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Day: 20 April 2021

Webinar on France: The Post-Brexit Logistics Hub

Posted on by Keith McKinley

The United Kingdom’s exit from the EU is forcing companies on both sides of the Channel to rethink value and supply chains. For British and Irish companies willing to keep taking advantage of the European market, France offers an array of solutions and resources: from smart borders to multimodal solutions, world class infrastructure, available real estate & turnkey sites and more.

Join Logistics Business and Business France as well as our panel of expert speakers for a virtual round table discussion and learn more:

  • What does France offer to support logistics solutions managers’ strategies?
  • What has been the experience so far of companies already using logistics solutions in the country?
  • How can businesses successfully set up operations in France?

Our moderator, Paul Hamblin, Editor-In-Chief of Logistics Business, will be joined by:

  • VIP Guest Speaker: Frank Riester, French Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade & Economic Attractiveness
  • Anne-Marie Idrac – Chairwoman of France Logistique, Former Secretary of State for Transport and Foreign Trade
  • Olivier Thouard, President of the International Commission of TLF Overseas (French Transport & Logistics Association), Chair of TLF/TLF OVS Brexit Working Group and Customs & Fiscal representation Director at GEFCO
  • Richard Catt – Director, PSL Freight
  • Rob Burrows, Managing Director, UPS France
  • Christopher Devernay, Senior Director, Procter & Gamble Amiens Plant Manager

WHEN IS THE WEBINAR ON FRANCE AS A LOGISTICS HUB?

Wednesday 21st April 2021
17:00 PM – 18:00 PM CEST (16:00 – 17:00 BST)

You will have the opportunity to ask your questions. Please feel free to send any questions you wish to ask the panel to: invest.ukireland@businessfrance.fr

Click here to register to attend for free now.

Webinar on France: The Post-Brexit Logistics Hub

Posted on by David Priestman

The United Kingdom’s exit from the EU is forcing companies on both sides of the Channel to rethink value and supply chains. For British and Irish companies willing to keep taking advantage of the European market, France offers an array of solutions and resources: from smart borders to multimodal solutions, world class infrastructure, available real estate & turnkey sites and more.

Join Logistics Business and Business France as well as our panel of expert speakers for a virtual round table discussion and learn more:

  • What does France offer to support logistics solutions managers’ strategies?
  • What has been the experience so far of companies already using logistics solutions in the country?
  • How can businesses successfully set up operations in France?

Our moderator, Paul Hamblin, Editor-In-Chief of Logistics Business, will be joined by:

  • VIP Guest Speaker: Frank Riester, French Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade & Economic Attractiveness
  • Anne-Marie Idrac – Chairwoman of France Logistique, Former Secretary of State for Transport and Foreign Trade
  • Olivier Thouard, President of the International Commission of TLF Overseas (French Transport & Logistics Association), Chair of TLF/TLF OVS Brexit Working Group and Customs & Fiscal representation Director at GEFCO
  • Richard Catt – Director, PSL Freight
  • Rob Burrows, Managing Director, UPS France
  • Christopher Devernay, Senior Director, Procter & Gamble Amiens Plant Manager

WHEN IS THE WEBINAR ON FRANCE AS A LOGISTICS HUB?

Wednesday 21st April 2021
17:00 PM – 18:00 PM CEST (16:00 – 17:00 BST)

You will have the opportunity to ask your questions. Please feel free to send any questions you wish to ask the panel to: invest.ukireland@businessfrance.fr

Click here to register to attend for free now.

Lödige further develops goods lifts

Posted on by David Priestman

Lödige Industries has further developed its proven Sherpa and Escorta chain lifts. With a 50% higher load capacity of now up to 4.5 tonnes as well as a larger cabin, both are able to even better meet customer requirements for the transport of heavy and bulky loads.

Customers can now increase their productivity and speed up throughput by moving more every single time. The advantages of the compact machine room-less solution with self-supporting steel frame shaft remain unchanged. The latter is also available powder-coated in RAL Classic colours. With nominal loads from 3t, these lifts can now also be installed or retrofitted in existing concrete or masonry shafts.

In industrial and commercial environments, the compact and easy-to-install lifts with a lifting height of up to 18m have proven their worth for many years. The models Sherpa, a goods-only lift, and Escorta, a goods lift with attendant, are used by logistics companies, in production facilities and supermarkets but also in hospitals, hotels and office buildings.

Especially in the warehouses and distribution centres of large e-commerce companies, a space-saving solution with the highest possible performance is in demand. Thanks to the customised cabin, they can be flexibly installed in existing buildings or racking systems without having to make structural changes. By means of a low access ramp, installation without a pit is also possible.

Until now, the load capacity of both models was limited to a maximum of 3t and the cabin depth to 3m. The further development enables the transport of up to 4.5t and a maximum cabin depth of 4.5m in the versions both with and without an accompanying person. With regard to the cabin dimensions, special solutions for individual requirements are also possible.
Both models are type-tested according to the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.

“With the further development of our Sherpa and Escorta goods lifts, we are responding to frequently expressed customer requests for higher load capacities and larger cabs with a suitable solution. The decisive factor was to retain the proven advantages of the compact and easy-to-install systems. As a result, our new solutions combine performance and flexibility in a way that is unique on the market,” says Sascha Haase, Product Manager Lift Technology at Lödige Industries.

For even larger loads, conversion to hydraulic solutions is required. For transporting up to 15t, Lödige Industries offers a suitable solution with the Olympus goods lift.

Lödige further develops goods lifts

Posted on by David Priestman

Lödige Industries has further developed its proven Sherpa and Escorta chain lifts. With a 50% higher load capacity of now up to 4.5 tonnes as well as a larger cabin, both are able to even better meet customer requirements for the transport of heavy and bulky loads.

Customers can now increase their productivity and speed up throughput by moving more every single time. The advantages of the compact machine room-less solution with self-supporting steel frame shaft remain unchanged. The latter is also available powder-coated in RAL Classic colours. With nominal loads from 3t, these lifts can now also be installed or retrofitted in existing concrete or masonry shafts.

In industrial and commercial environments, the compact and easy-to-install lifts with a lifting height of up to 18m have proven their worth for many years. The models Sherpa, a goods-only lift, and Escorta, a goods lift with attendant, are used by logistics companies, in production facilities and supermarkets but also in hospitals, hotels and office buildings.

Especially in the warehouses and distribution centres of large e-commerce companies, a space-saving solution with the highest possible performance is in demand. Thanks to the customised cabin, they can be flexibly installed in existing buildings or racking systems without having to make structural changes. By means of a low access ramp, installation without a pit is also possible.

Until now, the load capacity of both models was limited to a maximum of 3t and the cabin depth to 3m. The further development enables the transport of up to 4.5t and a maximum cabin depth of 4.5m in the versions both with and without an accompanying person. With regard to the cabin dimensions, special solutions for individual requirements are also possible.
Both models are type-tested according to the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.

“With the further development of our Sherpa and Escorta goods lifts, we are responding to frequently expressed customer requests for higher load capacities and larger cabs with a suitable solution. The decisive factor was to retain the proven advantages of the compact and easy-to-install systems. As a result, our new solutions combine performance and flexibility in a way that is unique on the market,” says Sascha Haase, Product Manager Lift Technology at Lödige Industries.

For even larger loads, conversion to hydraulic solutions is required. For transporting up to 15t, Lödige Industries offers a suitable solution with the Olympus goods lift.

Traffic management measures in Kent stood down

Posted on by David Priestman

The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that traffic management measures in Kent will be removed this month (April 2021) as trade returns to normal levels.

The Kent Access Permit (KAP) and the M20 moveable barrier will be stood down from 20th April, as delays have been prevented thanks to hauliers arriving at the border prepared.

The DfT says this comes as freight volumes between the UK and the EU continue to operate at normal levels, with the latest data showing a 46% increase in exports in February. KAPs have been instrumental in avoiding delays at the border, by ensuring that HGV drivers have the correct paperwork before setting off and allowing them to move quickly through the UK’s ports.

Compliance with the KAP obligation from industry has been consistently high, tracking at more than 80% since the middle of January for non-GB hauliers, while the latest data shows the average compliance with the KAP obligation is at 86%.

The removal of the KAP on 20th April will mean less paperwork for hauliers, making it quicker and easier to cross the border, further supporting the already smooth flow of goods from the UK into Europe.

The Kent Resilience Forum has also announced plans to stand down the moveable barrier on 24th April. Specially designed to allow traffic on the M20 to continue in both directions, the barrier and its contraflow system have been critical in keeping roads open and traffic moving as hauliers adjusted to the new border requirements.

Hauliers will have continued access to support on border requirements at any one of 46 information and advice sites across the UK, with the busiest sites remaining in place until at least August. So far, sites have proven to be extremely popular, says the DfT, helping to prepare more than 200,000 hauliers adjust to new border requirements since first opening in November 2020.

Traffic management measures in Kent stood down

Posted on by Keith McKinley

The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that traffic management measures in Kent will be removed this month (April 2021) as trade returns to normal levels.

The Kent Access Permit (KAP) and the M20 moveable barrier will be stood down from 20th April, as delays have been prevented thanks to hauliers arriving at the border prepared.

The DfT says this comes as freight volumes between the UK and the EU continue to operate at normal levels, with the latest data showing a 46% increase in exports in February. KAPs have been instrumental in avoiding delays at the border, by ensuring that HGV drivers have the correct paperwork before setting off and allowing them to move quickly through the UK’s ports.

Compliance with the KAP obligation from industry has been consistently high, tracking at more than 80% since the middle of January for non-GB hauliers, while the latest data shows the average compliance with the KAP obligation is at 86%.

The removal of the KAP on 20th April will mean less paperwork for hauliers, making it quicker and easier to cross the border, further supporting the already smooth flow of goods from the UK into Europe.

The Kent Resilience Forum has also announced plans to stand down the moveable barrier on 24th April. Specially designed to allow traffic on the M20 to continue in both directions, the barrier and its contraflow system have been critical in keeping roads open and traffic moving as hauliers adjusted to the new border requirements.

Hauliers will have continued access to support on border requirements at any one of 46 information and advice sites across the UK, with the busiest sites remaining in place until at least August. So far, sites have proven to be extremely popular, says the DfT, helping to prepare more than 200,000 hauliers adjust to new border requirements since first opening in November 2020.

Hyster reachstacker cabin wins FLTA award

Posted on by David Priestman

The hinged elevating operator cabin for the Hyster RS46 ReachStacker has won the Safety award at the FLTA (Fork Lift Truck Association) Awards for Excellence 2020.

At the online awards presentation on 10th April 2021, the pioneering Hyster solution received the award for its unique design which helps terminals handle containers on the second rail, reducing damage and improving efficiency. The solution was also shortlisted in the Innovation category.

With the ‘hinged’ elevating cabin on the Hyster RS46, operators have direct visibility of the top corner pockets on second-rail containers even with a container on the first rail. Previously, cameras or staff had to direct operators, slowing operations and increasing operational costs, while potentially increasing risk for staff walking trackside.

The moveable cab is raised and lowered smoothly on a hinged arm and the speed can be adjusted. The Hyster RS46 ReachStacker has also been designed to offer an optimal ergonomic driver environment that reduces sideways movement, shock and vibration when the ReachStacker is in motion. An optional tilt of up to 10° can also be added to help make handling high stacks even more comfortable.

Also, unlike a mast, when the cab is lowered, it does not increase the truck height, offering benefits for road transport.

“We’re delighted to be taking home an ‘Archie’,” says Chris van de Werdt, Product Strategy Manager, EMEA Big Trucks for Hyster Europe, referring to the statuette of Archimedes presented to all of the award winners.

“The elevating cab option for Hyster ReachStackers helps to overcome the real-world challenges of tough terminal operations,” Chris continues. “It’s fantastic that the intelligent design, with both operators and businesses in mind, has been recognised by the FLTA Awards.”

Hyster reachstacker cabin wins FLTA award

Posted on by Keith McKinley

The hinged elevating operator cabin for the Hyster RS46 ReachStacker has won the Safety award at the FLTA (Fork Lift Truck Association) Awards for Excellence 2020.

At the online awards presentation on 10th April 2021, the pioneering Hyster solution received the award for its unique design which helps terminals handle containers on the second rail, reducing damage and improving efficiency. The solution was also shortlisted in the Innovation category.

With the ‘hinged’ elevating cabin on the Hyster RS46, operators have direct visibility of the top corner pockets on second-rail containers even with a container on the first rail. Previously, cameras or staff had to direct operators, slowing operations and increasing operational costs, while potentially increasing risk for staff walking trackside.

The moveable cab is raised and lowered smoothly on a hinged arm and the speed can be adjusted. The Hyster RS46 ReachStacker has also been designed to offer an optimal ergonomic driver environment that reduces sideways movement, shock and vibration when the ReachStacker is in motion. An optional tilt of up to 10° can also be added to help make handling high stacks even more comfortable.

Also, unlike a mast, when the cab is lowered, it does not increase the truck height, offering benefits for road transport.

“We’re delighted to be taking home an ‘Archie’,” says Chris van de Werdt, Product Strategy Manager, EMEA Big Trucks for Hyster Europe, referring to the statuette of Archimedes presented to all of the award winners.

“The elevating cab option for Hyster ReachStackers helps to overcome the real-world challenges of tough terminal operations,” Chris continues. “It’s fantastic that the intelligent design, with both operators and businesses in mind, has been recognised by the FLTA Awards.”

Menzies makes carbon-neutral commitment

Posted on by David Priestman

Global aviation logistics specialist Menzies Aviation has committed to make 100% of its operations carbon neutral by the company’s 200-year anniversary in 2033. Menzies believes it is the first aviation services company to make this ground-breaking commitment to carbon neutrality.

Menzies Aviation will formalise the commitment by becoming a signatory to the UN Global Compact in 2021, which supports the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. In order to reach carbon neutrality Menzies will focus on investing in electric ground support equipment (GSE), reducing emissions through identifying operational efficiencies and balancing remaining emissions with carbon offsetting initiatives.

The transition to electric and lower-emission GSE is particularly critical to reducing carbon footprint and supporting customers’ sustainability ambitions, and in 2020 Menzies made significant progress in upgrading equipment as part of new contracts.

At Gothenburg and Stockholm airports a new contract with Qatar Airways enabled Menzies to invest in three new electric baggage tractors and two new electric aircraft loaders, as well as an electric towbarless tractor in Stockholm.

In South Africa, a new contract with Mango Airlines saw the Group purchase 15 new electric belt loaders and 12 new electric baggage tractors across three airports in South Africa – Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. In North America, Menzies replaced and retired older, less efficient GSE across four locations and will continue to do so across the region.

Alongside investment in new equipment, Menzies will support teams with implementing processes to make zero fuel spills a daily target throughout the business as well as local initiatives to reduce energy use and lessen environmental impacts. Efforts to enhance the sustainability of operations will complement Menzies’ broader ESG programme which promotes responsible business, from legal and ethical compliance, to employee engagement and development and supporting the local communities in which Menzies operates.

Philipp Joeinig, CEO & Chairman of Menzies Aviation said: “Menzies is a business that has constantly adapted and what better way to mark our 200-year anniversary in 2033 than to celebrate our next era of environmental sustainability by achieving carbon neutrality.

“As flight volumes recover we see an opportunity to rebuild the aviation industry to be more sustainable, and we will be taking advantage of this to promote greener operations across our entire business. With our Sustainability Strategy and Programme now in place, we have clearly defined targets and supporting action plans to help realise them, however it is critical that we build relationships across the aviation ecosystem, from trade bodies to suppliers, to ensure that we can collectively remove barriers to green innovation and adoption.”

Menzies makes carbon-neutral commitment

Posted on by Keith McKinley

Global aviation logistics specialist Menzies Aviation has committed to make 100% of its operations carbon neutral by the company’s 200-year anniversary in 2033. Menzies believes it is the first aviation services company to make this ground-breaking commitment to carbon neutrality.

Menzies Aviation will formalise the commitment by becoming a signatory to the UN Global Compact in 2021, which supports the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. In order to reach carbon neutrality Menzies will focus on investing in electric ground support equipment (GSE), reducing emissions through identifying operational efficiencies and balancing remaining emissions with carbon offsetting initiatives.

The transition to electric and lower-emission GSE is particularly critical to reducing carbon footprint and supporting customers’ sustainability ambitions, and in 2020 Menzies made significant progress in upgrading equipment as part of new contracts.

At Gothenburg and Stockholm airports a new contract with Qatar Airways enabled Menzies to invest in three new electric baggage tractors and two new electric aircraft loaders, as well as an electric towbarless tractor in Stockholm.

In South Africa, a new contract with Mango Airlines saw the Group purchase 15 new electric belt loaders and 12 new electric baggage tractors across three airports in South Africa – Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. In North America, Menzies replaced and retired older, less efficient GSE across four locations and will continue to do so across the region.

Alongside investment in new equipment, Menzies will support teams with implementing processes to make zero fuel spills a daily target throughout the business as well as local initiatives to reduce energy use and lessen environmental impacts. Efforts to enhance the sustainability of operations will complement Menzies’ broader ESG programme which promotes responsible business, from legal and ethical compliance, to employee engagement and development and supporting the local communities in which Menzies operates.

Philipp Joeinig, CEO & Chairman of Menzies Aviation said: “Menzies is a business that has constantly adapted and what better way to mark our 200-year anniversary in 2033 than to celebrate our next era of environmental sustainability by achieving carbon neutrality.

“As flight volumes recover we see an opportunity to rebuild the aviation industry to be more sustainable, and we will be taking advantage of this to promote greener operations across our entire business. With our Sustainability Strategy and Programme now in place, we have clearly defined targets and supporting action plans to help realise them, however it is critical that we build relationships across the aviation ecosystem, from trade bodies to suppliers, to ensure that we can collectively remove barriers to green innovation and adoption.”

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