants and distribution centres.
MPP, which is designed to be reliable, versatile, energy-efficient, safe and scalable, is a combination of pallet conveyor modules (roller or chain conveyors) and specialty conveyors, such as transfers, lifts and turntables.

Additionally, a stacker crane system for loading and unloading pallets, as well as a transfer car system, can be offered. MPP is a fully modular platform, which means configuration is very easy, and different conveyors and accessories can be added at a later stage.

Another innovation being promoted at IMHX will be Interroll’s Dynamic Storage portfolio that makes picking and shipping processes much more efficient. Such solutions save up to 50% on space and reduce travel distances by up to 80%. Included in the portfolio are Interroll’s Pallet Flow and Carton Flow solutions that optimise the available space and offer maximum flexibility and efficiencies to store fast-turnover stock. Both can be configured for first-in, first-out (FIFO) as well as last-in, first-out (LIFO) applications.

Interroll’s Pallet Flow features the unique MSC 80 magnetic speed controller, which significantly reduces the risk of damaging goods conveyed on gravity roller conveyor sections, while Carton Wheel Flow beds are designed for simple installation with dramatically reduced mounting time.
Any logistics or supply chain professionals attending IMHX are welcome to call by the Interroll stand, where the company’s team of friendly specialists will be more than happy to discuss any current or future conveyor challenges.

UK Premier for Interroll DC Platform at IMHX

Conveyor technology expert Interroll Ltd is set to showcase a number of innovations at IMHX 2019, the UK’s largest logistics event, which takes place on 24-27 September at the Birmingham NEC. A UK premier will be handed to the company’s DC Platform, which comprises a new RollerDrive EC5000 motorised roller, controls and power supplies, while the innovative Pallet Flow range will also be present on the stand.

Interroll’s new DC Platform is a combination of 24V and 48V solutions that provides outstanding advances in automated conveyor technology and makes it possible to embrace the digital world, namely autonomous conveyors, predictive maintenance and more. The 48V specification is an optimum solution because it allows users to utilise fewer power supplies and more cost-effective wiring, thus reducing installation time and overall system cost.

With Interroll’s new RollerDrive EC5000, users will be able to choose between different power levels, depending on the application. For instance, 35W and 20W can be deployed for light‐duty applications, or 50W for heavier loads. Notably, RollerDrive EC5000 is backwards‐compatible with current controls and power supplies, which means it is easy for customers to retrofit their existing system.

Thanks to an advanced CANopen Bus, the latest RollerDrive EC5000 offers several benefits: it is not only a standard drive but is capable of positioning items in an accurate fashion. What’s more, it is possible to turn a powered conveyor into a gravity conveyor, if needed. Further features include a signal that provides information on the lifetime status of RollerDrive, which no other motorised roller on the market can do. Users can also schedule all predictive maintenance work ahead of time.

Also being promoted at IMHX for the first time in the UK will be the Interroll Modular Pallet Conveyor Platform (MPP), the market’s most comprehensive integrated solution for pallet handling. When combined with Interroll’s Pallet Flow, MPP gives system integrators the possibility to provide customers with a proven, highquality solution for the entire flow of pallets through manufacturing plants and distribution centres.
MPP, which is designed to be reliable, versatile, energy-efficient, safe and scalable, is a combination of pallet conveyor modules (roller or chain conveyors) and specialty conveyors, such as transfers, lifts and turntables.

Additionally, a stacker crane system for loading and unloading pallets, as well as a transfer car system, can be offered. MPP is a fully modular platform, which means configuration is very easy, and different conveyors and accessories can be added at a later stage.

Another innovation being promoted at IMHX will be Interroll’s Dynamic Storage portfolio that makes picking and shipping processes much more efficient. Such solutions save up to 50% on space and reduce travel distances by up to 80%. Included in the portfolio are Interroll’s Pallet Flow and Carton Flow solutions that optimise the available space and offer maximum flexibility and efficiencies to store fast-turnover stock. Both can be configured for first-in, first-out (FIFO) as well as last-in, first-out (LIFO) applications.

Interroll’s Pallet Flow features the unique MSC 80 magnetic speed controller, which significantly reduces the risk of damaging goods conveyed on gravity roller conveyor sections, while Carton Wheel Flow beds are designed for simple installation with dramatically reduced mounting time.
Any logistics or supply chain professionals attending IMHX are welcome to call by the Interroll stand, where the company’s team of friendly specialists will be more than happy to discuss any current or future conveyor challenges.

Wightlink Launches Flexible Freight Shipping Initiative

UK ferry service Wightlink is offering haulage companies the opportunity to deliver goods to and from the Isle of Wight in a more flexible way by using its new ‘drop trailer’ system.

By arrangement, lorry drivers delivering to the Island can drop off their trailers securely at Portsmouth International Port (PIP) at the entrance to the city and they will be moved to Wightlink’s car ferry terminal in Gunwharf Road for later shipment. Island-based freight companies taking goods to the mainland can also leave their trailers at PIP and return to base by the next available sailing.

“We are responding to requests from our freight customers who would like more flexibility in their deliveries,” explains Business Development Director Clive Tilley. “Trailers will be transported at agreed times, leaving drivers free to carry out other deliveries.”

Wightlink is working with partners Paul Davis Freight Services Ltd (PDFS) on this initiative.

Pictured: Ian Diaper from Portsmouth International Port and Wightlink Business Development Account Manager Travis Cooper

Wightlink Launches Flexible Freight Shipping Initiative

UK ferry service Wightlink is offering haulage companies the opportunity to deliver goods to and from the Isle of Wight in a more flexible way by using its new ‘drop trailer’ system.

By arrangement, lorry drivers delivering to the Island can drop off their trailers securely at Portsmouth International Port (PIP) at the entrance to the city and they will be moved to Wightlink’s car ferry terminal in Gunwharf Road for later shipment. Island-based freight companies taking goods to the mainland can also leave their trailers at PIP and return to base by the next available sailing.

“We are responding to requests from our freight customers who would like more flexibility in their deliveries,” explains Business Development Director Clive Tilley. “Trailers will be transported at agreed times, leaving drivers free to carry out other deliveries.”

Wightlink is working with partners Paul Davis Freight Services Ltd (PDFS) on this initiative.

Pictured: Ian Diaper from Portsmouth International Port and Wightlink Business Development Account Manager Travis Cooper

BluJay Release Aims to Eliminate Supply Chain Friction

BluJay Solutions has released BluJay Global Trade Network (GTN) portfolio version 19.2. It says BluJay’s newest software updates deliver enhanced features to help companies eliminate friction in their supply chains and manage logistics, compliance, and commerce worldwide. BluJay’s cloud-based technology platform delivers a suite of supply chain execution applications and Global Trade Network ecosystem.

“We are focused on developing purpose-built technology that helps our customers create high-performing supply chains. This being the first software release since I’ve joined BluJay, it’s inspiring to see the significant strides we are making toward powering a frictionless supply chain for shippers, brokers, forwarders, LSPs, carriers, and others in our ecosystem,” said David Landau, Chief Product Officer at BluJay Solutions. “For BluJay, helping customers create frictionless supply chains means that goods cross borders more quickly, information is shared more readily, users operate more productively, and waste (i.e., cost) is eliminated from operations. This latest release is only the beginning of exciting things to come.”

BluJay’s GTN version 19.2 includes the following enhancements that drive the frictionless supply chain forward:

• Effortless Data Sharing – BluJay’s Transportation Management, a core solution, is a single platform and workflow handling transportation planning, execution, settlement, and procurement processes. Delivering increased efficiency and lower costs for shippers, Transportation Management in version 19.2 introduces document sharing between shippers and carriers. Both parties can now upload and share documents to the platform, eliminating the need to attach them to a load. By creating document threads, users can add and replace files and easily identify the most recent version of a document.

• Easier Movement of Goods – Transportation Management now also supports product classification details for Dangerous Goods and U.S. Export Filing – Partner Governing Agency (PGA) requirements. This information can roll up from the order to other screens in the TMS. UPS Dangerous Goods enhancements are also added for BluJay’s Parcel solution, an enterprise-class, multi-carrier shipping management system. This includes lithium batteries support, declaration and manifesting, keeping shippers current with transport regulations while eliminating disruptions that can delay delivery times. BluJay’s Transportation Management for Forwarders now has full integration with Importer Security Filing (ISF), also known as 10+2, enabling users to electronically file and send data to United States’ Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at least 24 hours in advance of an ocean shipment’s departure, as required to seamlessly transfer goods into the United States.

• Seamless Trade, Anywhere – BluJay’s Customs Management is a multi-country, multi-language software solution designed to automate customs compliance documentation for friction-free global trade. Release 19.2 adds New Computerized Transit System (NCTS) support for Latvia and Slovakia, and complete UK readiness for Brexit and frontier declarations. For Customs Management-US, an Auto Add 9930 feature has also been included, to automatically insert the appropriate numbers for United States retaliatory tariffs, along with Entry Type 86 (Section 321) processing for eCommerce low value shipments.

• Better User Experiences, Increased Mobility – Providing real-time tracking and last-mile routing across the supply chain, MobileSTAR helps deliver enhanced customer experiences. A number of improvements have been added to MobileSTAR, including enhancements to visibility in transit and delivery, along with filtering for positions and by roles. Also in release 19.2, Control Tower has been mobilized, allowing searchable statuses of Purchase Orders, Transport Orders and Customs records using MobileSTAR, making it easier to do business.

Across the platform, BluJay also addresses data security and compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), continually implementing business processes, services, contracts, and policies to support data protection laws.

Landau adds: “We’ve already kicked off development for release 20.0 and can’t wait to share with our customers the enhancements centred around connectivity, new tools designed to identify hidden opportunities to save money, and user experience with a big focus on visualization – all coming in November.”

BluJay Release Aims to Eliminate Supply Chain Friction

BluJay Solutions has released BluJay Global Trade Network (GTN) portfolio version 19.2. It says BluJay’s newest software updates deliver enhanced features to help companies eliminate friction in their supply chains and manage logistics, compliance, and commerce worldwide. BluJay’s cloud-based technology platform delivers a suite of supply chain execution applications and Global Trade Network ecosystem.

“We are focused on developing purpose-built technology that helps our customers create high-performing supply chains. This being the first software release since I’ve joined BluJay, it’s inspiring to see the significant strides we are making toward powering a frictionless supply chain for shippers, brokers, forwarders, LSPs, carriers, and others in our ecosystem,” said David Landau, Chief Product Officer at BluJay Solutions. “For BluJay, helping customers create frictionless supply chains means that goods cross borders more quickly, information is shared more readily, users operate more productively, and waste (i.e., cost) is eliminated from operations. This latest release is only the beginning of exciting things to come.”

BluJay’s GTN version 19.2 includes the following enhancements that drive the frictionless supply chain forward:

• Effortless Data Sharing – BluJay’s Transportation Management, a core solution, is a single platform and workflow handling transportation planning, execution, settlement, and procurement processes. Delivering increased efficiency and lower costs for shippers, Transportation Management in version 19.2 introduces document sharing between shippers and carriers. Both parties can now upload and share documents to the platform, eliminating the need to attach them to a load. By creating document threads, users can add and replace files and easily identify the most recent version of a document.

• Easier Movement of Goods – Transportation Management now also supports product classification details for Dangerous Goods and U.S. Export Filing – Partner Governing Agency (PGA) requirements. This information can roll up from the order to other screens in the TMS. UPS Dangerous Goods enhancements are also added for BluJay’s Parcel solution, an enterprise-class, multi-carrier shipping management system. This includes lithium batteries support, declaration and manifesting, keeping shippers current with transport regulations while eliminating disruptions that can delay delivery times. BluJay’s Transportation Management for Forwarders now has full integration with Importer Security Filing (ISF), also known as 10+2, enabling users to electronically file and send data to United States’ Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at least 24 hours in advance of an ocean shipment’s departure, as required to seamlessly transfer goods into the United States.

• Seamless Trade, Anywhere – BluJay’s Customs Management is a multi-country, multi-language software solution designed to automate customs compliance documentation for friction-free global trade. Release 19.2 adds New Computerized Transit System (NCTS) support for Latvia and Slovakia, and complete UK readiness for Brexit and frontier declarations. For Customs Management-US, an Auto Add 9930 feature has also been included, to automatically insert the appropriate numbers for United States retaliatory tariffs, along with Entry Type 86 (Section 321) processing for eCommerce low value shipments.

• Better User Experiences, Increased Mobility – Providing real-time tracking and last-mile routing across the supply chain, MobileSTAR helps deliver enhanced customer experiences. A number of improvements have been added to MobileSTAR, including enhancements to visibility in transit and delivery, along with filtering for positions and by roles. Also in release 19.2, Control Tower has been mobilized, allowing searchable statuses of Purchase Orders, Transport Orders and Customs records using MobileSTAR, making it easier to do business.

Across the platform, BluJay also addresses data security and compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), continually implementing business processes, services, contracts, and policies to support data protection laws.

Landau adds: “We’ve already kicked off development for release 20.0 and can’t wait to share with our customers the enhancements centred around connectivity, new tools designed to identify hidden opportunities to save money, and user experience with a big focus on visualization – all coming in November.”

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