Three new buzz words for logistics

19 June 2019

"For logistics it's the time of dynamism" - Andrea Gentile In a recent interview by Italian magazine, EUROMERCI, Mr Andrea Gentile, chairman of ASSOLOGISTICA, the Italian association for logistics companies and professionals gave his views on the future influences for the logistics industry. Mr...

LP gas vs. electric vs. diesel-powered forklifts

16 May 2019

LP Gas vs. electric vs. diesel forklifts – which should you choose? If you’re looking for a new forklift but aren’t sure which type is most suitable for your application, we can help. As forklift truck specialists, we know it can be difficult to work out which forklift is best for your business. And...

Your first port of call for professional

10 April 2019

Where do you turn to if you want to find out what’s happening in materials handling or logistics - what’s making industry headlines and what tips you should be following? Do you flick through expensive business magazines or rely on the people you know? How about if someone sent you some good, solid...

Five ways to prolong the life of your forklift

3 April 2019

(Updated for 2021) Getting a new forklift truck is a significant investment, so you’re probably eager to ensure it’s being used and maintained in a way that prolongs its lifespan and prevents wear and tear. Although all warehouse equipment has a finite lifespan, keeping your forklift well maintained...

Structured battery care for peak performance

21 March 2019

Recharge your batteries with a spa treatment! Effective management of truck batteries can save a lot of money – so give your batteries a bit of pampering! By Gian Schiava The 8-8-8 concept We are going to be investigating how effective management of battery resources can extend their life and ensure...

Logistics and Materials Handling - 2019 Trends

13 March 2019

At Cat® Lift Trucks, we like to share valuable market information and views with our customers; logistics and materials handling professionals. In a recent publication, the Spanish Blog de la Logistica from the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya shared how they believe logistics will be affected in...

Rental, Financial or Operational Leasing

4 March 2019

UPDATED 2023 Are you looking to invest in a new forklift truck? Is your current forklift at the end of its economic life or has the leasing period on your current forklift truck come to an end? There are many finance options available to you when it comes to purchasing or hiring warehouse equipment...

Control the data tsunami

26 February 2019

UPDATED 2023 What do managers in materials handling, warehousing and logistics need to know to ensure their systems are as efficient as they can be? How do they avoid drowning in a tidal wave of data? Ruari McCallion has been looking at the technology. Welcome to Industry 4.0 Getting information is...

ISO45001 - Lift your company to the next level

29 January 2019

Now that the first implementers of the new global Health & Safety (H&S) standard, ISO 45001, have moved through the process, Gay Sutton takes a closer look. What is involved, how do you go about it… and how does it benefit your materials handling business? Companies implementing the global quality...