POSITIVE OUTLOOK ACROSS 3PL SECTOR, REVEALS IMHX SURVEY A
poll of third party logistics (3PL) companies visiting IMHX 2019 this month, 24 -27 September, NEC Birmingham, reveals an extremely
positive outlook across the sector: 91 per cent of those quizzed expect their organization to grow over the next two years, with 34 per cent anticipating ‘significant’ growth over this time, while 76 per cent believe that their company is likely to experience growth in the next 12 months alone. The survey, undertaken by Sapio Research on behalf of IMHX 2019, also
revealed that 44 per cent of respondents are planning some form of warehouse infrastructure expansion within the next year. In addition, nearly half (47 per cent) are looking to implement automated
warehouse technology within the next 12 months, while 50 per cent stated that they intend to upgrade their forklift truck fleets and/or invest in new
fleet management solutions during the same period. IMHX 2019 event director, Rob Fisher, states: “Sapio Research’s survey of
logistics company executives reveals an industry that is both confident and optimistic about the future. “It also highlights that logistics companies are seeking to invest in new
technology that will help them to meet the challenges of operating efficiently and profitably in the modern business environment.” IMHX is the UK’s largest and longest-running logistics and supply
chain technology event, expecting to welcome 16,000+ attendees later this month at the NEC Birmingham from 24 – 27 September. As well as 450 exhibiting companies showcasing the latest logistics technology, visitors will also benefit from four days of free-to-attend professional seminars.
LEADING MATERIALS HANDLING FIRM SUPPORT NATIONAL FORKLIFT SAFETY MONTH T
his October marks 2019’s National Forklift Safety Month; an important annual event
launched by the Forklift Truck Association (FLTA) to help improve workplace safety and minimise the risk of accidents in warehouses and associated environments. Amongst those voicing their support for the
event is materials handling organisation Midland Pallet Trucks, who supplies businesses with quality high lift pallet trucks, weighing scale trucks, and an extensive range of fork accessories. The Midland Pallet Trucks team believes that National Forklift Safety Month is the perfect time to reassess workplace practices to create healthier and safer work environments. The theme of the 2019 National Forklift Safety
Month event is ‘Forklift Safety: It’s No Accident’, and is intended to address the high number of accidents and injury that are either directly or indirectly caused by the use of warehouse vehicles. According to the Government’s Workplace
Transport Statistics, one quarter of all vehicle accidents at work are caused by forklifts, making them the most common type of transport accident at work. The British Safety Council confirms that on average, five forklift accidents occur every day, with 1,300 workers hospitalised each year with
damages ranging from fractures to life changing and even fatal injuries. Midland Pallet Trucks is urging businesses to
use National Forklift Safety Month as a motivator for assessing workplace practices and developing safer ways of working. This includes selecting the most suitable equipment for each task (and ensuring that all equipment is manufactured to the highest quality), understanding how best to use the equipment, and undertaking any additional training if there is a need to do so. While the Health and Safety Executive states
that there is currently no legal requirement for refresher training amongst forklift workers, one of the most effective ways to minimise workplace accidents is to reassess skills regularly and ensure that all workers have the skills and knowledge they need to operate machinery safely. “It’s hard to believe that forklifts cause more
workplace injuries than huge HGVs and LGVs, but the statistics don’t lie,” says Midland Pallet Trucks managing director Phil Chesworth. “National Forklift Safety Month is a great way to raise awareness and we’re doing our part by ensuring that we provide our clients with only the highest quality materials handling equipment, much of which is imported from Europe as we search extensively for products
that meet our own strict standards. “Everything we offer to our clients we’d be
happy to use ourselves, and with years of experience in the materials handling industry, you can be sure we’re very picky!” Previously held in the month of September, The
FLTA has now confirmed that October has been designated Forklift Safety Month due to the increased risk of accidents which occur at this time of year. It is believed that accidents are more likely to occur in autumn as warehouse operations begin to ramp up in preparation for significant order boosts from customers in the approach to Christmas and the festive period. The Midland Pallet Trucks team is urging
warehouse operatives and others working within the industry to carry forward the lessons learned in throughout National Forklift Safety Month, maintaining good working practices across the year in a bid to minimise the number of accidents and injury that can occur when using forklift trucks. This year’s National Forklift Safety Month
takes place from 1st - 31st October, and everyone from supervisors and managers to operators and safety personnel are welcome to get involved, support the cause, and work to improve workplace safety.
INDUSTRY FIRST BIO-LNG
liquefied natural gas (LNG) – has added liquid biomethane (Bio-LNG) to its off-grid energy supply, marking the industry’s very first Bio-LNG solution for commercial and industrial operations. Available immediately, the new Bio-LNG
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offering is targeted at businesses running continuous, energy-intensive manufacturing or industrial processes, as well as the transportation industry. A cleaner energy source than any other off-grid fossil fuel, companies switching to Flogas Bio-LNG can benefit from major carbon savings of more than 80 per cent. The launch comes quickly after Flogas
unveiled its 2040 Vision and ambition to supply customers with 100 per cent renewable energy by 2040. “Adding Bio-LNG to our off- grid energy supply is a real step-change for the business and shows just how serious we are about building a lower carbon future for the UK,” says David Taylor, head of corporate
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logas Britain – a major supplier of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and
affairs and innovation at Flogas. “Whilst this renewable biogas is already in its infancy across the transport industry, we’re the very first to bring it to off-grid commercial and industrial companies – and we’re delighted to be leading the way. “We already supply tens of thousands of
tonnes of conventional LNG each year for industrial use, but as the UK moves towards a commitment to cut emissions to ‘Net Zero’ by 2050, Bio-LNG is perfectly placed to fuel industry. Not only does it provide a reliable, powerful and abundant fuel source, it will radically improve a company’s carbon footprint too. This is a major draw, as it helps businesses meet strict government carbon and pollutant reduction targets.” Bio-LNG is a highly sustainable version of
LNG with almost the exact same chemical makeup. It is produced during the anaerobic digestion (AD) process, which breaks down organic matter (such as food, sewage sludge or animal waste) to produce methane-rich biogas. This makes Bio-LNG a renewable
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energy source, one that produces far few carbon emissions than other off-grid fuels and negligible pollutants. “The good news is, businesses already
running their operations using LNG can switch to Bio-LNG instantly,” says Taylor. “By using certified Bio-LNG on a mass balance basis, there’s no need for set up changes or costly downtime, and businesses can enjoy immediate carbon savings. Green gas is injected into the grid as biomethane – sourced mainly from Anaerobic Digestion plants – with each unit displacing the equivalent amount of conventional gas. We then provide customers with green gas certificates, which track the biomethane through the supply chain, providing certainty from production to end use.”
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