People and vehicle access control specialist Nortech is now offering a robust long-range reader based on semi active RFID technology, which enables automatic vehicle identification at distances of up to 10 metres and speeds of up to 125 mph.
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All the latest news and views from the world of material handling, logistics, freight forwarding and distribution. This section of the site carries articles relating to new contract wins, product launches, opinion from the trade associations, government departments, research analysts, the vendor community as well as case studies of material handling integration projects across Europe.
All key equipment sectors are covered, ranging from AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles) ForkLift Trucks, Automated Storage Equipment, Conveyors and Sortation, Dock Equipment, Overhead Handling Equipment, Packaging and Labelling Solutions, Pallets & Containers,Transport and Distribution, Racking & Shelving as well as Trade Shows and Industry Events.
RHA condemns truckers who make money on the backs of migrants
Jul 11, 2018
The Road Haulage Association strongly condemns UK-bound truck drivers who are being paid to smuggle migrants across the Channel.
This latest report from the National Crime Agency says organised criminal gangs are concealing people on vehicles and that some drivers are colluding with them for financial gain.
Air cargo industry must learn to operate like the global defence sector to thrive in modern age
Jul 11, 2018
Air freight must revolutionize the way it runs itself, modelled more on the USD1.7 trillion global defence sector, if it is to thrive in the modern age, according to OMX Founder and 'Dragon' Nicole Verkindt.
Linde Material Handling launches automated guided cart
Jul 11, 2018
Linde Material Handling, manufacturer of forklift trucks, has launched the Linde C-MATIC; a new automated guided cart (AGC) designed to improve production logistics.
Mitsubishi launches its most intelligent and agile electric to date
Jul 11, 2018
Building on the success of its 80-volt, EDiA EX, Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks has announced the latest addition to its electric range: EDiA EM.
Forklift Safety Awards scoops its own award nod
Jul 11, 2018
It's the second time the FLTA has been nominated for the award in as little as four years, having previously won a Best Practice Award for the FLTA Safety Conference in 2015.
Biodegradable fibre packaging could catalyse shift away from black plastic, says GlobalData
Jul 11, 2018
With packaging producers under pressure to find a replacement for plastic, the latest contender could be Durapulp fibre, which is used to create biodegradable packaging to replace the black plastic trays often used in ready meals and raw beef products, says GlobalData, the data and analytics company.
New tachograph download service from Mandata
Jul 11, 2018
A new digital tachograph download service, which is claimed to significantly improve the systemised capture of driver and vehicle tacho data, has been launched by transport management technology specialist, Mandata Ltd.
Pregis shortlisted for environmental packaging award
Jul 11, 2018
Pregis Ltd, supplier of Easypack, the UK brand of eco-friendly packaging solutions, has been shortlisted as a finalist for the Environmental and Sustainability Award in the 2018 Logistics Awards.
