News March 2014 In Brief...
Some of the recent stories you may have missed on
www.shdlogistics.com this month...
Forklift parts supplier TVH has received the status of ‘known consigner’
after an external
audit by the Belgian Civil Aviation Authority (BCAA).
Toyota Material Handling has launched two new BT Lifter models: the HHM100 manual and HHL100 electric high lifting hand pallet trucks. Meanwhile, it has increased the size of its UK short-term hire fleet to over 3,500 trucks with a £7m investment.
Manufacturing, logistics and consultancy Unipart is to launch a new programme aimed at equipping young job seekers with skills for work.
Pallet and container pooling services company CHEP has appointed Rod Francis as managing director of its UK & Ireland Pallets operation.
The Port of Felixstowe has received consent from the MMO for the extension of its newest container handling facility, Berths 8&9.
Nearly £5m is to be shared out among Palletforce shareholder members as part of the biggest payout in the network’s 13-year history.
Investec Asset Finance has
appointed a new, industry- leading, specialist materials handling asset finance team led by Andrew Woodward.
In the latest rankings published by German magazine dhf-intralogistik, Toyota has retained its position as the world’s largest supplier of fork lift trucks.
SSI Schaefer has designed, manufactured and installed automated pallet handling and storage systems at the Spalding coldstore facility of T F Bowman & Son.
6 March 2014 EXHIBITIONS TOC heads to London for first time
The 39th TOC Europe Conference and Exhibition takes place in London for the first time this summer, and will feature PortCentric Logistics Village & Seminars in conjunction with SHD Logistics. Held on 24th-26th June 2014 at ExCel, TOC Europe will provide a perspective on global and regional supply chains and trade, bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders to explore current challenges and solutions. A new format will give delegates even more added-value to maximise peer group networking and knowledge exchange. At this year’s TOC Europe, delegates can choose from the following components: • PortCentric Logistics Village & Seminars – TOC Events is partnering with SHD Logistics to launch the PortCentric Logistics Village providing a unique opportunity for suppliers of materials handling equipment, logistics and intra-logistics services to engage with key buyers running distribution and transport operations located within the UK and Europe;
PEOPLE Clark’s MD Strehl passes away
SHD Logistics is saddened to report the passing of Egon Strehl, the managing director of Clark Europe GmbH, who died on 26th January at the age of 58 after a severe illness. SS Baik, head of the global Clark Organisation, said: “We are struggling to keep our composure and are mourning a good friend, a great expert of the forklift scene and Clarkian through and through.”
Since 2004, Egon Strehl played a significant part in the development of Clark Europe GmbH (responsible for the regions of Europe, the Middle East and Africa). He built up a solid
company structure and an extensive sales network with 170 dealers in 58 states.
Rolf Eiten, who has already been in charge of the operative business of Clark Europe GmbH since July 2013 as COO, adds: “We remember him as a human being and as an
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expert. Our deepest sympathies and commiserations go to his family.” The management of Clark Europe GmbH is now in the hands of a dual leadership: SS Baik from the parent company Young An, CEO and president of Clark Material Handling International, as CEO, and Rolf Eiten, director of sales & marketing at Clark Europe GmbH, as COO, will lead the Clark brand into the future from new headquarters in Duisburg.
SHD Logistics sends it condolances to
Egon’s family, friends and colleagues. We will miss catching up with him at CeMAT this year. n
• TOC Container Supply Chain Conference (CSC) – the leading container transport and trade forum, providing shippers and their logistics partners with exclusive access to the insight and analysis that drives international trade, transportation and logistics;
• TECH TOC Conference – connecting operators and equipment & technology providers to explore the latest global innovations and best practices in container handling technology & big data tools.
• Bulk Ports & Technology – designed for people who move and handle dry bulk shipments, highlighting the latest innovations in dry bulk shipping, handling and port technology.
“TOC Europe is coming home in
2014,” commented Paul Holloway, event director at TOC Events Wordwide. “London is a very attractive city, particularly in summer, and this has gone down really well with all our stakeholders. Uptake of floorspace has been exceptional, and some of our largest clients are planning product launches on site.
“This year we will offer additional features to attendees including the new Port Centric Logistics village that will focus on hinterland port communities. This will run alongside the globally known and respected TOC formats – Container Supply Chain Conference, TECH TOC and Bulk Ports and Technology. All of us at TOC are delighted to invite stakeholders from the global maritime industry to our fantastic home city for what promises to be the biggest and best TOC of all time.” Pre-registration for visitors is now open. To register for your place, or to enquire about reserving a stand, please visit the url below, or call event manager Sean Deane on Tel: +44 (0) 20 7017 4391. n
www.tocevents-europe.com
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