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PHOENIX benefits from automated pick-to-prescription logistics

1 PHOENIX benefits from automated pick-to-prescription logistics

Warehouse automation is enabling PHOENIX Healthcare Distribution to fulfil patients' repeat prescription orders efficiently and securely from its facility in Runcorn, Cheshire.

Plastic pallets prove the most efficient and reliable choice for global electrical components distributor

2 Plastic pallets prove the most efficient and reliable choice for global electrical components distributor

More and more businesses are making the switch from wooden to plastic pallets to help drive efficiency, improve operational processes, and reduce their impact on the environment.

Noatum increases its fleet of mobile cranes for three of its terminals in Spain

3 Noatum increases its fleet of mobile cranes for three of its terminals in Spain

After obtaining the approval of the respective boards of directors and its partner Algeposa, Noatum, through its subsidiary Noatum Terminals, which specialises in the management of port concessions and infrastructures, has completed the acquisition of four automotive cranes for its port terminals in Castellon, Sagunto and Tarragona.

Harworth submits plans for a total of 2.8 million sq ft of industrial & logistics space in Yorkshire

4 Harworth submits plans for a total of 2.8 million sq ft of industrial & logistics space in Yorkshire

Harworth Group plc, a regenerator of land and property for sustainable development and investment, has submitted plans for a total of 2.8 million sq ft of industrial & logistics space at two sites close to Leeds in Yorkshire.

Bradshaw provides electric solution to classic French vans

5 Bradshaw provides electric solution to classic French vans

Bradshaw Electric Vehicles has supplied an all-electric G4 Goupil vehicle to a leading supplier and converter of classic Citroen HY vans.

Specialists in vehicle conversion for a variety of different requirements, Classic French Vans has provided bespoke custom builds from quirky catering vehicles to tailored promotional vans for a wide range of customers including: football clubs, the National Trust and universities.  

British Ports Association looking for more policy wins in 2022​

6 British Ports Association looking for more policy wins in 2022​

The British Ports Association has set out its agenda for UK ports over the next 12 months alongside reflections on successes in 2021.

IC Express joins Palletline in a bid to boost growth

7 IC Express joins Palletline in a bid to boost growth

Bristol-based IC Express has joined Palletline, further extending its offering to reinforce its position as a market leader in the Southwest, whilst also helping the company enter its next phase of growth. 

Biodegradable EcoWrap stretch film receives TUV Austria’s OK compost certificate

8 Biodegradable EcoWrap stretch film receives TUV Austria’s OK compost certificate

Cortec Corporation has received the ‘OK compost INDUSTRIAL’ certificate from TÜV Austria. This certifies that the company’s Eco Wrap conforms to the criteria for industrial compostability under EN 13432 (European equivalent of ASTM D6400).

DFDS extends its record order with another 25 electric trucks from Volvo

9 DFDS extends its record order with another 25 electric trucks from Volvo

Volvo Trucks has received an order for an additional 25 heavy electric trucks from DFDS, the Northern European shipping and logistics company. The new vehicles are on top of the record order of 100 Volvo FM electric trucks that was made in October 2021, adding up to a total of 125 electric trucks for DFDS.

A virtually perfect night for Palletforce Gala Award winners

10 A virtually perfect night for Palletforce Gala Award winners

EV Cargo’s Palletforce had a virtually perfect evening at its annual Gala Awards ceremony as the network celebrated the fantastic achievements of it member companies during 2021.

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