Month: August 2020

New specialist temporary recruitment agency Unity Resourcing Solutions Limited was launched early in 2020 (which presumably explains the old-world photo – editor) with a specific focus on the warehousing and logistics sector.

Unity Resourcing Solutions says it has “hit the ground running” from its head office in Telford by already becoming the primary temporary recruitment partner to leading UK food and drink logistics provider Culina Group.

As such, Unity Resourcing Solutions are already working with a large number of established clients throughout the UK specialising in Warehousing and Logistics, established companies such as Culina Logistics, Great Bear, IPS, CML, Morgan McLernon, Warrens, and Fowler Welch.

“We are very proud as a business with how far we have come in such a short period of time, especially given the current climate. We know only too well the challenges and opportunities that come with working in this fast-paced industry and we pride ourselves on being able to offer fantastic roles within great businesses.” said Ryan Wheeler, CEO at Unity Resourcing Solutions

“There have already been many success stories from candidates finding their ideal roles and we excel in offering flexible employment opportunities within the warehousing and logistics industry. Depending on the type of work you are looking for, we can offer a huge range of diverse roles across the country including driving, warehouse and co-packing positions.”

Unity has managed to integrate their account teams into over 50 sites across the UK since starting their journey at the beginning of 2020.

The UK-based makers of a new software platform are claiming it will transform warehousing and fulfilment operations.

Arjun Thaker (above), CEO at Trident Worldwide says: “This pioneering logistics concept is something which is set to disrupt the world of warehousing for the better. Bringing unique and innovative software to the industry, Trident are able to offer businesses across all sectors the flexibility to manage their logistics and fulfilment with no limitations or restrictions, allowing each individual business to focus on growth and distribution capabilities.”

He went on: “Trident Worldwide are transforming the flexible warehousing concept by providing warehouses with the best cloud-based WMS platforms helping them automate and optimise their operations. This system will open up flexible warehousing potential for all, with businesses no longer restricted due to complicated WMS integrations or limitations – meaning the true Airbnb of warehousing has arrived.

“Trident is also able to service businesses by simplifying their supply chain process by giving them flexible warehousing options.  Providing businesses, the opportunity to have secure localised warehouse spaces to suit business needs and deal with fluctuations in inventory and customer demand – while reducing costs associated with logistic complexities.

“We’re here to modernise the entire logistics and fulfilment sector. We are putting the customer at the forefront of every decision we’re making and that is all down to the simplicity of our services, it’s unique.

“Our powerful platform has artificial intelligent scripts to quickly identify where and what channels the goods that are stored can be sold, whilst being able to connect up to 28 channels such as Ebay and Amazon, so businesses can still sell but our software integrates with the payment and returns facilities, allowing our warehouse and fulfilment network to complete your orders.

“Trident’s objective is simple, to facilitate businesses rather than control them, unlike the current framework of well-known logistics giants. Bringing unique and innovative software to the industry, Trident are able to offer businesses across sectors the flexibility to manage their logistics and fulfilment with no limitations or restrictions, allowing each individual business to focus on growth and distribution capabilities.

“The Trident platform allows users to monitor performance and push through processes simply from one place – truly supporting across its core pillars: send, sell, store.”

 

Multimodal operator Samskip and Nunner Logistics are to launch direct rail services between Amsterdam and Duisburg, a new opportunity to shippers using rail, road and waterborne transport services out of two of North Europe’s main container ports. From August 20th, 2020, the new service will connect Samskip’s rail terminal in Duisburg with TMA Terminal Amsterdam, initially with two weekly departures in each direction. Service frequency will increase to three roundtrips per week from September.

Nunner Logistics operates weekly trains from the Chinese cities of Xi’an and Changsha to Duisburg. With both Duisburg and Amsterdam linking seamlessly into Samskip’s European rail, road and short sea network, the six-hour rail transit between the two provides a reliable and flexible transport option, optimized for prompt delivery of 40ft/45ft containers, reefer units, flat racks and tank containers.

The new rail shuttle has been launched in collaboration with TMA Terminal Amsterdam, the Port of Amsterdam and Duisport Group, with DistriRail to provide rail haulage services.

The first of its kind link to-from Amsterdam adds a new dimension to Samskip’s weekly short sea service connecting to the Norwegian Westcoast, and for shippers using its three-times weekly departures to Hull and Tilbury. High frequency rail shuttles will also extend the penetration of short sea services into Amsterdam beyond Duisburg, to Sweden, Denmark, Poland, Italy and Turkey.

“We are excited to launch this missing link in our network and offer an even stronger intermodal product,” says David Besseling, Samskip Head of UK Trade. “The combination of the Samskip rail and short sea service networks creates a variety of efficient long-distance intermodal services for a sustainable Door-to-Door solution. Together with our partners, we look forward to increasing frequency and geographical reach even further.”

Erik Groot Wassink, Director Special Products at Nunner Logistics, comments: “Nunner Logistics transports a lot of containers from China destined for the UK on the new silk road, with most trains arriving in Duisburg without a suitable intermodal link onwards to the Dutch ports connecting to the UK. This new service bridges the gap, ensuring a sound intermodal connection for cargoes destined for the UK. It is also a wonderful intermodal addition for our services between the Netherlands, the UK and CIS countries.”

“This greatly enriches our current rail shuttle services on this corridor” adds Sander de Roo, Managing Director, DistriRail. Duisport Group Chief Executive Erich Staake describes the connection as a “central project” in enhancing intermodal networks and supply chain resilience, while TMA Logistics Chief Executive Gerben Matroos sees the service as the means to “further shape Amsterdam’s position as a short sea hub”. Meanwhile, Port of Amsterdam Manager Hinterland Manager Rob Smit drew attention to the port’s support for new rail services as the “efficient, clean and safe” option.

Clark Europe is boosting its presence still further in the warehouse sector with a new range of lithium-powered trucks. It follows the successful market launch of the WPio12 electric hand pallet truck.

The WPio20 low-lift pallet truck designed as a pedestrian pallet truck and the PPXsio20 low-lift pallet truck with folding driver’s platform are the first to be presented. Two further battery-powered low-lift trucks with load capacities of 1,500 and 1,800 kg will follow in the course of the year.

The low-lift pallet trucks of the WPio series are designed for the transport of all kinds of goods over short distances in goods distribution, production or warehouses. Thanks to the long-lasting and powerful Li-Ion battery and the purely electric lifting and lowering, the operator can move heavy loads ergonomically and efficiently with the trucks without much physical effort. Even in confined spaces, such as storage areas or sales rooms in industry, trade and logistics, the compactly designed trucks score points with their good maneuverability. Due to their low tare weight, the low-lift pallet trucks also prove their worth on lorries. And on the ramp as well, the trucks prove their ability thanks to their good climbing ability.

WPio20 – Compact power house

The low-lift pallet truck with the model designation WPio20 has a load capacity of 2,000 kg and is designed for tougher applications. With a battery capacity of 48 volts at 30 Ah, this truck has the highest available power to make load handling easy. When the tiller is released, the low-lift truck brakes automatically. The L2 dimension (length including fork crown) of the WPio20 is 423 mm. The overall width is only 645 mm and the turning radius only 1,428 mm. The WPio20 is therefore also extremely compact and ideally suited for use in confined working areas and for transport on lorries. Its own weight is only 250 kg. The WPio20 has a user-friendly tiller with integrated Smart Display and the controls are positioned within easy reach for both right-handed and left-handed operators. The truck is started via Smart Key.

WPio18 – Powerful all-rounder

The WPio18 is equipped with a 48 Volt (20 Ah) Li-Ion battery. With a maximum load capacity of 1,800 kg and a driving speed of 5 km/h, the vehicle is ideal for transporting medium-heavy loads. For a high degree of safety during use, this vehicle also brakes automatically when the tiller is released. With an L2 dimension of only 400 mm and a turning radius of 1,390 mm, the WPio18 also has a compact design and is ideally suited for applications in confined spaces. Due to its low tare weight of only 160 kg, this low-lift pallet truck is also ideal for transport on lorries. The user-friendly tiller arm with its easy-grip positioning of the controls, for both right-handed and left-handed operators, allows the vehicle to be operated ergonomically. The Smart Display integrated in the tiller informs the operator about all important driving parameters, such as battery level, operating hours, driving program, display of error codes and battery management. The truck is started via Smart Key, so that the vehicle is protected against unauthorized access.

WPio15 – Speedy entry-level model

The WPio15, with a maximum load capacity of 1,500 kg and a driving speed of 4.5 km/h, is the entry-level model in this vehicle segment. The pallet truck is equipped with a 24 Volt (30 Ah) Li-Ion battery and transports light loads reliably and safely. The user-friendly tiller can also be operated intuitively by both right- and left-handed operators. To ensure safety at all times, the truck brakes automatically when the tiller is released. Optimally adjusted, lateral support rollers improve stability when cornering. The L2 dimension as well as the turning radius correspond to the values of the WPio18. This also predestines the WPio15 for the application in confined spaces and for lorry transport – its own weight is only 150 kg.

Low lift truck PPXsio20 with foldable operator platform

The PPXsio20 has a load capacity of 2,000 kg and is equipped with a 24 Volt (210 Ah) Li-Ion battery. The compact low-lift pallet truck with foldable driver’s platform is especially designed for loading and unloading lorries, transporting loads over long distances and order picking a wide variety of goods. The truck is also suitable for loading and unloading lorries via ramps. The maintenance-free, encapsulated 2.5 kW three-phase traction motor with a maximum speed of 12 km/h and the powerful 2.2 kW lift motor ensure maximum efficiency when lifting and lowering loads. Thanks to the Lithium-Ion battery technology and the possibility of effective interim charging, the truck achieves optimum battery life even in demanding applications. The ergonomic controls can be operated intuitively and without fatigue by both right- and left-handed users. The all-electric power steering is particularly smooth and allows precise and safe maneuvering in confined spaces. The automatic reduction of the travel speed as well as support rollers also ensure safe cornering. The driver’s platform has good suspension and guarantees vibration-free operation so that the driver can concentrate on his work. The rounded fork tips ensure rapid threading into the pallet and thus contribute to a high turnover of goods.

Maintenance-free and durable Li-Ion technology

With the WPio series and PPXsio20, the operator benefits from all the advantages of Li-Ion technology. The high energy density of the battery enables high driving performance and long operating times. With the WPio series, the user can choose between two battery charging variants. The trucks have an internal charger and can be connected to any 230-volt socket to charge the battery using the plug on the charger. Pause times, for example, can be used for intermediate charging without any problems – without limiting the service life. It should only be noted that the vehicle with integrated charger is not operational during the charging process. The second battery charging variant is ideal for increasing the service life of the vehicles: As an option, handy exchangeable batteries weighing only 14 kg are available for the WPio series. These can be used to extend the operating time. The exchange battery from the external charger can be replaced in seconds by the empty battery in the truck, which can then be charged in the charger. The PPXsio20, on the other hand, has the battery installed in the truck and is charged by an external charger.

With Li-Ion technology, the operator benefits from a longer battery life compared to the block battery. In addition, with the maintenance-free Li-Ion battery there is no additional expense for maintenance work relating to the battery acid. A further advantage of this technology is the fact that intermediate charges can be carried out at any time and in the shortest possible time without the need for a special charging space. This is what makes this technology so efficient, especially in multi-shift operations. Due to the lack of gassing in Li-Ion batteries, the charging location does not need to be ventilated as is the case with lead-acid batteries. These factors not only increase the availability of the vehicles, but also have a noticeable effect on operating costs. Last but not least, the possibility of flexible stopovers and the absence of gassing when charging the battery allows the operator to optimize his own infrastructure if necessary.