News June 2012 In Brief...
Some of the recent stories you may have missed on
www.shdlogistics.com this month...
Trucking giant Eddie Stobart has sold
its 20% stake in a City of London office block, earning £8.1m.
Caterpillar Inc has announced it will sell a 65 percent stake in its third-party logistics division to Platinum Equity for $750 million.
The finance director at a potato
supplier has been convicted of bribing a Sainsbury’s buyer and overcharging the UK supermarket by millions of pounds.
New reports suggest that the £33bn high speed rail link between London and the north, via Birmingham is facing fresh problems after civil servants have branded it too risky.
Networking and support group Women in Logistics UK has launched two annual awards to celebrate the talent in the industry. The winners will be announced at the Women in Logistics Ball on 6th July.
Following on from the continued success and popularity of its X-Range trucks, British fork lift truck manufacturer Nexen has announced the release of several new models to its X range.
Global trade unions unveiled a report into how Deutsche Post DHL treats its workers at the company’s AGM in Frankfurt.
While official figures show the UK economy contracted in the first quarter of the year, data from the manufacturing and transport sectors in the Business Factors Index from Bibby Financial Services shows more positive activity for the period.
The largest independent Coca-Cola bottling company in the USA has taken delivery of a Crown lift-truck fleet powered by fuel-cell technology.
The nationwide insolvency practitioners SFP has been appointed administrators to Brentwood-based haulage and distribution firm Pallet Distribution Services Limited.
Month 2012 IMHX 2013 Linde confirmed for IMHX 2013
Linde Material Handling has confirmed it is to participate as an exhibitor at IMHX 2013, the UK’s biggest event for the intralogistics industry. The German forklift manufacturer has taken a large stand in Hall 20 of Birmingham’s NEC. Speaking exclusively to SHD Magazine, Linde’s director of sales and marketing, Andrew Daly (pictured), said: “Closer engagement with our customers, providing them with efficiencies, cost reduction and greater flexibility have been a key focus for us at Linde, and IMHX gives us the ideal platform to demonstrate these values and the full breadth of our capabilities to both our customers and prospects.” Rob Fisher, IMHX event director for Informa Exhibitions,the event’s co-owner (with BITA) said: “Linde’s commitment to participate at IMHX further underlines its place as one of Europe’s top events for our industry. We are delighted that Linde will be part of our event, and thank them for their support. “We have once again attracted
TRUCKS Norbert trials hybrid vehicle
Norbert Dentressangle has taken delivery of the first Renault Trucks 26 tonne hybrid vehicle in the UK as part of the company’s commitment to testing alternative technology to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions across its transport operations.
The Renault Premium Distribution 310.26 6x2 rear steer hybrid will be undergoing operational trials with Norbert Dentressangle Transport Services and will operate from its Specialist Services Aylesford site. The truck will be used to make shared-user network deliveries for a range of customers in and around London, where its low noise will be particularly suitable for night-time deliveries.
The hybrid vehicle combines a diesel engine with an electric motor
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that delivers a significant reduction in fuel consumption of around 20% and is up to 50% quieter than their normal counterparts. The electric motor drives fuel efficiency by powering the vehicle from 0 to 12mph (25km/h) before the conventional diesel engine seamlessly takes over. Depending on the delivery route, it can use its electric motor to travel short distances (around 2km) silently at speeds of up to 12mph (25km/h) with zero emissions and can be used most effectively for urban operations.”
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the big names. As IMHX has grown over the years, it has moved from a materials handling show to one that embraces all aspects of the logistics industry related to the warehouse. Fork lift trucks remain at the heart of this, and Linde’s presence at IMHX 2013 will help showcase the excellence demonstrated across our industry’s major players.“
The announcement follows last month’s revelation that the floorspace available to exhibitors has been increased by 20% to accommodate demand. The level of contracted space is already approaching that booked in 2010, and with nine months to go
before the tri-annual event, the 2013 staging looks set to be a sell-out. “Exhibitor feedback from 2010 shows that IMHX delivers excellent leads and prospects,” says Rob Fisher. “It’s unequivocally Europe’s leading materials handling event. As a result very little space remains unsold for 2013, in spite of an expanded footprint for next year’s event.” IMHX 2013 takes place on March 19th 22nd. For further details about Linde and its participation in IMHX 2013, please turn to pages 16 and 17 of this edition of SHD Magazine.
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