You won’t need reminding that 2020 was a turbulent year and there is no doubt it has bought with it changes that will impact that way our industry operates as we head into 2021. Most notably, perhaps, is the surge in ecommerce and the impact consumer expectation for next or even same day delivery is...

This year has seen unprecedented changes in our lives and the way we work thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. The crisis has placed a huge amount of stress on supply chains and whilst a lot of focus has been on the response of the transport industry, warehousing and logistics has also experienced...

As customer demand for sustainability grows, businesses are under more pressure than ever to minimise their impact on the environment. For operations using forklifts, key issues include whether their trucks’ performance is ‘green’ and what happens to them when their useful service life ends. In fact...

In the latest article from Eureka, the online magazine for the materials handling professional, Gian Schiava looks at how materials handling experts cope with adapting to change without having to compromise on performance. He explores how they should react but deduces that companies can have...

The success of a materials handling business relies on many things. Of course, having the right equipment and processes in place is important so that the job can be fulfilled. But ultimately, success will be driven by your workforce and the effort and enthusiasm they bring to your business. The...

Updated 2023 When it comes to warehousing, it’s better to be safe than sorry Getting the most out of your warehouse is a daily challenge for your logistics manager and the job becomes even more complicated when you store and ship dangerous or hazardous goods. Gian Schiava writing for Eureka, the...

How can forklift overturns and load spillages be prevented to improve forklift safety? Here’s how! At Cat° Lift Trucks, we believe in regularly reviewing and reinforcing the principles of safe forklift operator behaviour, to help embed them in our industry’s culture. The following guidelines focus...

Diesel forklifts offer many benefits to businesses and operators. They are some of the toughest workhorses in the materials handling industry and as such, are suited to a wide range of applications. And, with modern advancements such as the stage V engines that now feature in all of our diesel...

Poor handling by a powerful forklift truck can destroy the value of an entire pallet load of goods. As Mark Nicholson warned recently in an article for Eureka, the online magazine for materials handling professionals, a single mouse dropping has the power to do the same thing. Any evidence at all of...

Updated 2022 In the world of materials handling and logistics, loading docks are often considered one of the most dangerous places. Investment in technological solutions can reduce the risks but a firm understanding of the hazards and essential safety measures is needed too. Mark Nicholson sums up...