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Month: March 2021

No-Cheat Seat Belts on Forklifts Introduced

Posted on by David Priestman

No-cheat seat belts on forklifts is a new feature by Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks which may be a game changer in avoiding deaths in potentially tragic forklift truck incidents.

According to the latest figures from the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, tipping accidents are the single most common cause of operator fatalities (42%) among forklift operators. In almost every case, the driver was ‘mousetrapped’ between the truck and the ground, causing massive trauma to the head or upper body.

According to Stewart Gosling of Red Diamond Distribution, exclusive importers of Mitsubishi forklift trucks: “These accidents occur because, as a forklift tips over, the operator’s overwhelming instinct is to try and jump clear. Seemingly, no amount of training or experience can overcome the flight instinct..with fatal consequences. Sadly, if the operator was to stay in place, they would walk away with bruising and little more.

“However, actually keeping them seated has proved an insurmountable challenge… until now.”

Many operators simply can’t be bothered to buckle up, especially in on-off applications. At the same time, supervisors tire of reminding staff to comply. Even where safety systems are fitted, operators routinely attempt to trick them by fastening their seat belts permanently behind them.

Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks has overcome this issue on its latest range of EDiA electric trucks with a seat belt compliance feature: a switchable option that allows the employer to ensure wearing a seat belt is mandatory.

“Sometimes, the simple stuff can have the greatest impact,” sums up Stewart Gosling. “We may not be able to change an operator’s natural instincts but now we can make a life-or-death difference by no-Cheat seat belts to ensure they are worn.”

Last year a fleet of Mitsubishi EDiA electric forklift trucks was selected by Essential Supply Products Ltd (ESP) as part of the company’s commitment to greener initiatives – click here for more information

No-Cheat Seat Belts on Forklifts Introduced

Posted on by David Priestman

No-cheat seat belts on forklifts is a new feature by Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks which may be a game changer in avoiding deaths in potentially tragic forklift truck incidents.

According to the latest figures from the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, tipping accidents are the single most common cause of operator fatalities (42%) among forklift operators. In almost every case, the driver was ‘mousetrapped’ between the truck and the ground, causing massive trauma to the head or upper body.

According to Stewart Gosling of Red Diamond Distribution, exclusive importers of Mitsubishi forklift trucks: “These accidents occur because, as a forklift tips over, the operator’s overwhelming instinct is to try and jump clear. Seemingly, no amount of training or experience can overcome the flight instinct..with fatal consequences. Sadly, if the operator was to stay in place, they would walk away with bruising and little more.

“However, actually keeping them seated has proved an insurmountable challenge… until now.”

Many operators simply can’t be bothered to buckle up, especially in on-off applications. At the same time, supervisors tire of reminding staff to comply. Even where safety systems are fitted, operators routinely attempt to trick them by fastening their seat belts permanently behind them.

Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks has overcome this issue on its latest range of EDiA electric trucks with a seat belt compliance feature: a switchable option that allows the employer to ensure wearing a seat belt is mandatory.

“Sometimes, the simple stuff can have the greatest impact,” sums up Stewart Gosling. “We may not be able to change an operator’s natural instincts but now we can make a life-or-death difference by no-Cheat seat belts to ensure they are worn.”

Last year a fleet of Mitsubishi EDiA electric forklift trucks was selected by Essential Supply Products Ltd (ESP) as part of the company’s commitment to greener initiatives – click here for more information

Artificial Intelligence Solves Master Data Issues

Posted on by Keith McKinley

Digitec Galaxus AG, the largest online retailer in Switzerland, and Logivations GmbH, an international consulting and technology company based in Munich, concluded a cooperation to improve Digitec Galaxus products master data with the help of Logivations Artificial Intelligence Software for Goods Recognition, Counting & Measurement.

After conducting an extensive trial phase last year, in the coming weeks Logivations will install 40 workstations in the receiving area of the Digitec Galaxus distribution center in Wohlen. In addition to the engineering services to support the initial configuration and setup of the 40 workstations, Logivations also offers extended maintenance of hardware and software components.

AI based Goods Recognition, Counting and Measurement

Logivations W2MO uses neural networks running on a GPU which can be trained to “learn” certain patterns so that goods can be automatically recognized, counted, and/or measured. The process usually takes less than a second. Data can be easily transferred to any WMS using an USB- or RestFullAPI-interface.

A new technology offers new opportunities

In contrast to the use of conventional 3D scanners, Logivations’ technology can not only measure goods much faster, but also recognize them by their appearance or barcodes / QR codes. For this purpose, certain properties (e.g. the X, Y & Z dimensions of the products, as well as the weight) are recorded, the product is classified (e.g. boxed/unboxed item, irregular shape, textile, etc). All steps are done simultaneously and the user sees the result immediately. More information can be found here.

 

Artificial Intelligence Solves Master Data Issues

Posted on by David Priestman

Digitec Galaxus AG, the largest online retailer in Switzerland, and Logivations GmbH, an international consulting and technology company based in Munich, concluded a cooperation to improve Digitec Galaxus products master data with the help of Logivations Artificial Intelligence Software for Goods Recognition, Counting & Measurement.

After conducting an extensive trial phase last year, in the coming weeks Logivations will install 40 workstations in the receiving area of the Digitec Galaxus distribution center in Wohlen. In addition to the engineering services to support the initial configuration and setup of the 40 workstations, Logivations also offers extended maintenance of hardware and software components.

AI based Goods Recognition, Counting and Measurement

Logivations W2MO uses neural networks running on a GPU which can be trained to “learn” certain patterns so that goods can be automatically recognized, counted, and/or measured. The process usually takes less than a second. Data can be easily transferred to any WMS using an USB- or RestFullAPI-interface.

A new technology offers new opportunities

In contrast to the use of conventional 3D scanners, Logivations’ technology can not only measure goods much faster, but also recognize them by their appearance or barcodes / QR codes. For this purpose, certain properties (e.g. the X, Y & Z dimensions of the products, as well as the weight) are recorded, the product is classified (e.g. boxed/unboxed item, irregular shape, textile, etc). All steps are done simultaneously and the user sees the result immediately. More information can be found here.

 

Nicolas Roy Appointed as Head of Industrial & Logistics at Colliers Germany

Posted on by David Priestman

Nicolas Roy, MRICS, is joining Colliers Germany as the new head of Industrial & Logistics. He comes from Europa Capital, where he has spent the past five years managing transactions across all asset classes from the London office.

In recent years, he has focused on value-add deals and logistics investments. Prior to that, he spent six years at KPMG in the Mergers & Acquisitions – Real Estate practice.

Nicolas has an international background. He studied in Paris, London and Berlin and speaks four languages fluently. As a capital market expert with a private equity background, he is very familiar with the requirements of international investors.

Colliers intends to further consolidate and expand its leading market position in the Industrial & Logistics sector. “Colliers is the leading transaction advisor in the field of leasing and sales. It is important to dovetail this strength even better and, complemented by buy-side advisory, to provide our clients with sound advice. This applies to both national and international clients, who are currently taking a closer look at the industrial and logistics market in Germany,” says Nicolas Roy, MRICS on joining Colliers.

“Nicolas Roy will help us to provide our clients with even better interlinked advice. His internationality and experience as an international investor will enable us to expand this area even further. With an even more strategic orientation of processes and services and the strengthening of the internationality of the industrial and logistics business, we will secure further market shares for ourselves,” says Matthias Leube, CEO of Colliers Germany.

For more appointments in the logistics sector you can subscribe to Logistics Business’ newsletters here.

 

Nicolas Roy Appointed as Head of Industrial & Logistics at Colliers Germany

Posted on by Keith McKinley

Nicolas Roy, MRICS, is joining Colliers Germany as the new head of Industrial & Logistics. He comes from Europa Capital, where he has spent the past five years managing transactions across all asset classes from the London office.

In recent years, he has focused on value-add deals and logistics investments. Prior to that, he spent six years at KPMG in the Mergers & Acquisitions – Real Estate practice.

Nicolas has an international background. He studied in Paris, London and Berlin and speaks four languages fluently. As a capital market expert with a private equity background, he is very familiar with the requirements of international investors.

Colliers intends to further consolidate and expand its leading market position in the Industrial & Logistics sector. “Colliers is the leading transaction advisor in the field of leasing and sales. It is important to dovetail this strength even better and, complemented by buy-side advisory, to provide our clients with sound advice. This applies to both national and international clients, who are currently taking a closer look at the industrial and logistics market in Germany,” says Nicolas Roy, MRICS on joining Colliers.

“Nicolas Roy will help us to provide our clients with even better interlinked advice. His internationality and experience as an international investor will enable us to expand this area even further. With an even more strategic orientation of processes and services and the strengthening of the internationality of the industrial and logistics business, we will secure further market shares for ourselves,” says Matthias Leube, CEO of Colliers Germany.

For more appointments in the logistics sector you can subscribe to Logistics Business’ newsletters here.

 

GEFCO Partners with Polestar for Home Delivery of Cars in China

Posted on by Keith McKinley

GEFCO, the European leader in automotive logistics is partnering with Polestar, the global premium electric performance car brand to deliver electric cars to individual customers in Shanghai and Beijing. Moveecar, a GEFCO brand focusing on in-life vehicle management, is leading this new business relationship.

“We are very pleased to have been chosen by Polestar in China,” commented Laurent Sik, General Manager of GEFCO China. “Polestar allows customers to personalize their EV ownership experience and we are excited to be part of it.” With Moveecar’s services, Polestar gives customers the freedom to choose where and when they want their vehicle to be delivered, without having to go to the store.”

Polestar is the independent Swedish premium electric performance car brand founded by Volvo Cars and Geely Holding. Established in 2017, Polestar enjoys specific technological and engineering synergies with Volvo Cars and benefits from significant economies of scale as a result.

“With GEFCO’s innovative logistics solution, we lead the new trend of car delivery service.” said Gao Hong, President of Polestar China.  “As the beginning of a Polestar ownership journey, Home Delivery builds up the emotional connection between the Polestar brand and the customers.”

“GEFCO has been a long-time logistics partner in finished vehicles logistics services to the group companies in Europe as well as in China. Delivering Polestar cars to customer’s homes will add to the experience of hassle-free ownership that we provide, and capable logistics partners, who have the competence and equipment, are needed to achieve that goal,” stated David Pansinger, Head of SCM at Polestar.

GEFCO has mobilized a range of trucks to provide home delivery of Polestar’s electric cars in the two cities. With full track-and-trace capabilities, customers are alerted in real time on when they can expect delivery. GEFCO is also working with Polestar to manage short-term finished vehicle compound management. This new contract builds on GEFCO’s relationship with Volvo since 2016 to transport finished vehicles from Europe to China.

GEFCO Partners with Polestar for Home Delivery of Cars in China

Posted on by David Priestman

GEFCO, the European leader in automotive logistics is partnering with Polestar, the global premium electric performance car brand to deliver electric cars to individual customers in Shanghai and Beijing. Moveecar, a GEFCO brand focusing on in-life vehicle management, is leading this new business relationship.

“We are very pleased to have been chosen by Polestar in China,” commented Laurent Sik, General Manager of GEFCO China. “Polestar allows customers to personalize their EV ownership experience and we are excited to be part of it.” With Moveecar’s services, Polestar gives customers the freedom to choose where and when they want their vehicle to be delivered, without having to go to the store.”

Polestar is the independent Swedish premium electric performance car brand founded by Volvo Cars and Geely Holding. Established in 2017, Polestar enjoys specific technological and engineering synergies with Volvo Cars and benefits from significant economies of scale as a result.

“With GEFCO’s innovative logistics solution, we lead the new trend of car delivery service.” said Gao Hong, President of Polestar China.  “As the beginning of a Polestar ownership journey, Home Delivery builds up the emotional connection between the Polestar brand and the customers.”

“GEFCO has been a long-time logistics partner in finished vehicles logistics services to the group companies in Europe as well as in China. Delivering Polestar cars to customer’s homes will add to the experience of hassle-free ownership that we provide, and capable logistics partners, who have the competence and equipment, are needed to achieve that goal,” stated David Pansinger, Head of SCM at Polestar.

GEFCO has mobilized a range of trucks to provide home delivery of Polestar’s electric cars in the two cities. With full track-and-trace capabilities, customers are alerted in real time on when they can expect delivery. GEFCO is also working with Polestar to manage short-term finished vehicle compound management. This new contract builds on GEFCO’s relationship with Volvo since 2016 to transport finished vehicles from Europe to China.

Dinges Logistics Selects new TOS

Posted on by David Priestman

Dinges Logistics has selected INFORM’s Intermodal TOS in January to replace their existing system at their Grünstadt container terminal. INFORM is a market leader in AI and optimization software to facilitate improved decision making. Based in Aachen, Germany, the company has been in the optimization business for 50 years and serves a wide span of logistics industries including ports, maritime, and intermodal terminals with both add-on optimization modules as well as TOS solutions.

“When we set out to replace our existing system, we wanted to select a proven software vendor in the intermodal TOS market who will allow us to not only improve our transparency but also our efficiency,” commented Ingo Dinges, Owner of Dinges Logistics.

“As part of our selection process, we were able to see the impact of INFORM’s Intermodal TOS in live operations; INFORM’s solution was the clear leader after seeing the solution in place and speaking with the operations team at that terminal.”

“When we engaged with INFORM throughout the selection process, we always had a clear vision that they were looking at the long-term impact of their solution on our terminal and they were understanding our needs very well; it was clear that it would be a partnership with INFORM, that we weren’t simply buying a piece of software,” added Timo Mayer, Site Manager and Project Leader at Dinges Logistics.

“We had a strong focus on covering all aspects of our service offering with a single software solution to improve transparency while also reducing service times and we see digitalization as a key element in achieving these outcomes.”

The TOS replacement project is now under deployment and is slated to go-live in Q4 2021 and will build on INFORM’s existing footprint of intermodal terminal operators running their proven Intermodal TOS including KTL and Samskip in Germany.

“Our Intermodal TOS was developed over many years leveraging our knowledge of the container and intermodal industries combined with our optimization expertise,” commented Dr. Eva Savelsberg, SVP of INFORM’s Logistics division. “The TOS benefits from many of the add-on algorithms that the container terminal is probably used to hearing in conjunction with the name INFORM which truly makes it one of the most powerful intermodal TOS options on the market.”

Dinges Logistics Grünstadt Container Terminal is an important intermodal facility located in the Rhein-Neckar region close to Ludwigshafen/Mannheim, Germany providing storage places for loaded and empty containers, serviced storage slots, and regular shuttle services. Further, Dinges Logistics is an important one-stop-shopping solution for the industry in the region for all services including cleaning, workshop activities, heating and cooling as trucking services, as well as other services all under a single provider.

Dr. Savelsberg continued, “Dinges Logistics’ Grünstadt Terminal is our smallest Intermodal TOS deployment to date and it reflects the work that the team has done to make the solution scalable and nimble allowing any sized terminal to benefit from digitalization and optimization.”

Dinges Logistics Selects new TOS

Posted on by David Priestman

Dinges Logistics has selected INFORM’s Intermodal TOS in January to replace their existing system at their Grünstadt container terminal. INFORM is a market leader in AI and optimization software to facilitate improved decision making. Based in Aachen, Germany, the company has been in the optimization business for 50 years and serves a wide span of logistics industries including ports, maritime, and intermodal terminals with both add-on optimization modules as well as TOS solutions.

“When we set out to replace our existing system, we wanted to select a proven software vendor in the intermodal TOS market who will allow us to not only improve our transparency but also our efficiency,” commented Ingo Dinges, Owner of Dinges Logistics.

“As part of our selection process, we were able to see the impact of INFORM’s Intermodal TOS in live operations; INFORM’s solution was the clear leader after seeing the solution in place and speaking with the operations team at that terminal.”

“When we engaged with INFORM throughout the selection process, we always had a clear vision that they were looking at the long-term impact of their solution on our terminal and they were understanding our needs very well; it was clear that it would be a partnership with INFORM, that we weren’t simply buying a piece of software,” added Timo Mayer, Site Manager and Project Leader at Dinges Logistics.

“We had a strong focus on covering all aspects of our service offering with a single software solution to improve transparency while also reducing service times and we see digitalization as a key element in achieving these outcomes.”

The TOS replacement project is now under deployment and is slated to go-live in Q4 2021 and will build on INFORM’s existing footprint of intermodal terminal operators running their proven Intermodal TOS including KTL and Samskip in Germany.

“Our Intermodal TOS was developed over many years leveraging our knowledge of the container and intermodal industries combined with our optimization expertise,” commented Dr. Eva Savelsberg, SVP of INFORM’s Logistics division. “The TOS benefits from many of the add-on algorithms that the container terminal is probably used to hearing in conjunction with the name INFORM which truly makes it one of the most powerful intermodal TOS options on the market.”

Dinges Logistics Grünstadt Container Terminal is an important intermodal facility located in the Rhein-Neckar region close to Ludwigshafen/Mannheim, Germany providing storage places for loaded and empty containers, serviced storage slots, and regular shuttle services. Further, Dinges Logistics is an important one-stop-shopping solution for the industry in the region for all services including cleaning, workshop activities, heating and cooling as trucking services, as well as other services all under a single provider.

Dr. Savelsberg continued, “Dinges Logistics’ Grünstadt Terminal is our smallest Intermodal TOS deployment to date and it reflects the work that the team has done to make the solution scalable and nimble allowing any sized terminal to benefit from digitalization and optimization.”

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