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Dock Planning
Practical hints and tips by Stertil
How do you know your buying the right Loading Bay?

Rapidshield makes distribution centre safer and more productive
February 08, 2010
The RapidShield team at Universal Highways have been working with a leading supermarket chain to revolutionize the way storage bay lines and safety symbols are applied in their distribution centres.

NORD Smart Solutions:Tailor-made drive solutions with extra service
January 27, 2010
Drive manufacturer NORD DRIVESYSTEMS offers individual "Smart Solutions" for drive applications across all areas of industry.

Modular dock loading pods provide simple, modern solution
January 04, 2010
sara’s dock loading pods provide a modern solution to the problems of optimising warehouse space, and to achieving control of temperature or hygiene during the loading/unloading process.

Planning ahead for regular load handling equipment maintenance will pay dividends
December 08, 2009
In the current economic downturn, where companies might delay loading bay and materials handling equipment renewal or upgrades, it is vital for regular pre-planned service and maintenance of existing load handling equipment.

Union Industries Eiger Door™ Takes the Plunge at West Coast Sea Products
September 16, 2009
Union Industries’ Eiger Door™, which has become the market leading Hi-Speed Freezer Door, is already living up to its reputation at West Coast Sea Products.

Spreading the load
July 27, 2009
Schmitz Cargobull has introduced a new system specifically designed to reduce the weight on tractor drive axles when vehicles have been partially unloaded from the rear.

Special Thorworld ramp solves vehicle access problem
June 08, 2009
Installing a made-to-measure Thorworld yard ramp to allow vehicles to drive into a basement unloading area has solved a problem and saved money for DX

Thorough examination and testing of load handling equipment
May 11, 2009
The main legal requirement is that all equipment should be subjected to what is known as a regular Statutory Thorough Examination (STE).

Extend Equipment Life and Reduce Maintenance Costs
April 06, 2009
New ExxonMobil Hydraulic Oil Can Help Companies Improve Hydraulic Efficiency.

Time to join the revolution
October 06, 2008
The logistics sector is equivalent in size to that of manufacturing and construction, yet it gets only a tenth of the public funding available for the training and development of its people.

Cadbury chooses Stertil Stokvis
August 25, 2008
Loading bay equipment specialist Stertil Stokvis has completed an installation for Cadbury Trebor Bassett to fit loading bays into its distribution centre in Milton Keynes.

Loss of crown angle can lead to injuries and equipment damage

A sudden rise in maintenance costs or employee sick leave could be a sign that your dock leveller has lost its crown angle.

Whitbread sleep easy with Chase
February 05, 2008
Although concrete docks were originally chosen to convert the selected 2,000 sq.metre site of Whitbread’s Premier Travel Inn distribution centre, Chase Equipment’s Modular Docking System proved a better and more flexible solution.

Thorwold ramp system cooks up fast unloading for CDA
February 05, 2008
A combination of a yard ramp and an extending dock leveller from Thorworld Industries Ltd has cut down the turnaround time for trucks unloading finished goods at kitchen appliance manufacturer, CDA Group Ltd.

Stertil's WIS Inflatable dock shelter is hard to beat
February 05, 2008
Inflatable shelters and seals offer a greater degree of weather-resistance over a wider range of vehicles than traditional curtain shelters, which are not designed for thermal efficiency.

Did you know?
The dock leveller must rest in a balanced position on the vehicle surface and not exceed a working slope of more than 12.5%. (up or down)

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Material Handling Glossary
Daifuku Europe
Industry terms & definitions

Getting to grips with manual handling
A short guide
This booklet explains the problems associated with manual handling and sets out best practice in dealing with them. The advice is intended for managers of small firms or similar organisations.

Maintaining Docks For Safety And Efficiency
White Paper - Michael Brittingham
Unless the shipping/receiving dock is given the proper attention, breakdowns in this area can choke off productivity throughout the system.

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Economic conditions drive companies to take a fresh look at their customs operations
March 04, 2010

During the current economic climate it is the ideal time for companies to review their operations with a view to reducing costs and an important part of this for an importer will be the landed cost of goods, including supply chain and related expenses.

Excise Movement and Control System
March 04, 2010

EMCS: When and how?

UKWA working with the Carbon Trust on ‘emissions toolkit’ for the warehousing industry
March 01, 2010

Warehouse owners are set to benefit from an ‘emissions toolkit’ that will help warehouse operators cut their carbon footprint and save on costs.

One small step for man, one giant leap for staff morale
February 22, 2010

A few subtle changes make all the difference, says business consultant. Sales are falling, communication is lacking and motivation is at a seasonal low. In other words, it’s February.

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