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The Irish Magazine for the Materials Handling, Warehousing & Logistics Sectors

Featuring: - Viewpoint - Awards - Profiles - Case Studies - Logistics - New Products - Factory Visit - Supply Chain

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contents December 2016 / January 2017 The Irish Magazine for the Materials Handling, Warehousing & Logistics Sectors

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Viewpoint

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Cover – Volkswagen Poland

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Case Studies

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Logistics 1

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Case Study 1

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Case Study 2

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Advice 1

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Finance

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LCV

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Agri & Plant

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news

€1 million expansion investment for leading tech firm

Heavey RF, the leading Irish-owned provider of advanced technology solutions to the warehouse and logistics sector, has commenced a five-year €1 million expansion programme.

The Dublin based company has taken the first steps of the investment by signing a five year lease of an adjacent premises to its office in Park West Industrial Estate - a move that sees Heavey RF triple the floor size of its headquarters.

As part of the expansion, Heavey RF will also grow its staff numbers by 20

percent with the recruitment of six new employees, bringing its workforce to 36 people across its offices in Ireland and the UK. The increase in resources will allow the company to cater for the high level of business growth from new and existing clients.

According to Ciarán Levelle, Sales Director with Heavey RF, significant new client wins such as Musgrave, United Drug and the Ardagh Group have contributed to the company’s growth. “We’re delighted to be in a position of growth and while we remain ever cautious of the market and

economy, we are responding to the needs of our clients who themselves are growing and investing in technology solutions,” he said.

Heavey RF’s current client portfolio includes Glanbia, Musgrave Group, Bulmers, United Drug, Johnston Logistics, BWG Foods and Syncreon Logistics. Its turnover in 2015 was €11 million which represented a 30 percent growth on the previous year and the firm is on target to achieve revenues in excess of €12 million for 2016.

Drones to be used for warehouse inventory GEODIS and DELTA DRONE recently signed an agreement on the joint development of a solution for automated warehouse inventory using drones. The system, which ensures data counting and reporting in real time, aims to integrate the entire value chain, including data processing and retrieval in the GEODIS information warehouse management system.

The final delivery of a completed prototype is planned for first-quarter 2017, followed by the start of the industrial development phase prior to the start-up of operational use at the warehouses of GEODIS and its customers in France and internationally.

A few months after the start-up

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of the project and in line with the planned schedule, the initial development phase of this unique project has come to a successful conclusion following extensive testing in real-life conditions at the sites of Saint-Ouenl’Aumône (near Paris) and Plaisance-duTouch (near Toulouse).

The initial prototype demonstrated all the potential of the developed system. It comprises a quadcopter

drone fit with high-resolution cameras and a ground-based robot equipped with a battery providing the necessary energy for the system. Capable of identifying pallets in low-light conditions, the solution is operated using several dedicated electronics and computer systems.

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Kalmar developing a mediumrange fuel cell forklift

Kalmar, which provides cargo handling solutions and services to ports, terminals, distribution centres and heavy industry, has begun a collaboration project with one of its customers to help reduce their carbon footprint.

The project with SSAB in Sweden is to develop a hydrogen-powered mediumrange forklift truck.

The co-developed forklift truck will have a lift capacity of 9-18 tonnes and it will use hydrogen gas as its fuel. As the emissions from the exhaust will be only water, the ultra-green machine will provide a more environmentally sound solution for material handling. The project will last for approximately two years and it will include the development, demonstration and testing of the forklift truck. The equipment will be produced by Kalmar to be used at the SSAB production facility in Oxelösund, Sweden.

On the game changing cooperation project, Thomas Malmborg, Vice President, Forklift Trucks at Kalmar, said: “Kalmar’s strategy is to become a leading provider of sustainable solutions for heavy lifting equipment and this initiative demonstrates our aim to co-create with the leading players.”

Jacob Sandberg, Vice President Production & Product Development at SSAB, added: “This is a very good project for SSAB in Oxelösund, where we can now really study the possibilities to reduce our fossil dependence.

In addition to completely changing the fuel, we also get a better machine.”

services is a natural extension of existing business: ‘’Our existing national network, logistics capacity and customer service is world-class and it is fully supported by the latest technology.

Mail distribution is mainly an evening, overnight and early morning business, so during the day we can devote our capacity to servicing the freight forwarding needs of Irish SMEs. “This sector has to contend with so much uncertainty around currency rates and markets. Post Logistics guarantees unrivalled reach, excellent value, know-how and the peace-of-

mind of dealing with one of Ireland’s most trusted companies. We will put all these strengths to work on behalf of our SME clients. Having examined the potential market and worked closely with prospective customers, we know that Post Logistics has what it takes to make a difference in this market, based on our unique network infrastructure. We asked the market what they needed and then worked to match what we could offer so it was really the customer who shaped Post Logistics.’’

An Post links with DB Schenker to form Post Logistics With its access to every business and home in the country, An Post is leveraging this unique national network and fleet expertise to target new business opportunities in freight forwarding. In establishing Post Logistics, a standardised freightforwarding and groupage service is available for SMEs exporting to the UK and Europe. The new service is based on reliability, simplicity, speed and value that is linked to global logistics operator DB Schenker.

Handling two and a half million items every day, An Post will harness this breadth of experience in this latest freight-forwarding venture. Post Logistics will transport pallet freight from customers nationwide to a central Dublin depot from where it will be shipped onwards by global freight carriers DB Schenker.

Liam O’Sullivan, Director of Mails at An Post, explained that given An Post’s level of expertise and network infrastructure, the provision of freight

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news

Biometrics to play significant role in international horse transport

With the value of thoroughbred sport horses ranging from several thousand to millions of euro/pounds/dollars, their security, especially during international journeys as the elite compete in events around the world, has given ievo Ltd, the Newcastle-based manufacturer of biometric recognition systems, an interesting application.

The company has supplied its innovative fingerprint readers to Belgian security systems specialist, db Electrics of Antwerp, which has designed and provided a dedicated access system to European Horse Services (EHS). The Belgian-based equine logistics experts transport some of the world’s most

valuable horses to global destinations, including the prestigious intercontinental equestrian event the Longines Masters, based in Paris, Los Angeles and Hong Kong.

The planning for EHS’s new headquarters had begun in 2013 with the purpose-built facility opening in June 2016. One of the design’s challenges was to strictly control access to the valuable horses, a challenge exacerbated by the logistical requirements of the 24/7 access required to meet international flight schedules.

Stephen Thompson, ievo Ltd’s Export Manager explained about the challenges the security system had to

overcome, “On the one hand, they need constant access by drivers who may well be on their first visit to the facility, whilst on the other they’re trying to provide security for incredibly valuable large animals whose owners demand the very highest standards of care for investments worth millions in some cases.”

“EHS has around 25 employees and transports around 3,500 horses annually, but the facility is also accessed by veterinary staff, owners, customs officials and transportation drivers. The new system enables EHS to not only control access but also to register these new authorised personnel whilst keeping the facility completely secure from those not authorised. Our fingerprint readers were preferred over other identity systems such as keys, badges swipe cards and PIN’s which can all be lost, stolen or passed on fingerprints are unique to that person.”

FTA Multimodal Awards 2017

Now in their second year, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) Multimodal Awards 2017 are open for nominations online, and include a new category for Innovation in Infrastructure Projects. The Awards programme rewards best-in-class across air, road, rail, and maritime services, as well as recognising a young logistics professional, an innovative infrastructure project and environmental best practice.

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The winners will be announced at a gala dinner on 4 April 2017 at the VOX in Birmingham, at the close of the first day of Multimodal 2017, which takes place between 4/6 April at the NEC, Birmingham.

“Multimodal provides an important platform for industry leaders to meet and find new ways to run more efficient supply chains,” said Robert Jervis, Managing Director, Supply Chain and Logistics, Clarion Events.

“Recognising excellence and showcasing best practice helps to ensure our industry continues to innovate, and we urge companies to take a few minutes to nominate

themselves and their suppliers so that we can celebrate those achievements.”

Companies can nominate themselves or a supplier for the modal and forwarder categories using a simple online form at multimodal.org.uk.

Hosted by former England cricket captain and TV presenter David Gower OBE, 850 guests are expected to attend the Awards evening in Birmingham.

Multimodal 2016 was the biggest in the show’s history, with over 9000 logistics buyers visiting over 325 supply chain buyers at the free-to-attend show.

Just announced is that Multimodal 2017 is to dovetail with the e-Delivery Expo & Internet Retailing Expo at the same venue and same dates.

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viewpoint news

The basics and difficulties of pallet exchange in Europe TimoCom

Europallets are increasingly popular.

However, more and more are to be seen in processed form as furnishings like tables, benches or ‘industrial style’ shelves. Whereas in the road transport world, where the wooden pallet has its original use, it is often the bone of contention. But why does the pallet have such a bad reputation?

According to a recent study by EKUPAC GmbH on re-usable transport packaging, the use of re-usable pallets in European goods transport has become indispensable, increasing in the last 15 years from 280 million to 550 million units. Germany is the European leader with around 100 million wooden skids circulating yearly.

The difficulty with the pallet is its ‘re-usability’ which comprises an exchange of goods delivered on pallets in return for empty pallets. But Europallet is not equal to Europallet.

Behind the supposedly simple pallet exchange principle there are challenges for all involved: for the transport company as intermediate consignee, for the driver who transports the consignment and for the recipient of the unloaded goods.

The pallet exchange principle is simple to explain. Manufactured goods have to be transported and for safe transportation on a truck, they are usually packed, secured and

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transported on a so-called European pallet pool - according to the quality standard norm UIC 435/2. An empty truck, for example, goes to a loading location and exchanges empty wooden skids for goods already packed on pallets. The driver then delivers the goods to the corresponding unloading location. Here, the driver normally receives the same number of empty pallets in return.

Consequently, a well-functioning pallet circulation is established with a continual exchange of wooden skids.

However, due to an increase in requirements, time pressure and interfaces within the logistics chain, the exchange process has become significantly more complex.

The exchange process, which includes a subjective quality evaluation, manual quantity control and accounting of the wooden skids, is recorded in a form called ‘Pallet Collection Note’. The stumbling blocks here are various. The requirement for the driver to transport 33 exchangeable Europallets is possibly the most frequent problem, since the vehicle has to offer simultaneously full capacity if no palletized goods are to be transported. Especially in international traffic, changing conditions are to be expected. If the driver does not carry any empty pallets to exchange,

because he/she received none at the last unloading point for example, he/ she is then in debt with the following loads and is committed to deliver them at a later point.

Visa-versa there are also difficulties, such as when the recipient at the ramp of the unloading point receives the goods but gives the driver an incomplete number of pallets, or none, or even damaged ones. The deficiency has to be documented and subsequently clarified. Even when the number and quality of the returned pallets is correct, the time at the ramp is often limited and the receiver of the pallets simply transports them in the truck. In such a case, the driver has to transport the empty pallets again back to the storage compartment. 33 pallets with an individual weight of 23kg makes 760kg. A bureaucratic and protracted ‘back and forth’ associated with time and money loss is therefore pre-programmed.

TimoCom’s Marcel Fringes confirmed this experience on behalf of the transport platform’s users: “Some of our customers already state ‘no exchange’ when entering their offers in the transport platform in order to inform potential partners in advance that no exchange is required. Such transports mean less work and are preferred.”

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New Faymonville Heavy Duty 4 axle step frame low loader, extendable, trough, rear steer, front lift axle, double flip ramps, 13” out riggers, hydraulic legs under rear.

New Faymonville MAX Trailers in stock at all times, available immediately, 3/4/5 axle step frames.

New Unused 5 axle Faymonville MAX step frame trailers, payload 65tons, extendable, option for hydraulic ramps.

New Faymonville 4 axle step frame, heavy duty build, 7m extendable, double flip ramps, hydraulic legs under rear, 13” out riggers, 9ft wide, 70ton ramps, 30ton gooseneck.

New Faymonville MAX Flat trailers in stock, fixed bed and extendable, rear steer axle option, low ride, travel 6” lower than standard flat, high tensile steel spine bed build, only 6.2ton empty, payload of 39tons.

Large selection of second hand trailers also in stock, ready for work, DoE’d and serviced.

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cover story

Volkswagen opens landmark factory in Września, Poland

A feat worthy of entry into the Guinness Book of Records, or even to be classed for inclusion as one of the 21st Century ‘Wonders of the World’.

The Volkswagen Group commissioned and constructed Europe’s most advanced new factory of its kind in Września, Poland for its Commercial Vehicles division within a record time

of 23 months.

From ground breaking in November 2014 to start of production of the new Crafter van range in mid-October 2016, it was a major challenge. A massive logistical operation. A sophisticated warehouse of generous scale and huge investment undertaken by the Volkswagen Group – up to the tune of €800 million, with special attention to caring for the environment. In fact, it was a double task as apart from the new build, all aspects of the assembly plant had to be installed also. To demonstrate the enormity of the facility,

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it covers 220 hectares/540 acres (2.2km2) equivalent of around 300 soccer pitches.

At the official opening of the new facility, attended by 1,000 guests from State authorities, business, employees, the Volkswagen Group and unions - Andreas Renschler, CEO, Volkswagen Truck & Bus highlighted the achievement and extended special thanks to all involved; “Building the new plant in record time demonstrates the excellent team spirit of all employees at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles; clear goals, joint implementation and resuming made the ambitious project successful.”

Mr. Renschler outlined the significance of the new Crafter and factory from a strategic alignment point of view within the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Group; “Our development of the new Crafter and our newly constructed plant with an annual capacity of 100,000 units positions us better than ever in the growing market of large vans.” The new factory also highlights a new partnership in automotive manufacturing between

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (Crafter) and MAN (TGE) – two brands within Volkswagen Truck & Bus. Head of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ division, Dr. Eckhard Scholz was grateful to all in mastering this double challenge; “We are proud of the precise and on-schedule implementation of this project, and above all of the people who made it happen. They all had a hand attaining this challenging goal. I would like to express my honest thanks to you. This kind of commitment serves as a model for the future of our brand. Just a few weeks ago, the Crafter was named ‘International Van of the Year 2017’. That shows that we are on the right path with our vehicle and our factory.”

Located in Bialezyce near Września, around 3,000 people (3 shifts) will be employed when the plant is fully operational. Additional new jobs have also been created in the vicinity of the plant through the development

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of a component supply network. The Września plant is Volkswagen’s second production located in Poland. The other in Poznań – Antoninek, has been in operation for more than 20 years now. Running alongside the new plant is a newly built railway line that will transport completed vehicles through Poznań to European markets and have back-loads consisting of outsourced components.

In addition to the environmental considerations, all aspects of the total project from concept, planning, design, building equipment, and logistics, social and cultural aspects were consistently and continually considered, according to Jens Ocksen, Chairman Volkswagen Poznań. “We have implemented many innovative solutions. The Września plant was built with an eye to the future – it features the latest technology while being environmentally efficient.”

437 energy saving robots, latest laser technology and ultra-modern

painting processes were seen in action during the factory tour. Human interface was there in abundance as operators stuck to their roles in assembling the new Crafter.

On the electric powered bus tour within the energy saving halls, photoshoot shots were arranged such as at the welding stations, where 68 percent of the welding workshop is automated. Laser welding connects the roof to the vehicle’s body with precision, to guarantee a long service life. A value that Volkswagen Commercials is renowned for. Next was the cockpit or dashboard installation, which is carried out by a ‘robot manipulator arm’. The cockpit is delivered to the production

the quality control centre where each Crafter is put through its paces before passing through the door. Everything is examined from welds, brakes, electrics, water resistance and then it is given a run on the 140 kp/h rolling road. A special area, the size of two pitches, produces customised versions for the blue light services, for example for utility companies.

Facts and figures on the new Volkswagen Crafter plant in Września, Poland n During excavation, approx.

1 million m3 of soil was moved with 50,000 loads by tipper trucks. n 22,000 metric tonnes of structural steel and 8,000 tonnes of reinforcing steel were used. n 50,000 m3 of concrete was poured by 6,000 cement trucks. n 4,000 foundation pilings were rammed 16 metres into the ground. n 15,000 metres of utility pipe was laid in the plant. n

In the ramp-up phase, approx.

3,500 construction workers and craftsmen were employed at the plant building site.

n Highest point – 34m: Paint shop chimney.

line from pre-assembly area. Items such as the electric cabling, cockpit panel, sensors and stereo systems are fitted at this stage. Quality testing is done here before it goes into the main production line.

Most interesting was the Lateral Assembly Line.

This is the only system of its kind in use within the entire Volkswagen Group. The Crafter shells are faced perpendicular to the movement of the production line with large parts installed from the rear of the vehicle. First, the floor and high mounted brake lights are installed, followed by the head-trim, door upholstery and other elements of the load area.

Another dedicated area is

n Length of assembly line: 3 km = 900 Crafters lined-up together. n 100,000 Crafter units to be produced annually = 17 vehicles per hour – 380 vehicles per day. n 69 Crafter derivatives: Cargo volumes up to 18.4m3. n GVWs – 3.5 to 5.5 tonnes - Max length: 7.4m; Max height: 2.79mm. n Września is a city in the Wielkopolska region of Poland about 50 kilometres from Poznań. n It has a population of 30,000 and origins date back to 1256. n Operatives were trained at the Poznań site where the Caddy is made and at the new facility.

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awards

W.S. Dennison wins Fleet Transport’s Excellence in Warehousing & Product Handling Award currently owned premises at the Rathenraw Industrial Estate in Antrim in 2005, while its Limerick facility Aoife Doyle, Cold Move (Sponsors), William Dennison, W.S Dennison Ltd; Jarlath Sweeney, Fleet Transport and Marty Whelan, MC. was established two years later.

Furniture Logistics specialist W.S. Its two purpose built furniture Dennison Ltd, which operates centres storage warehouses incorporate a total in Antrim and Limerick, was honoured of 50,000 sq.ft, allowing the company at the recent Fleet Transport Awards to consolidate goods inwards into 2017 Gala Dinner by winning the viable loads for delivery to various Excellence in Warehousing & Product locations across the country. Every Handling Award. William Dennison, week, furniture arrives at both the Managing Director, received the Antrim and Limerick depots from trophy, sponsored by Cold Move, at England, Scotland and Wales, and from the event held at the Citywest Hotel, all over the world, with thousands Dublin attended by 860 representaof deliveries being made to various tives from the Irish road transport regions across the country. For industry. example, deliveries are made to the W.S Dennison provides an Dublin area three or four times every all-Ireland service with no part of the week, the west of Ireland is covered operation contracted out. It offers twice a week, and trucks travel down customers a two-person home delivery to Limerick once a week. Dennison has white glove service, as well as retail built up excellent long term working deliveries - these include assembly, relationships with the largest and most room of choice, full loads, part loads, well respected furniture manufacturers, de-stuffing, collections/returns and retailers and importers in the world. stock control.

The Excellence in Warehousing The company originally operated & Product Handling Award category out of a rented warehouse just across offers an opportunity to a broad range the road before moving into its

of operators in the transport, storage and handling of products. It is open to companies such as hauliers, own account, distribution, freight consolidation, forwarding and logistics specialists. The expert judging panel

Aoife Doyle and William Dennison celebrate with Orla Sweeney Fleet Transport.

assessed policies and procedures covering aspects of this specialist sector including history, customer relationship management, security, Health & Safety, HR & Training and Care for the Environment.

Also in the shortlist for the category award were Caulfield Transport Ltd (Dublin), Lucey Transport Ltd (Dublin & Cork) and Roche Logistics Group (Wexford).

Text: Jarlath Sweeney

Materials Handling displays at Fleet Transport Awards Exhibition Arena At one of the main carparks adjacent to the Citywest Hotel, Dublin, the Fleet Transport Awards Exhibition Arena featured numerous premieres from the Commercial Vehicle and Materials Handling sectors. Truck, van and trailer brands lined up side-by-side for attendees for the Fleet Transport Awards Gala Dinner to view.

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Leading Chinese company BYD has just introduced its award-winning battery powered forklifts and had a number of all-electric zero-emission forklifts on show, courtesy of Dawson Materials Handling. Also showcased by Irish Lift Trucks was a range of Hyster 16-tonne and 3-tonne versions of its high capacity and standard lift trucks from its forklift range.

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case study I

T-cut shines with Indigo WMS to increase throughput levels by 10%

Tetrosyl, the maker of car care products founded in 1954 has taken on a warehouse management system (WMS) from Indigo.

The firm became a household name in the ‘60s with the launch of T-Cut body restorer, and today ships over £120 million of automotive spares and home improvement products globally

each year. The company produces some 5,000 SKUs, which equates to 200,000 pallets being shipped from its Oldham warehouse or two Bury factories each year.

“Our production sites and distribution centres are located within a tight 15-mile radius and in the winter when demand for antifreeze and screen wash can be insatiable, we need the flexibility of choosing where and how to fulfil shipments from, in order to

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meet sales order demands on time,” said site manager Barry Rennie.

This flexibility is important to Tetrosyl because it means it is able to avoid the need to recruit large numbers of extra workers during busy periods, and because at peak, this means shipping in excess of 1,500 pallets a day.

Tetrosyl had previously added a WMS to its incumbent Enterprise & Resources Planning (ERP) system, but it was unable to provide the required breadth of functionality, and flexibility.

Limitations included poor interfacing with the host ERP system, which created information processing delays and the range of warehouse processes that could be automated was limited.

Indigo’s WMS was selected as the replacement solution because it could integrate seamlessly with the ERP, provide a high level of out-of-the-box functionality and allow customisation to suit the specifications of Tetrosyl’s seasonal manufacturing and distribution operations.

Indigo’s team worked closely with Tetrosyl’s warehouse managers to ensure that each software module exactly

matched their workflow processes and alterations could be built into the system from the outset.

The implementation itself went smoothly and the solution was live within three months. In a short space of time, Indigo’s WMS improved picking speeds and accuracy by providing real time data capture and allowing picked products to be assigned a marshalling location.

Prior to implementing Indigo, the shortfall in their previous WMS system wasted time during a large pallet pick searching for goods before they could be loaded onto vehicles for dispatch.

Now all products can be scanned and assigned a particular location, so that when Tetrosyl’s loaders require an order, they can go straight to the right location with no time wasted wandering around the warehouse looking for picked orders.

Multi-site dispatch has been key to increasing capacity levels because it allowed Tetrosyl to nominate where orders could be shipped from. “If someone places a smaller order up to a pallet of a product, this comes from the pickface in Greengate but if they order 26 pallets, this would be picked straight from the factory to minimise handling requirements and allow us to cope with the increased throughput,” said Barry.

Tetrosyl’s Indigo WMS saw return on investment within 12 months. Savings were seen across the warehouse and throughput increased by 10% to 200,000 pallets shipped per year without any extra staff. The value of this has been estimated in the region of £202,500 per year.

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Belfast’s Relocation Logistics paves the way for growth with bespoke ramp from Thorworld

Belfast based shipping and storage company, Relocation Logistics, has bought a purpose built yard ramp from Thorworld Industries in order to keep up with its business growth.

Relocation Logistics was formed in 1994 as a household removal firm.

Since then it has grown and expanded its services to include the shipping and handling of wind turbine component parts and timber materials.

With regular shipments arriving from around the world, organisation and loading bay safety are key priorities for the firm. The larger parts it imports are often shipped on to trade clients and assembly plants or alternatively stored, which increases the complexity of on-site storage and movement for the busy shipping firm.

The firm was renting a standard yard ramp but Director, Jeff Doran had hopes for a yard ramp that could significantly improve safety and function. “The ramp we had on hire was far from ideal, in terms of design and quality,” he said.

“We felt that rather than paying a monthly fee to rent a piece of equipment that had become antiquated, we could source a firm capable of manufacturing a bespoke yard ramp one with the capacity to better handle the large materials we ship and store, and designed to ensure our operatives remained safe at all times.”

Jeff found that Thorworld Industries had the expertise to customise mobile yard ramps and create loading bay solutions that met his specific loading needs.

“As many of the imported materials we handle are long and large, such as timber products and the blades and main engine drives for wind turbines, we needed a piece of equipment that would facilitate our forklift trucks more safely and speed up the loading and unloading process – particularly as our business has become more productive in recent years,” explained Jeff.

“I spoke to Ian Langan, Thorworld’s Technical Director, and described a loading ramp design I believed could

improve our business function. He seemed confident that he and the team could design and manufacture my concept of a bespoke ramp with castellated sides, which would allow our operatives to unload long items from the side of the ramp.”

The yard ramp has been finished in bright orange offering superb visibility another safety factor.

Ian Langan, Technical and Engineering Director at Thorworld, added: “It’s never been more important to consider safety as a primary focus in the loading bay. With the logistics industry busier than ever and increas-

ingly operating on a 24/7 time schedule, poor light and weather conditions must be accounted for and measures taken to equip loading bays accordingly. Relocation Logistics’ orange yard ramp is an ideal solution to meet the needs of a company with an increasingly busy loading bay, and an eye for expansion to match.”

In conclusion Jeff said: “Arranging shipment of the finished ramp to Belfast was straight forward and operatives are delighted with it. I feel it has equipped my team to perform tasks more effectively, productively and most importantly, safely. And since putting the equipment to use we haven’t looked back.”

Text: Johanna Parsons

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Global positioning

Although UKWA is fundamentally a UK based trade association, most of its members are involved to some degree in at least one global supply chain and, as part of the global logistics industry, UKWA’s members are the facilitators of global trade, stated UKWA CEO, Peter Ward I am writing this piece on my return from Asia following 10 days of intense, informative and interesting business representing UKWA and IFWLA – the International Federation of Warehousing & Logistics Associations in Shenzhen and Hong Kong.

Not that a reminder was needed, but the last couple of weeks have once again demonstrated the global nature of our business, and although UKWA is fundamentally a UK trade association, most of our members are involved to some degree in one or more global supply chains, and of course as part of the global logistics industry we are the facilitators of global trade.

UKWA has been part of the international organisation known as IFWLA for many years, and I am pleased that recent changes to the constitution of IFWLA brings additional benefits and value to the members of UKWA (and subsequently it’s Irish affiliate, the AIWA – the All-Ireland warehousing Association.

Last May in Beijing a meeting of minds of the main countries involved in IFWLA decided that the organisation needed to change to better represent the logistics industry globally, and

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instead of existing as a federation of national associations - a ‘club of clubs’ if you like - IFWLA should be opened up to the next layer and operate as global B2B networking platform across the industry, structured to enable the members themselves of the various country associations to communicate globally, generate and capture business opportunities and share best practice.

It was my privilege to represent UKWA as part of the newly energised IFWLA and to participate in its launch at the China International Logistics Fair in Shenzhen, followed by a few days in Hong Kong for some technical visits and meetings with the key trade associations representing the industry in that part of the world.

Venturing into this region is exciting, to see first-hand the youth, enthusiasm and dynamism of this vibrant and growing economy, going through a transformational period of growth as new consumer markets open with a digitally enabled population.

Connecting the members of UKWA to the logistics industry that supports this Chinese phenomenon is thrilling and an example of the connections now possible through our membership of the newly structured IFWLA are evident by taking a surf around our Chinese counterpart’s website – www. cwn100.com. The Chinese equivalent of UKWA represents and makes accessible to our members over 4000 warehousing and fulfilment locations across China. Similar access is

possible with our colleagues in North America, and in all cases IFWLA and its constituent members are seeking bidirectional business opportunities.

Against this background, my meetings and discussions in Asia revealed that we share many of the same challenges with our correspondents overseas. The increasing size of the global population, and the increase of urbanisation in the world’s major cities continues to apply stress on existing infrastructure and legacy distribution techniques.

There was widespread interest in our Feeding London in 2030 report and it seems that it’s not only London that has serious challenges in keeping the new consumer fed and watered in the manner he/she has become accustomed!

In Hong Kong I had the opportunity to visit again the iconic ATL Building, the world famous multi storey logistics facility and found it still as impressive as my first visit there twenty years ago. This building has however now been surpassed, and I am still pinching myself having had the privilege to tour the 25-storey Goodman Interlink Centre. While a reception hosted by Goodman, on the roof overlooking the Hong Kong skyline, was breathtaking, so is the thought of multi-storey logistics in Europe becoming more of a reality.

Clearly there is a shortage of available land close enough to the big consumer conurbations for the development of logistics centres to cater for delivery within the hour, and perhaps the time has come here in Europe where, as they did in Hong Kong a generation ago, we must think the only way is up – high rise, mixed use, multi-storey logistics.

As I mentioned in my recent address to the delegates at FIATA World Congress in Dublin, the annual gathering of the international freight forwarders’ associations, the emphasis in logistics is changing rapidly from the management of transportation to the management of inventory.

In today’s world of multi-channel, multi-pace, multi-directional supply chains, the positioning of inventory is key. What a time to be leading the voice of the UK’s most vibrant logistics industry association!

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New Hyster Tugger Train System supports manufacturing applications

To support the renowned ‘Just-In-Time’ manufacturing process, Hyster has launched a flexible, modular Tugger Train system. Towed either by the Hyster LO5.0T & LO7.0T Tow Tractors, it enables loads to be transported efficiently to and from the manufacturing line using a choice of different trollies.

“The process of delivering to manufacturing lines has evolved in order to save space and increase productivity,” explained Tracy Brooks, Industry Manager, Warehouse Solutions for Hyster. “Rather than delivering full pallets, most applications now adopt the ‘Milk Run’ concept and

deliver smaller kits for ‘Just-In-Time’ production, while at the same time collecting empty containers.”

To meet the different needs of specific applications, the Hyster Tugger Train System offers the flexibility of a choice of different trolley types. This ensures that the most suitable trolley can be chosen based on what will be handled on the manufacturing line, the weight of the load, and the type of container the load needs to be transported in.

For example, the SLC Shelf Trolley comes without shelves, but can have a mesh cage, slanted shelving or secure roller shutter fastening, as well

New technique reduces superyacht elevator install time Dutch manufacturer of high-end lifts for yachts, Lift Emotion, has developed a new procedure to save time installing glass-finished elevators on board yachts. Lift Emotion recently completed a lift installation in a record three days, on a 100 metre plus yacht, built and recently delivered in Northern Europe. The normal fitting time for a glass elevator onboard a yacht is closer to six to eight weeks.

At its facilities in Meppel, the Netherlands, Lift Emotion preassembled the lift. The glass elements were mounted on the lift installation according to the highest yachting standard in the controlled factory

environment. After assembly, the modular glass elevator installation was transported to the build yard.

Once at the yard, the complete elevator was hoisted onboard the yacht at an angle of four degrees, with the elevator installation completed just three days.

For the yard, advantages of this short installation time meant less downtime

as a choice of two different four-shelf models. Other options include the Platform Trolley which has four different pallet variations available and is fully stackable with the ability to load and unload on both sides.

The Gantry Trolley option offers the benefits of an electrical lift function, two-sided loading, and compatibility with a transport dolly, while the Cargo Liner, which features a taxi trolley, can have either two or three storage locations for SLC dollies and also enables two-sided loading.

All internal Tugger Train System options can be towed using either the Hyster LO5.0T or Hyster LO7.0T Tow Tractor, which offer a 5 or 7 tonne pull capacity respectively.

“The new Tugger Train System is suited to a broad range of line feed applications, as well as mail distribution services, transport, healthcare, wholesale and automotive assembly,” added Tracy. “Regardless of the industry, the system provides an intelligent solution for smarter, more efficient operations.”

and reduced obstruction time of the staircase of the yacht under construction. The Lift Emotion crew were onboard solely for the few days it took to complete installation, meaning the process caused minimum impact for other construction disciplines onboard the yacht.

Although this was the first time that a pre-assembled glass elevator was installed on a yacht, Lift Emotion has previously used the process on a high-end residence in the Alps and France.

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Silver lining logistics

As one year draws to a close, another begins, and there’s no let up for logisticians. The flow of the supply chain continues and many operations are already planning for next Christmas.

But it’s a good time to reflect on the silver linings as well as the clouds.

Let’s face it, 2016 has been tumultuous. Irish businesses have been hit by insurance hikes, high operating costs, increasing competition from foreign transport operators on the road, the migrant crisis in Calais still rumbling on, and last but not least, the dreaded Brexit. But it’s not all doom and gloom. From freight and haulage, warehousing through to delivery, there are good news stories from across the supply chain to help lighten the load.

Aidan Flynn, FTAI

The Brexit in particular seems to be concentrating the minds of businesses, Governments and trade bodies alike.

Seemingly no-one really expected the UK’s Referendum to turn out the way it did, and now that it is set to go ahead we have only begun to realise how many un-known factors are about to

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come into play.

Among these murky issues there are rays of hope, said Aidan Flynn, FTA Ireland’s General Manager Business Services. He spoke to

ensure the current trading relationship and the Common Travel Area between Ireland and the UK remains intact.

In addition, the ‘open’ border with Northern Ireland must be discussed as

Handling Network fresh from talks at the FTA National Council meeting in Westminster, and he also recently participated in the inaugural meeting of the Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport Working Group on Brexit in Dublin. He says that the most significant issues are still to be determined, but that the discussions taking place show that the key players are preparing to work together. “The fact that Governments are engaging with stakeholders is an encouraging sign,” he stated.

“It is imperative that everything is done at all levels of Government to

a priority,” he said. But he’s pleased that the powers that be seem to be in agreement.

Aidan points to Enda Kenny’s public determination to avoid a hard border, and said that it seems the UK Department for Transport is of a similar mind. And importantly it has been reported that Ireland has a representative on the EU Commission’s Brexit negotiations panel. “Everybody wants a cordial and meaningful negotiation,” emphasised Aidan.

In the meantime, Irish businesses are making hay while the sun shines on international transport. A recent

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success story from the haulage sector is Wexford based Nolan Transport which recently acquired UK based John Raymond Transport Limited.

John Raymond is a warehousing and distribution company founded in 1953 with operating centres in Bridgend, Cannock and Swindon. The company runs 135 vehicles and 475,000 sq.ft. of warehousing. Wexford-based Nolan operates 1,650 vehicles with offices in Rugby, Aylesford, Bridgend and Cherbourg, as well as New Ross in Wexford and Dublin.

“This presents new opportunities for both businesses to complement each other and provide customers with other services and opportunities to further grow their businesses with us,” said a representative for Nolans.

In the West of Ireland there are encouraging signs with the growth of intermodal freight. Extra trains are being laid on between Mayo and Waterford Port each week thanks to increased trade by multinationals based in Mayo.

“Rail freight was resurrected in Mayo thanks to a community initiative

10 years ago aimed at justifying investment in the Western Rail Corridor, south of Claremorris. These are today the only profit generating trains on Irish Railways and over the past 10 years have contributed over €20 million in carbon savings,” explained Colmán Ó Raghallaigh of campaign group West=on=Track.

Looking specifically at logistics businesses gives us another positive example of inward investment - the Irish expansion of third party logistics provider Gist. The supply chain firm has acquired an additional warehouse near its current distribution centre in Clonshaugh, Dublin. The new warehouse is situated directly opposite the main DC, and it began operation in August this year.

The firm already provides supply chain services for customers such as Starbucks, BOC Gases, and Marks and Spencer in Ireland, but has taken on the extra capacity in anticipation of

new clients and business growth.

Gist reckons the move has upped its game so it can now provide ambient storage, cross-docking of chilled products as well as the ability to reach all 32 counties across Ireland. The new site also accommodates offices for the business’s Global Freight Management team.

Chief Executive of Gist, Martin Gwynn said: “The team at Clonshaugh has undertaken a significant amount of work during this development; installing brand-new racking, refurbishing all the offices and landscaping the exterior.

“We’re thrilled with the new warehouse and excited to offer expanded services to our customers based in Ireland.”

And so to the final mile, and there is another encouraging story. The sector as a whole has enjoyed a boost from the nation’s growing habit of online shopping. And one of the biggest players has announced a €3 million investment in its services and infrastructure.

Nightline Group is expanding its nationwide depot network to 13 sites, and it is set to recruit 150 new members of staff, taking its total number of employees to more than 1,000.

Nightline chief John Tuohy said the project was in line with a 10 percent rise in parcel traffic shipped from major UK retailing to Irish consumers in the last year. In that time the firm delivered almost 15 million items.

“By expanding our depot network and the individuals who work in it, we are better able to give clients and their customers a truly fast, expert, convenient and cost-effective service,” said John.

The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation, Mary Mitchell O’Connor TD who attended the launch said: “Irish businesses such as Nightline are important to not only the national economy but also local communities, delivering a valuable economic contribution across the country through increased employment and local expenditure. At the moment, Ireland has one of the fastest growing employment rates in Europe, and it is homegrown companies such as Nightline which are helping to sustain this.”

So all in all, there’s a lot to be proud of in the Irish Supply Chain, and hopefully a bright year ahead.

Text: Johanna Parsons

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Future proofing for retail customers

B2C Europe offers international delivery of parcels and mail from two UK sites. One facility in Slough deals with wholesale customers, while the Aylesbury site does business with retail customers.

The firm has taken a packet mail sortation system from Axiom GB, enabling it to sort up to 8,000 packets an hour. This has given the company the ability to handle three times its

current volume without making any significant changes to staff numbers or facilities.

Stuart Rivett, Managing Director of the Aylesbury operation explained: “Previously we had a manual system, sorting our parcels and packets in U-shaped ‘bullrings’. As Christmas was approaching, usually our busiest time, we didn’t have enough space to take on any more business; there were no economies of scale in our sortation model to grow. We were faced with a choice - to extend our working hours into night shifts or weekends (an expensive option), take on more floor space, or to automate our sortation.

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“One of our main problems was that we needed to be able to process thousands of different shapes and sizes of package - from 100 grams up to 5 kilograms. A sorter that could handle all of our traffic would have been too expensive - ideally I was looking for one that would handle 80 per cent of my volume, any more would be a bonus.”

“The Axiom team asked us to supply around 200 different variations of parcels so that they could test them. The result was that they supplied a sorter which they guaranteed could handle around 95% of our volume and that’s what it does.”

“I was also really sold on the idea that we can run the sorter at three different speeds, 3,000, 5,000 or 8,000 items per hour, depending on the package requirement. It will actually achieve those volumes too - unlike many other systems I had viewed,” added Stuart.

Items arrive at B2C Europe pre-packed, and staff apply a barcode

to each package before placing it onto one of the available spaces on the lower belt of the loading conveyor. If all the available spaces are full, rather than wait for any empty one, the parcel is loaded onto the upper deck which takes it to an overspill chute.

An operative empties this chute, filling up the empty spaces on the loading conveyor.

The packages then travel up an incline into the sorter, passing under a scanning gantry which directs them into the correct mail chute. There are 100 destinations with a dump chute at the end of the sorter for exceptions.

Each destination features a buffer and flap system that allows packages to continue to be loaded into a large chute at the top whilst a full sack is being replaced.

Axiom has installed a camera so that staff can view the sorter remotely.

It can also access the system that runs the software and the hardware, making any changes or modifications that are required from its headquarters in Tamworth.

“The Axiom sorter operates so well and is so reliable that we take it for granted that it will work,” Stuart said. “It enables us to handle three times the volume we are currently doing from the same footprint of building, giving us that futureproof ability.”

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Aisle-Masters cater for SeeWoo operation, which is exactly what we require.”

At the HQ, the three Aisle-Masters work predominantly indoors in preexisting aisles widths of 2.1m, and the two trucks at the Acton Road site are used indoor and out for all tasks - from offloading, placing pallets in racking, picking and reloading for despatch, covering all the jobs that SeeWoo’s old original combination of trucks did but with the added benefit of narrow aisle operation. Powerful batteries ensure non-stop thirteen-hour operation, even in the very low temperatures of up to -220 in the cold store, eliminating any need for mid shift battery changing.

From dim sum to dragon fruit, steamers to spring rolls, and toothpicks to tablecloths, the UK’s leading oriental food specialist SeeWoo stocks over 5,000 products which are delivered to its Cash & Carry outlets as well as to clients in Ireland and across Europe. Five Aisle-Master articulated forklifts ensure the streamlined movement of tonnes of products a day at the company’s HQ and Distribution Centre in Park Royal and a further warehousing facility nearby, in what is a very fast paced operation.

Before moving to SeeWoo House around fourteen years ago the company used a mix of counterbalance and reach trucks, but then switched to the narrow aisle articulated system for best possible use of space – costs per square foot are understandably high in this part of London. In the intervening years two brands of articulated trucks had been used, with limited success, as Technical Services Manager, Henry Pirie explained: “We had major issues with reliability and this obviously had a knock-on effect on every department in such a busy environment. As we

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do not factor in any standby machines we need absolute dependability. I was impressed with the manufacturing process and build quality of the AisleMasters when I visited the plant in Ireland, and since we have had the trucks, downtime has essentially been eradicated.”

The 2.5 tonne capacity trucks work in ambient, chilled and cold store environments and were built to a tough cold store specification and fitted with quad masts.

“This means that the trucks can be interchanged to be wherever they are needed in a matter of minutes and we can easily transport them for deployment at another site if necessary,” said Henry. “The quad masts enable them to access low doorways whilst still being able to work in the 9.5 metre racking in the ambient warehouses, so we benefit from maximum flexibility and speedy

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ance equipment across four sites to supplement the role fulfilled by the Aisle-Masters. “As an independently owned and run business, Forkway is similar to SeeWoo in its outlook, and knowing that our trucks are in good hands for even the most basic of daily checks leaves us to concentrate on our core business of supplying our customers,” he added.

“The combination of Forkway’s great service, the 5,000 hour/5 year guarantee offered by Aisle-Master, together with its very accommodating attitude towards adding customised features to the trucks instils a high level of confidence. Our annual rental costs have actually decreased, proof that choosing cost effective rather than merely cheap equipment has been a

wise decision.”

Aisle-Masters have capacities of up to 2.5 tonnes, and offer lift heights of up to an impressive 15 metres, with a choice of AC electric or LPG power.

The range, which includes a variety of chassis widths and options, is designed and built at the dedicated production facility in Monaghan and can be customised for individual requirements.

Aisle-Master design engineers also offer a site visit and warehouse layout service, and supply free proposals illustrating how to maximise the use of available storage space.

About SeeWoo Foods SeeWoo Foods has been pioneering oriental food since 1975. For four

decades the Tse brothers have been making authentic Oriental food accessible to restaurants, retailers, wholesalers and private customers.

From the field to the table, SeeWoo Foods is involved in every step of the supply chain. SeeWoo Foods has its own BRC accredited factory, Way-On Foods, in which it manufactures its own range of speciality dim sum, noodles, marinated meats and chilli oil sauces.

Once sourced, SeeWoo Foods imports and distributes products through its wholesale division, supplying thousands of restaurants and Oriental supermarkets across the UK. SeeWoo Foods retails its products at SeeWoo Foods stores in London’s Chinatown, Greenwich and Glasgow.

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“The Fleet Transport Award for Excellence in Warehousing & Product Handling goes to W.S. Dennison”

The unique yellow livery of W.S. Dennison’s transport fleet ensures the company stands out. The same colour scheme runs through the offices and warehouse of the Antrim headquarters, and once you arrive you’re aware there is something special and different about this company - what it does and how it does it so well.

The story began when William Dennison was aged 14, and worked with a local furniture company, Carsons of Duneane. As William explained: “When I got my licence I started delivering for Carsons with a 7.5 tonner. Then in 1979, I went out on my own with a car and trailer.” William was trying to get his business delivering furniture established, when he won a contract to deliver beds. He was then joined by Liam Taggart who is still with the firm today as Dennison’s transport manager.

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products for all the major UK and European manufacturers and will ensure the correct product is delivered in pristine condition to the final customer on time.

The company originally operated out of a rented warehouse just across the road before moving into its currently owned premises at the Rathenraw Industrial Estate in Antrim in 2005, while its Limerick facility was established two years later.

Its two purpose-built furniture storage warehouses incorporate a total of 50,000 sq.ft, allowing the company to consolidate goods inwards into viable loads for delivery to various locations across the country.

Dennison is typical of many family run businesses in that it is heavily dependant on its staff. Because of the nature of their work there is a bit more to being a driver at W.S. Dennison than with other transport companies.

In a similar manner to livestock or car transport, driving the truck is only a small part of the everyday work, and getting to the delivery point does not mean the job is done. The importance of staff working as a team is something William and daughter Pamela are acutely aware of. “The driver is the first person the customer meets and the lorry is the first thing the customer sees, and unless it’s right you’re not winning,” explained Pamela. “We rely hugely on our drivers and not just for their furniture handling skills. Good communications and people skills are vital when making home deliveries,” she said.

With this in mind, staff selection at

Dennison’s is quite a lengthy process, and Pamela noted that not every driver who walks through the door will make the grade - or even want to. This work is not for everyone, and many opt out after just a short time. William has found that “you last a day or you last twenty years,” and he was not joking.

The majority of Dennison’s staff have been with the company for well over a decade, with quite a few having close to twenty years’ service.

With a vast range of products arriving from suppliers throughout the UK, Europe and China, we asked what part telematics plays in the day to day operations for delivery and stock control. Interestingly, apart from a regular vehicle tracking system the company relies on the trusted pencil and paper method. “We went to go down that route, and reversed very quickly - for us it just wouldn’t work,” said Pamela. She added that “telematics make it very impersonal. When our customers talk to us about their items of furniture we know exactly what the items look like, and that’s one of our unique selling points - it’s those little details you just can’t get from a computer.”

Unique ways of working that might at first seem strange feature quite a good deal with Dennison. For example, it does not use mechanical handling equipment in the warehouse, or tail-lifts on the trucks, with all consignments loaded and unloaded by hand. Dennison has also sourced an innovative handling harness called ‘Shoulderdolly’, that allows two people to move most items of furniture by

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slinging it between them, leaving their hands completely free. Shoulderdolly delivers important safety benefits and the ease of movement greatly reduces the possibility of damage.

So what happens when an item of furniture being delivered is found to be faulty or the assembly kit is missing?

“Because of our special relationship with the retail outlets, our drivers can by-pass the ‘customer service’ call centre and speak directly to someone authorised to make a decision. In many cases the drivers carry extra handles, screws and fastenings to complete a unit if necessary. Either way the drivers do not leave the delivery point until the problem is resolved to the customer's satisfaction,” explained William and satisfied customers mean repeat business.

Dennison’s dedicated fleet consists of forty-six bespoke trailers, nine tractor-units and fourteen rigids. The tractors cover around 100,000 kms per year and the rigids a lot less at around 30,000km. All maintenance, including the scheduled inspections, are taken care of in a well-equipped on-site workshop which includes a vehicle hoist and brake test unit. William believes undertaking its own in-house maintenance to be the most cost effective, and like his choice of truck his decisions are based on a wealth of experiences - both good and bad.

Following some recent purchases, the nine tractor-unit fleet is now dominated

by Volvo FH. As furniture transport is light the trucks are plated for 28 tonnes, and the well-maintained trailers can be kept for up to twenty-five years.

The rigid truck line-up combines Mercedes-Benz Atego with the latest addition of some Fuso Canters. The 7.5t Canters are fitted with 18’ bodies, and William commented; “We are very pleased with the performance of the Fusos.” The average age of the award winning fleet is around four

in a cardboard baler to take care of years old. However, this might not be the debris left when new furniture is a true reflection as the figure includes unpacked.

William’s sixteen year old DAF XF What does the future hold for which he occasionally drives himself.

W.S. Dennison, and is there further This niche sector of transport expansion on the horizon? William is chiefly driven by discretionary mentioned that the firm recently spending. So how did Dennison survive bought some land adjacent to the having all its eggs in one basket, company’s Antrim base, which will during a recession when no one was allow for further growth. He feels that buying eggs? “It was difficult, when our there is “certainly greater confidence turnover dropped by two thirds. It was returning to the economy” which he thanks to the way we had structured sees reflected in traffic volumes through the business that we were able to the company. survive,” said William. Also a major Dennison has carved a niche and factor in its survival - and one William while other companies may view this was keen to recognise - was the efforts work as relatively simple, it is far from and support of the staff during those that. Attention to detail is key and as difficult times. there is no agreed procedures manual, For Dennison to survive the Dennison writes its own in conjunction downturn was a greater achievement with its customers whose particular than for some other companies. When demands dictate how deliveries are one of their biggest customers went carried out. under, owing Dennison a significant It is no surprise therefore that amount of money, that company recent awards came their way. W.S. also brought three other companies Dennison stands out - and not just for down with them - all of whom were its distinctive livery. important customers of Dennison. It has taken three to four years to reclaim Text: Paul White the ground lost and William proudly said that he did not have to let anyone go during that time. He also points out that “at the peak of the recession we bought our The versatile articulated Limerick depot.”

An increastruck that does it all ingly problematic Reduce costs area for Double storage space Dennison’s Increase productivity customers is the issue of correct Indoor/Outdoor operation disposal of AC electric or LPG waste packaging 2,500kg capacity and end of life Lift heights to 15m 5 year/5,000 hours warranty furniture, which can be very costly. To solve this problem for its customers and stay ahead of the competition, Dennison acquired a waste licence allowing it to handle old furniture and mattresses.

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7 ways to improve safety with pre-use forklift inspections

By Laura Nelson (pictured) the Managing Director of RTITB, the globally preferred forklift training accrediting body.

A crucial element of safe forklift truck operation is conducting proper pre-use inspections. According to the UK Health & Safety Executive, over 18% of lift truck incidents occur as a result of mechanical failure, which could be avoided through correct completion of a pre-use inspection.

Also, recent data collected by RTITB showed that 65% of forklift operators tested didn’t know how to conduct the driving and braking pre-use check correctly, two vital elements where mechanical failures should be spotted. But what is a proper pre-use inspection? And as a manager or supervisor of the warehouse operations, what do you need your employees to do?

Here are seven key considerations for you to look out for when tackling this crucial issue.

it is checked every time, this will be missed. Companies should assess how frequently checks must take place, and ensure that operators know that it is their responsibility to complete them.

Keep it simple

Be specific

Pre-use inspections exist to identify the small problems and stop them becoming bigger problems. Your forklift drivers need to know that they are not expected to be forklift truck engineers, so should simply be checking the general working parts of the truck for signs of damage or wear. This allows any potential issues to be reported so that they can be dealt with by an expert, and helps prevent trucks from becoming unsafe or needing to be removed from service completely.

Not every truck is the same and companies with several different types of truck may be tempted to use a generic pre-use inspection check sheet for all vehicles. However, to ensure safety, a specific pre-use sheet should be used for every type of truck and cover all the major parts that should be checked. For example, a forklift operator using a diesel truck will need to check a different starting procedure than those using an electric counterbalance truck.

Check every time

Manage and supervise

Even if a lift truck has been checked by another operator that day, a pre-use inspection should still be carried out when the next driver wants to use the forklift. Something could have malfunctioned or made the machine unsafe while it has been in use. Unless

It is vitally important that employers ensure that pre-use checks are carried out correctly. In a recent RTITB test we found that a large percentage of operators didn’t know how to conduct certain checks. Supervisors and managers need to understand pre-use checks themselves in order to assess

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Understand the law Forklift operators may not realise that by failing to carry out a pre-use inspection they may be breaking the law by failing in their duty of care to themselves and to others. Even if the correct inspections are taking place, companies also need to remember to properly record the checks that take place. Without this, they may not be covered in the event of an incident.

A thorough and professional pre-use check sheet will ensure that records are compliant. The RTITB Pre-Use Inspection Sheet allows operators to record whether the item they are checking is ok or if there is a defect to report. If there is, the operator must detail the information of the defect in the text box provided.

whether the correct procedures are being followed.

Provide training Although pre-use inspections are covered in forklift operator training, a recent RTITB test showed that this is the area in which drivers are performing most poorly (compared to efficiency or practical driving skills, for example). Almost two-thirds of those tested did not know how to conduct the driving and braking check correctly, 49% did not know how to check the operators seat properly, and 48% were unaware how to suitably check the mast. Employers should offer suitable training to ensure operators have these essential skills. All components checked within the pre-use inspection are equally vital for the safety of both your operators and your operations.

Stay safe Sometimes with so much to consider, operators can forget fundamental safety principles when conducting a pre-use inspection, like not operating the hydraulic controls from outside the cab, not standing under the forks while checking the lifting components, or not wearing personal protective equipment.

Operators should ensure they remember their basic skills and operate safely, even when doing a pre-use check.

There are a number of benefits of pre-use inspections, such as reducing the cost of truck ownership and contract penalties, increasing uptime and improving battery life. However, the most important role of these checks is to help to prevent incidents and injuries. To improve safety and reduce risk, employers should take steps to ensure that inspections are not overlooked and that operators are trained and competent to inspect the equipment.

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Not just a schoolyard problem

Across our education system from pre-school to third level, the issues of bullying and personal mental health have been receiving a great deal of attention - and rightly so. They are serious matters and victims can endure a wide range of problems from mild and severe mental torment to extreme physical violence - often with life altering consequences.

It is hoped that a heightened awareness, combined with positive action policies will diminish or eventually eradicate the issue within our education system. This may not be the case within the workplace, and what can appear as good old fashioned banter between workmates may have a more sinister undercurrent. If this is the case, is there a duty of care on the employer - and where do the responsibilities lie?

Accurately defining what constitutes bullying is a task many academics have attempted to resolve with varying degrees of success. However, a guideline sometimes used to describe the concept is – “If I feel I am being bullied - then I am.”

While this does make sense, it can create difficulties for an employer or manager to fully understand, or fully appreciate why the ‘victim’ may feel the way they do about a remark or event that may appear (to them), totally innocuous. Unfortunately, a lack of empathy or understanding in the response could further aggravate the situation.

Another difficulty is to clearly establish what is the workplace. In

this case the workplace can include visitors, clients, service personnel, drivers, and may even extend to delivery points. Also such a wide scope would normally encompass a diverse range of people, languages and cultures. Therefore, there is a heightened risk of an unintentional offence, or simple misunderstanding - a lost in translation scenario. In addition, due to the nature of this industry, staff often work remotely, and supervisors may not be aware of any problems.

It should also be remembered that bullying in the workplace may not reside solely in any one part of a company. It can be found as easily in the management offices as on the warehouse floor. So, what can companies do to prevent incidents from occurring, and limit the damage if they do occur?

Initially a company should develop a policy on bullying and introduce this policy as a standard element of any induction programme for new employees. Under guidelines issued by the Health & Safety Authority, the area is viewed as being no different to any other health and safety issue relating to the workplace. Having this as part of the employee induction process allows for precise guidelines or regulations to be clearly defined and explained.

So if a situation arises at a later stage, any disciplinary procedures or support structures have already been fully and clearly communicated.

For current staff, training could be delivered similar to any regular workplace training update. There are

a number of professional training and development companies in addition to trade associations who can advise.

These groups can deliver a short talk tailored to your company, or a general input on the subject, often at little or no cost.

While there may be a small fee incurred to bring a trainer/speaker in for a short talk, the cost of doing nothing can be a great deal more expensive. A person suffering the effects of bullying behaviour will simply not perform, productivity can be affected, and the stress could contribute to a workplace accident. This of course does not include, and is apart from, any anguish or stress the person (victim) may endure for however long the problem persists. In truth it is not possible to quantify this aspect in monetary terms.

Simply being aware of staff behaviours and demeanour, combined with an open door policy and a few minutes to listen, can create a positive working environment. Although we must recognise that any problem may not arise from within the company, in that the problem could emanate from the workers’ personal lives.

Nevertheless, if they bring the problem to work with them - then it does become your problem.

A proactive policy on this issue will pay dividends for the company, and in reality does not cost a great deal.

However, the alternative to not being proactive could be very costly indeed.

Text: Paul White www.handling-network.com

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logistics news II

DHL Express highlights ‘Last Mile Delivery’ in Amsterdam

At an event in Amsterdam, DHL Express showcased innovations in Last Mile Delivery, a subject that is of growing concern in cities and urban areas. Ever increasing demands on logistics operations to cope with online retail sales and the rising issues that come with congestion and pollution, make for complex challenges ahead for DHL and its staff.

The choice of location for the briefing was most fitting as the Dutch city and DHL have both pioneered some of their latest innovations for last mile delivery here. Incorporated in the event was a tour of the Maritime Museum and a stay at the Grand Hotel Amrath, two venues which are inextricably linked to Amsterdam as a major logistics hub. Also featured was a tour of Amsterdam by boat with the DHL management team to learn first-hand of DHL’s last mile delivery activities around the city.

“The Arsenal”, built in the Golden Age when Amsterdam was the largest port and market place in the world, was at one time a market place for goods from all over the world. It is now home to the Museum. Furthermore, the Grand Hotel Amrath was built as the head office for a number of shipping companies in the early 20th century, and to this day holds the character of

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a major shipping building with murals and sculptures detailed into the fixtures and fittings.

Day two of the tour began with morning briefings from the DHL management including John Pearson CEO of Express Europe, Michiel Greeven and Roy Hughes, EVP Network Operations Europe.

John Pearson spoke about DHL’s branding and organisational set-up from when Adrian Dalsey, Larry Hillblom and Robert Lynn (DHL) started a door-to-door express document service between San Francisco and Honolulu by air in 1969, to where the company is today as experts in exporting and facilitating trade around the world.

Within 10 years of the first shipment, DHL had opened a worldwide network, and today has a presence in 220 countries and territories globally. This current network is what gives

DHL a competitive advantage over its competitors. In conjunction with that, the majority of the staff in these locations is DHL personnel, which in turn promotes quality of service and excellent communication within the network.

Impressively the broad network consists of 3 global hubs and 19 regional depots that cover the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa. To put its presence in Africa into context, DHL has a regional footprint in the continent as a whole, but in reality, it has a presence in every single country in sub-Saharan Africa.

On the topic of e-Commerce, the top products are clothes/shoes, consumer electronics, sports equipment and beauty products, where customers’ requirements are fast delivery, shipment visibility and flexible delivery options.

Addressing the ‘Last Mile’ conundrum and constantly developing solutions is the main challenge for DHL as it strives for options on behalf of the customer. Evening and weekend courier routes, service points or lockers and Advanced Duty Collection (ADC) are all methods of making the delivery experience better for the customer with greater efficiency and speed. In regard to lockers/service points, DHL is developing the concept as the market is going in that direction and while

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Amazon is putting lockers in Munich, John stated “it is a good thing, as it drives the market up”.

Another impressive tool deployed

by DHL is On Demand Delivery (ODD), a notification system that alerts the receiver of their shipment of its progress via e-mail or text message and provides standard delivery options to choose from. This service is to be made available in 100 countries by the end of 2016 and takes the anxiety out of the wait for the customer.

Roy Hughes, who is responsible for European operations gave a breakdown of the aviation side of DHL, as well as initiatives heading towards 2020 to lower its carbon footprint. Present in over 400 airports across the world, and operating 38 intercontinental flights per day (including two around the world flights) is no small task, and for operations to run as efficiently as possible this requires serious investment both for aviation and infrastructure at the hubs. At its main global hub in Europe at Leipzig, Germany, DHL has invested over €500 million in this hub alone.

On-going is the transition to the new LAX automation system costing €75 million that will see the offload/ reload process go from 60-70 minutes down to 12 minutes. Currently DHL has more than 30 infrastructure projects with a commitment of €1.6bn.

With DHL’s GoGreen eco-friendly programme, it aims to improve carbon efficiency by 30 percent by the year 2020. It is well on track to achieve this, with the introduction of more

fuel efficient aircraft that offer greater payload, and by implementing green technologies in its real estate. Photovoltaic Plant, Solar Thermal Cooling Systems and Rain Water Harvesting, to name but a few initiatives, are already in use in Leipzig.

Michiel Greeven, Country Manager for DHL Netherlands articulated that Holland is the number one overall connected country in the world, due to Rotterdam Port being the biggest in Europe, while Schiphol Airport is number three in the world. DHL is market leader in the highly competitive express market in the Netherlands, operating 396 trucks and vans, 25 of which are green vehicles, 10 operating facilities and 48 bikes for Last Mile deliveries.

On a boat tour, we saw first-hand DHL’s Floating Service Centre (FSVC),

as well as its electric vehicles and bicycles that are used around the city.

The FSVC that is in use since 1997 is due to be upgraded to E-power by the second quarter of 2017. This means that from the airport to the city Last Mile deliveries will reach zero emission by 2017, with the use of the above systems and deliveries by bicycle couriers to their final destination.

The advantages of delivery by bicycle is a no–brainer given the time savings by avoiding traffic and parking issues. Invariably bicycles can

perform up to ten deliveries per hour against six by a van. Seven bicycle routes operate from the Floating Service Centre, which culminates in over 1800 deliveries per week. The service centre acts as a floating hub to fine sort the deliveries for deployment, once the couriers are ready.

The biggest of the delivery bikes, the Cubicycle, is specified with four wheeled suspensions, pedal assistance, and an all-in-one smart device that encompasses navigation, shelve location and signing for the customer.

The Cubicycle costs approximately €5000-6500 with examples currently in use in Amsterdam and Rotterdam, and a further ten ordered for deployment next year in other cities. 60 percent of deliveries in the inner city is achieved by bicycle presently. There are eight Paracycle’s in use which cost approximately €3,500. The city bikes have no storage compartments, with the courier carrying the parcels in a bag costing in the region of €1500.

Pedal power and electric vehicles are the way forward for inner city logistics, with many European cities including Amsterdam striving for zero emission zones. DHL appears to be at the forefront of Last Mile Delivery initiatives, putting climate protection and reduced carbon footprint high on the priority list. When manufacturers couldn’t provide a limited run of electric vehicles, DHL purchased the Streetscooter company to develop and rolled out its own EV fleet of dispatch units. By the end of August this year DHL had over 1000 produced for European cities. These actions along with the aforementioned initiatives are some of the reasons that makes DHL the leading logistics company in the world.

Text & Photos: Leonard Allison

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The new rules for explosion protected forklifts in 2016 labelled with the updated ATEX Directive number and should be aware that the component level certificate is now called ‘EU Type Examination Certificate’.

ISO 3691-1:20112 The international standard for safety requirements and verification of industrial trucks such as forklifts, ISO 3691-1:2011 guides best practice for modifying forklifts with safety in mind, which includes explosion protection conversions.

Following a number of recent changes to directives and standards regarding explosion protection, Pyroban has developed an infographic to easily explain the changes to those buying or supplying a forklift truck.

“There are three areas that forklift suppliers and users should be aware of when specifying an explosion proof forklift truck,” advises Steve Noakes, Group Engineering Manager for Pyroban. “Explosion protected forklifts are used in a number of different industries, from chemicals and waste through to the food and drink supply chain, and these rules apply to all such operations with potentially explosive atmospheres.”

ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU1 Introduced in April 2016, ATEX 2014/34/EU replaced existing ATEX Directive 94/9/EC and concerns equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. Its rules affect manufacturers, suppliers and importers – those producing or bringing a product to the market when new.

What you need to know: Many fundamental elements of the Directive, including health and safety requirements and explosion protection level categories, are unchanged. However, suppliers must ensure new products are

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What you need to know: Under this international standard, truck modification is not permitted without prior written approval of the original truck manufacturer in order to ensure all potential implications which may affect the overall truck safety have been considered. So in the case of explosion protection, even if a modified truck meets the requirements of the ATEX Directive, it may not comply with ISO 3691-1:2011 unless written manufacturer consent has been obtained.

EN1755:20153 This standard governs companies like Pyroban on the manufacture or conversion of forklift trucks to enable safe and compliant use in hazardous areas. A recent update took place to clarify and standardise the required safety measures which equip a truck for use in a potentially explosive environment.

What you need to know: The biggest change will be for equipment operating in Zone 2 classified areas where static electricity is now considered an ignition risk during “normal” operation. Therefore, seats, arm rests, roll up cabin sides and other externally accessible plastics need to be antistatic as a minimum. All tyres, (where travel speeds are greater than 6km/h) on 3G trucks should now also be antistatic and there must be conductivity to earth either with two straps from the chassis to ground or by using conductive tyres. The location and

quantity of conductive tyres or earthing straps should also be marked on the chassis.

For Zone 2 applications, the new EN1755:2015 requirements have maintained the core principles of the current standard and brought them into line with relevant latest standards.

Gas detection is still included, but performance requirements are strengthened to achieve Performance Level PLc (EN13849)4 or SIL 1. Testing has also been redefined for Ex nR restricted breathing enclosures which require stronger sealing performance. Truck labelling has also been re-defined and the handbook requirements are more detailed.

Changes that affect all categories of equipment (2G, 3G, 2D and 3D5) include more detailed assessment of non-electrical components such as pumps and transmissions in line with EN134636. Safety control systems should also meet PLc or SIL 1.

Steve concludes: “Although we have summarised some of the key points from the standards, we encourage forklift buyers and suppliers to contact Pyroban for further advice and support on compliance with the latest legislation affecting explosion protected equipment.”

Appendix 1 ATEX 2014/34/EU Directive (previously 94/9/EC) - “Equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.”

2 ISO3691-1:2011 - “Industrial trucks -Safety requirements and verification.”

3 EN1755:2015 - “Industrial Trucks.

Safety requirements and verification.

Supplementary requirements for operation in potentially explosive atmospheres.”

4 Performance Level PLc (EN13849) “Safety of machinery. Safety-related parts of control systems. General principles for design.”

5 2G, 3G, 2D and 3D - Equipment is built to a level of protection known as a category which matches the risk. (Category 2G/Zone 1, Category 3G/Zone 2, Category 2D/Zone 21, Category 3D/Zone 22).

6 EN13463 - “Non-electrical equipment for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.”

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Quicker & safer operations at O’Reilly Concrete with Combi-SC

Cavan based O’Reilly Concrete was originally established in 1939 as a small sand and gravel business, and this family owned firm has grown over the decades to become one of the largest precast manufacturers in Ireland and the UK. Its frame buildings and range of prestressed and precast walls, floors and stairs are used for many types of construction including schools, apartment blocks, parking structures, retail developments and office and student accommodation.

The company has seven production

facilities across Ireland, one of which is Ballyhoe Plant, located just outside Carrickmacross, County Monaghan.

It specialises in the manufacture of precast walls for rapid build modular construction. As with the majority of the company’s products, these are extremely heavy, oversized and potentially hazardous to lift and transport. Since a Combilift Straddle carrier has been put into operation these processes have become much safer and speedier.

Current production stands at around

Briggs makes Swift delivery to caravan manufacturer

Yorkshire and also at its sites in Hull and Mexborough in South Yorkshire, Swift has taken delivery of 20 Hyster counterbalanced forklift trucks plus a Combilift sideloader and six Kaup rotators. This mix of machines offers a degree of flexibility and an improvement in productivity that will help to accommodate the company’s changing business needs.

The deal includes Hyster H4.5FT-6 forklifts plus the highly popular H3.5FT and the compact H2.0FTS trucks. Configured as Fortens Advance models, the trucks have been specified with the Yanmar 2.6 litre diesel engine matched to a one-speed DuraMatch transmission - which manages truck

The Swift Group, one the leading manufacturer of touring caravans, motorhomes and holiday homes recently improved its materials handling capabilities by updating its equipment fleet, thanks to Hyster and Combilift.

At its base in Cottingham, East

40 walls per day, the heaviest of which can weigh up to 16 tonnes. Their size up to 9.5m by 3m - make it a tall order for any piece of equipment to quickly and safely move these loads around the site. The 30 tonne capacity Combi-SC in operation at the Monaghan facility can offload the walls from a low frame trailer inside and take them outside to be loaded onto A-frame trailers. The fully remote control model is easy to operate according to O’Reilly’s personnel, and offers excellent visibility for the operator wherever it is working on site, particularly round tight corners.

It is also much more manoeuvrable than a crane, and features such as the full side shifting beam with varied lift points and a telescopic facility, give it the versatility to lift various sizes of loads.

deceleration and direction changes to help extend brake and tyre life and prevent transmission wear - and hydraulic mini levers. Swift Group’s truck operators are also set to benefit from a number of key features, including auto deceleration, controlled power reversal and improved visibility.

With a capacity for manoeuvrability in four directions, the Combilift C4500SL will improve Swift Group’s ability to handle longer and heavier loads, while the Kaup ladle tippers will be rotated around the forklift fleet to maximise productivity and flexibility.

Perhaps best known for Swift Touring Caravans, the last decade has seen the company grow from a single brand to a multi brand operation encompassing Sterling, Sprite, Bessacarr, Escape and Autocruise, whilst also manufacturing prestigious holiday homes. Swift Group celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2014.

All of the forklifts were supplied

by Briggs Equipment.

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Development of a warehousing business This article outlines several key strategic steps in the development or expansion of warehouse and logistics capabilities. n Strategic Long Term Plan n Financial Plan n Cash Flow n Control and Monitoring of Costs n Business Placement and Review n Synergies from business n Wealth Maximisation Strategic Long Term Plan The development of a warehousing business is a long term investment in an asset that may take two years from initial plan to completion, have a fifteen year repayment cycle, and require a minimum 25 percent of total cost business investment. Warehousing is not a short term decision, as exit costs are high and racking, handling equipment and premises tend to be tailor made to specific types of product.

Any short term gain will be eroded by exit costs, so it is vital that there is a strategic long term plan linked to products/s that have a long and expanding life cycle. Key decisions such as location, ability for further development, and key infrastructure changes are all major factors in long term planning.

Financial Plan & Cash flow In relation to financial planning with its key link to cash flow, the financial institutions want to see that there is a detailed business plan for the development, that there is a minimum 25 percent equity to invest, and that

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Business Placement & Review all financial projections are based on sound knowledge and expertise of In any business the creation of the sector. Banks will then stress test a niche and the ability to specialise all the data, looking at the economic and dominate this niche are vitally trends in the sectors important in business the firm specialises in. success. Clearly the They will then look at area of expertise must Key to any the management and generate margin, have administrative capacontrol is low long term risk and bilities of the team and be sustainable. Within accurate data and finally look at “worst the ongoing review of monitoring, plus case scenario” value of the business there is a property if the venture the ability to access need to critically access is not successful. If you the most productive this on an ongoing basis. are putting the existing business under undue and cost effective Synergies from cash flow pressure, Business method of operation. but the new venture Many warehousing is profitable, the bank businesses have been will assist with other created from internal requirements, forms of short term finance to bridge particularly if the business was a manuthis gap. If the cash flow risk is too facturing or distribution entity. Many high, best heed the bank, as it’s in indigenous haulage businesses have mutual interest that only viable proposuccessfully added warehouse and sitions are financed. logistics capacities to their business.

Warehousing is adding additional Control & Monioring services to customers and adding some of Costs element of control in their transport In relation to the control and planning function. The more efficient monitoring of costs in warehousing, use of equipment and personnel should key to any control is accurate data and materialise in both the warehousing monitoring, plus the ability to access and transport element of a business if it the most productive and cost effective has both functions within its remit. method of operation. Properly trained, motivated staff are crucial, along with Wealth Maximisation investment in technology that will Final element of planning is the provide lowest cost of operation. If the goal to maximise wealth. This may facility has a very high throughput, then be from the long term revenue stream margin in handling can be increased from warehousing, the tax efficient with investment in ultra-modern transfer of overall business assets, or racking and handling equipment, but if the creation of a business entity that the facility has low turnover of product has strong sales potential due to long the economies gained from modern term sustainability and transfer of handling equipment may quickly be management to a new entity. eroded by higher standing costs.

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networkings news

CHEP & Eberspaecher win the Automotive Global Innovation award

CHEP & Eberspaecher have jointly won the prestigious award for Product Innovation at the fifth Automotive Global Awards for the supply chain industry. Voted for by senior industry peers, CHEP & Eberspaecher accepted the award for the development of a new, efficient packaging solution designed to significantly optimise Eberspaecher’s intercontinental supply chain.

The solution uses CHEP’s IcoQube platform, a reusable foldable plastic

sleeve-pack container specially engineered for intercontinental sea freight flows. This solution replaces disposable packaging to eliminate waste, improve transport efficiency, minimise contamination, improve product protection, whilst reducing cost and the impact on the environment.

The innovative solution is now being rolled out across Eberspaecher’s global supply chain and demonstrates the best-in-class power of collaboration, innovation and sharing.

The award was accepted by CHEP’s Automotive & Industrial Solutions European Vice President, David Mayo who said: “This award shows that sharing pays off. Not only in the sense of new efficiencies and financial benefits, but also in mutual understanding and the ability to grow together.

This is a great opportunity that has value throughout the supply chain and one that we can share with many more customers around the world.” He was joined by Eberspaecher’s Director of Global Logistics Oliver Hermes who added: “The award is a great achievement for both our companies.

We were the first global customer to use CHEP’s intercontinental returnable packaging, and it is now very important for us to launch the programme on a global scale, not just internally but with major OEMs, too.”

All-powerful Magirus Superdragon X8 fire tender with Allison transmission Germany’s first Magirus Superdragon X8 operating at Stuttgart Airport is probably attracting more attention than the planes on the runway! The 52-tonne vehicle, with 8x8 powertrain and four-axle Iveco IM52X8 chassis, is equipped with a twin power pack using Iveco Cursor engines and Allison 4500R fully automatic transmissions.

The two engines, positioned in the rear of the vehicle, are Euro 5-certified and provide 412 kW (560 hp) each for a remarkable total of 824 kW (1,120 hp). Power is delivered to its peak by the two Allison 4000 Series transmissions which ensure maximum acceleration, thanks to the torque converter multiplication factor and full power shifts. This way, Allison’s Continuous Power Technology delivers high

torque and uninterrupted power to the drive wheels. The vehicle is thus able to reach a speed of 135 km/h, accelerating from 0 to 80 km/h in 25 seconds, which is among the best response times in the market and faster than international regulation requirements.

Allison transmissions were integral components from the beginning of the vehicle development process. Safety, durability and reliability is increased by the integrated retarder, which shortens vehicle stopping distance and reduces brake wear.

The Iveco Superdragon X8 features a 17,000-litre water tank and a 2,500-litre tank for foam concentrate.

For fire extinguishing operation the vehicle features a roof cannon, with a flow rate of 6000 l/min and a casting distance up to 90 metres, and a front cannon with a casting distance of more than 45 metres. The vehicle is capable of pump’n’roll operation thanks to the Allison automatic and the efficient Magirus MPN 700 pump, driven by the left engine with a rated output of 9,000 l/min at 10 bar.

The fire brigade at Stuttgart airport operates 24 specialist vehicles, including a number of 42-tonne vehicles with 1,000 hp.

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Coming of age Sprinter gets top ranking

Coinciding with the 21st anniversary since the birth of the Sprinter, Mercedes-Benz has received the coveted FN50 award for the most reliable van for the second consecutive year, and the third year in total since 2011 (2011, 2015 and 2016).

The FN50 is an independent market

perspective audit, ranking the largest 50 leasing companies across the UK. The survey was carried out in August and September of 2016.

“Sprinter keeps on adding to its accolades, even though it is far from the newest van on the block. In fact, in Europe it has defined an entire class of

van - known as the Sprinter segment!,” said Steve Bridge, Managing Director, Mercedes-Benz Vans UK. The reliability survey asks FN50 companies to rank their light commercial vehicles in order of best performing in terms of breakdowns and warranty claims.

“The FN50 award for most reliable van proves that the tough, durable, dependable workhorse which is a firm favourite for fleets, actually does what it says it’s going to do. And if our vans do breakdown, we offer MobiloVan free of charge to our customers, which enables Europe -wide free roadside assistance by Mercedes-Benz trained technicians carrying Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts, to get the vehicle back on the road as quickly as possible.”

Study finds electric van range distances almost half with full payload The range of an electric light commercial vehicle (EV) can almost halve when it is carrying a full payload in real world conditions, according to a new trial by leading vehicle leasing and fleet management company Arval.

The study showed that, over the same 55 kilometre course, an EV with a full payload lost over 85 percent of its range compared to a 45 percent loss for one that was carrying nothing.

“This is a great example of the operational factors that fleets looking at operating electric vans may have to consider. The loss of range is significant at almost 50 percent and shows that, if you were expecting a fully laden EV commercial vehicle to reach anywhere near the stated range, then you would be disappointed,” stated Eddie Parker, Commercial Vehicle Consultant at Arval UK. However, Eddie said that the results should not be seen as an indictment of electric commercial vehicles but, instead, were simply a contribution to

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a growing pool of knowledge. He said: “We undertook this test in response to requests from customers who were looking to gain an operational understanding of this kind of vehicle. The fact is that, in general use, few vans of this type would ever be fully laden.

A typical load for most uses would be much nearer the 50 percent mark, where the loss of range is much less pronounced. For this reason, we believe the study shows that there is a wider application for EVs than may at first have been thought.”

“Of course, all vehicles lose range when fully laden. A diesel van with a full payload would typically see its range reduced by around 35 percent, for example.”

The test route was designed to represent typical van use, and consisted of 16.8 percent urban road, 32.5 percent suburban/rural, 21.5 percent carriageway and 29.2 percent motorway, with the van travelling at between 50 and 110 kp/h. The EV was

used by the same driver, at the same time of day, with air conditioning and non-essential electrics turned off.

Eddie added: “It could be that if, as EVs develop, this kind of range loss is found to be typical, then factors that help to extend range, such as driver training, could become a more important element of fleet operation.”

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Renault Trucks celebrates first century at Lyon HQ

This year Renault Trucks has been actively engaged in paying tribute to Marius Berliet on its Lyon site, the foundation stone of the Renault Trucks brand, which continues to be a centre for the design and construction of tomorrow’s transport solutions.

In 1915, Marius Berliet made the decision to buy up a large number of plots of land in the east of Lyon and build a production plant in Vénissieux.

After outgrowing the Monplaisir site in Lyon’s 8th arrondissement, he needed

room to undertake his ambitious projects, meet the urgent demand for trucks, and contribute to the War effort by producing weapons for the French Army in the grip of World War I. Marius was up against a huge challenge: in record time, he had to design, build and outfit his plant even as production began. After successfully meeting this challenge, successive extensions took the site’s total area to 387 hectares on the eve of the World War II.

Today the Lyon site is the nerve centre of Renault Trucks and a key component of the industrial and global engineering facilities of the Volvo Group, which the Renault Trucks brand joined in 2001. It hosts over 4,000 people who work on a 180-hectare site straddling the municipalities of Vénissieux and Saint-Priest. The site is home to an engine assembly plant, a bridge and axle assembly plant, a swaging centre and a parts logistics centre.

In addition to Renault Trucks’ headquarters and global management team, the Lyon site accommodates a research facility with a staff of 1,300. It is mainly devoted to developing medium-duty trucks and their engines, as well as transport solutions for urban areas. A design studio boasts a team of international designers. Its latest creation, the Renault Range T, was voted ‘International Truck of the Year 2015’.

Ctrack Online to improve Lagan Cement’s productivity From its various locations in Ireland, Lagan Cement Products has adopted an advanced vehicle tracking solution from Ctrack, to improve fleet productivity and analyse operational performance. Ctrack Online will be used to monitor a mixed fleet of 42 HGVs, vans, forklift trucks and barges to ensure that customer orders are fulfilled in a timely, efficient and responsible manner.

Ctrack Online was selected based on its ability to monitor a wide range of resources and operational functions, both real-time and historically. Following a detailed review of the marketplace, the company found that Ctrack was able to provide added functionality and effectively integrate the tracking technology with other business-critical and back-office systems.

A fleet of 35 concrete mixer and crane-equipped trucks will be tracked to optimise productivity and enhance scheduling processes. These vehicles handle more than 150 deliveries a

day from seven manufacturing plants. With around half of all orders being made on the day of delivery across a diverse product range - including cement, roof tiles, ready-mixed concrete, blocks and sand Lagan Cement Products will use Ctrack Online to ensure it has an agile transport operation that provides high levels of service and peace of mind to customers.

Customers will have access to an online portal with complete visibility over all orders and expected delivery times, making it possible to better prepare for their arrival and coordinate all necessary work requirements. Meanwhile, the monitoring of driver working hours will ensure Lagan Cement Products is operating compliantly at all times in line with its legal requirements. The company will also use the Ctrack system to investigate any collisions or driving incidents to determine what occurred

as part of its Duty of Care commitment.

Elsewhere, Ctrack Online will be used to monitor a number of forklift trucks, vans and barges within Lagan Cement Products’ operation. In particular, the system will measure and analyse the performance of three barges that extract sand from Lough Neagh. Ctrack Online is a web-based vehicle tracking system providing visibility and control over mobile assets. Designed to be intuitive and simple-to-use, this solution enables businesses to better manage their fleet operation and deliver real benefits by driving down costs, boosting productivity and improving customer service.

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Sláinte! How New Holland Agriculture helps make a great glass of wine

Let us take you to the rolling hills of Chablis, one of France’s most famous wine regions, lets follow a grape harvester from New Holland Agriculture, the CaseNewHolland Industrial (CNH) owned global leader in self-propelled grape harvesting machines, and see how it’s technology is contributing to the creation of an exceptional bottle of wine in terms of quality, taste and environmental impact.

As any sommelier will tell you, a good glass of wine is no small feat.

A great deal goes into achieving that perfect blend of body, sweetness, tannin, acidity and fruit and it all starts with sourcing the right grapes in the right way.

The latest episode of CNH Industrial’s Behind the Wheel web series follows a day at the vineyard of Patrice Vocoret, a French wine producer in Chablis, Burgundy’s northern wine district. Mr. Vocoret uses Braud grape harvesters from New Holland Agriculture to pick grapes to make Chablis Grand Cru, Chablis Premier Cru, Chablis and Petit Chablis wine across his sprawling vineyard.

Grape harvesters are used for a number of important operations on vineyards including the preparation of vines, pruning, spraying and harvesting.

The machines can also be used with other crops including the likes of olives and blackcurrants.

New Holland Agriculture, which has more than 40 years of experience in mechanical grape harvesting technology, is now concentrating its research and development in self-propelled grape harvesters.

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acres of vineyards of which 80 percent are picked mechanically. The Braud VN2080 (featured in the episode) and the recently launched Braud 9080N are machines dedicated to narrow vineyards, so the tractor base unit has an extendable, variable frame, which allows the operator to adapt the frame of the tractor to the width of

the vineyard’s row spacing,” explained Philippe Boisseau, Marketing Specialist for Olive and Grape Harvesters with New Holland “A shaking system, designed to be as gentle as human hands, collects the grapes off of the grapevine canopy, feeding them into a set of baskets within the machine, which sort the grapes into two different hoppers higher quality grapes into one and lower quality into the other to improve the quality of the wine produced.”

A lovely setting, a sought after gastronomic

product, and an important contribution to the environment: the ECOBraud system present in both New Holland’s grape harvester and tractor product portfolio is able to reduce a vineyard’s carbon footprint by 40 percent. That translates into a 10 percent overall CO2 reduction per bottle of wine.

The system is able to achieve these savings thanks to its implementation of various factors, including precision farming technologies, efficient engines from sister brand FPT Industrial and an Intelligent Management System which maximizes fuel savings by switching off the machine’s shaking functionality when it reaches the end of a grapevine canopy row.

New Holland Agriculture’s grape harvesting product range is made exclusively in Coex, France, a Center of Excellence for grape harvesting which houses dedicated design, manufacturing and testing departments.

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Successful Jungheinrich showcase at eCarTec in Munich Jungheinrich Energy and Drive Systems are gaining momentum as the company continues to translate its innovative expertise to other industry sectors. As a result, the Hamburgbased company showcased its trendsetting electro-mobility products and solutions to a professional audience at the eCarTec in Munich.

The world’s largest tradeshow for electric and hybrid mobility featured more than 430 exhibitors premiering electric vehicles, storage systems, drive and motor technologies, as well as solutions relating to energy, infrastructure and financing.

The Jungheinrich Energy & Drive Systems production division presented entire drive and energy storage solutions comprising electronic drive controls, lithium-ion batteries, charging systems and peripheral components such as displays and pedals. A major attraction was the skidsteer mini digger

by Tobroco (‘Giant’ brand), which had been developed for various attachments and which Jungheinrich had retrofitted with an electric drive. “With cleaning machines as well as in the construction equipment sector we can see a

clear trend towards electro-mobility,” explained Dr. Carsten Harnisch, Head of Division Energy & Drive Systems.

“Especially in regard to construction machinery for indoor use, topics such as noise and exhaust emissions are at the forefront. In this area, combustion engines can no longer hold a candle to electric drives, also considering that eDrives are much more low-maintenance.“ Another exhibit from the company was the small electric car Wenckstern.

This ‘hot rod’ is used in many cities for city tours. “The original vehicle was fitted with a petrol engine and was very high-maintenance. Using our standard components, we completely retrofitted the car with an eDrive. This entails numerous benefits: On the one hand, the vehicle becomes more reliable and can run 15,000 hours - which equals approximately 400,000 km without maintenance. On the other hand, businesses renting out these cars can venture into new areas, in which emissions are unwelcome or even prohibited. I am thinking, for example, of the German island Amrum, where conventional cars have been banned.

Here, all the advantages of our robust industrial drives, which power our forklift trucks every single day, come to full effect.“

Hiab set sights on forestry sector with HiVision control system Following its successful initial introduction, Hiab has opened the order books for its innovative camerabased HiVision control system for its Loglift and Jonsered forestry crane brands. HiVision, which undertakes crane operation from the truck cab, was first showcased in the Bauma exhibition last April.

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allows the crane operator to see the working area and operate the crane from the truck cabin using virtual reality goggles.

In June, HiVision was honoured the KWF-Vision award in connection to the KWF exhibition in Rodin, Germany. According to the jury, “the novel camera-based 3D technologies provide important steps for improved functionality, ergonomics and safety, pioneering new ideas in crane control in the forest.”

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Moffett celebrates 30 years of production with record year From humble beginnings dating back to 1945, Moffett Engineering is now a global brand as part of Hiab, which is owned by the Finnish Cargotec Corporation. The brand name Moffett, along with its original Mounty label, has changed the landscape of the truck mounted forklift (TMFL) sector with innovation and development that now sees the company as the number one worldwide brand in the sector.

To succeed in the engineering sector a company must be curious, inventive and pragmatic and MOFFETT has these attributes in abundance which has seen the Dundalk based company develop over the decades. Handling Network caught up with Michael O’Reilly Product Manager at Hiab and Barry McGrane, Director of Sales & Product Business Management to get an insight into the company's continued success.

To put MOFFETT’s achievements into context, it has over 80 percent market share in North America and over 55 percent of the market in Europe. The M8 and now the new M8NX (next generation) are the top selling products. In Europe McPartland Fuels, Sligo was the first customer to order the M8NX. The top three sales

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countries by rank are the US, the UK and Germany. Regardless of whether you see a MOFFETT in Mexico or the UK, all of these machines are built in County Louth.

When people think of the MOFFETT TMFL, usually they think of agriculture or building suppliers but these quality built, application specific machines are used in such a wide variety of industries, “It can be compared to a Swiss Army knife,” stated Michael O’Reilly Product Manager at Hiab.

Now MOFFETTs are used in food and drink distribution, concert/event set-up, motorsport, recycling, domestic gas, fire and rescue and even as military products. The list goes on and on.

Recently at the IAA CV Show 2016 in Hannover Germany, Hiab took close to 140 orders for its TMFLs, making it the most successful trade show it ever exhibited at. The opportunity was taken to premiere the new M4NX, with the NX again standing for next generation, of its successful model the M4. It will also be exhibited at Pollutec in France, and the Commercial Vehicle Show 2017 in the UK. The M4NX encompasses added safety with a new seat presence indicator and easier servicing.

It is also lighter than the previous model making sure the operator gets maximum payload on their vehicle.

Pre-series production of the M4NX will start before Christmas, with first delivery set for the end of January.

In regard to product development, MOFFETT listens to the thoughts and opinions of everyone involved including customers, suppliers, and engineers from all departments using a stage gate process from day one. Only when everyone involved is happy with each individual stage can the decision be made to proceed. Commenting on this Barry McGrane explained: “The close engagement

with our customers is fundamental for developing and manufacturing the truck mounted forklifts that they need to make their business’ successful. This is key to why we are the market leader.”

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In the last year, the factory, not unlike the machinery it produces, has undergone developments, not only to make processes leaner, but also to make working life for the staff safer, cleaner and more efficient. Improvements within the factory floor have culminated not only in smoother and quicker production but better comfort and ergonomics for the staff. Revamped workstations, part replenishment cycles and high levels of hygiene all have made processes safer within the factory, while the addition of rubber floor matting is a welcomed addition for operators on the assembly line.

One side of the production line deals with lift masts while other components such as engines and hydraulic actuators are prepped for installation on the other side.

The middle line is where assembly takes place, starting with a freshly powder coated painted chassis. Every assembly process is given 21 minutes for completion.

Not until every operator has pushed their button can the assembly track be moved forward to the next unit.

Once assembled the finished machine undergoes strict testing and pre-delivery inspections where all facets of the machine are scrutinised to the highest levels. Upon completion and sign-off, machines are loaded either into a container for North America or on a curtainsider semitrailer destined for mainland Europe.

Improvements in processes have seen production reach levels of 100+ units per week. By October output

had already passed the 4000 milestone, which had never been done in a full year before.

This means that this year MOFFETT will have dispatched in excess of 4,600+ units, a new record. Since production commenced it has produced over 64,500 units, quite a remarkable feat for an engineering firm from the east coast of Ireland.

The introduction of the all-electric MOFFETT E-Series with lithium-ion technology is a complete game changer, as urban night time deliveries are becoming a must for a lot of businesses.

A UK based customer, Pets @ Home, has recently ordered a dozen of the E4 model to cope with the demand of it's business, to add to the 25 diesel machines it already operates. SIG, one of MOFFETT's biggest European customers recently deployed its first units into Poland a couple of weeks ago, adding to the large fleet of MOFFETTs in service across Europe.

THW, the federal agency in Germany for technical relief has a fleet of MOFFETTs to deal with all types of emergencies.

The MOFFETT has become an integral part of THW's equipment because of it's versatility, mobility and robustness.

Over the years MOFFETT has pioneered many changes in the delivery process. Issues such as waiting for the customer’s forklift, impassable terrain, access being too narrow, having to unload in a set order and queues for unloading, are all things of the past thanks to the MOFFETT TMFL. These challenges and more are the drivers for ingenuity and at Hiab it is more than ready for the next customer’s requirements. Engineering TMFL’s tailored to a customer’s vision is exactly what MOFFETT is all about and with expectation of growth to rise by 50 percent by 2020, it seems more than achievable.

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John Carr; Flex International, Paschal McCarthy; President, IEA and Howard Knott, IEA & Fleet Publications.

As the days and weeks go by towards the day when British Prime Minister Teresa May formally launches the EU exit ‘roller coaster’, the new realities of the supply chains linking Irish manufacturers and importers with the outside world are really beginning to strike home. The overall picture is not a happy scene and the likelihood of a Trump inspired USXIT only seems to deepen the gloom.

The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) Supply Chain Group organised its second annual workshop event for the Western Region in Claremorris, County Mayo on 12 October. The large attendance drawn from all industry sectors located in the area were treated to a range of presentations and discussions that, taken overall, were a good balance of Good News and Bad News. The professionalism and dynamism of world leading exporter Allergan, described in the presentation by Paul Whoriskey, its Westport based Senior Warehouse & Customer Service Manager, was a real revelation, while John Carr of Flex International and a long-time IEA Council Member spoke about the establishment of the Association’s Western Regional Council under his Chairmanship.

Ballina native and IEA President, Paschal McCarthy introduced the topic of BREXIT. He spoke about the challenges that it is already imposing on Irish traders and about the work

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that the IEA is doing to help members meet these challenges. Howard Knott then spoke about some of the already identified Supply Chain challenges, pointing out that the most difficult area is that in which cargo is shipped through Northern Ireland or Britain. John O’Leary, the Revenue Commissioners’ Head of e-Customs advised the attendance about the key aspects of the recently adopted Union Customs Code, expressing the hope that the UK would remain a part of the arrangements. He also talked about measures that traders and their Supply Chain partners could take to minimise a number of the BREXIT issues.

It became clear from the general discussions that there appears to be no realistic possibility of the establishment of a ‘soft’ Border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, and that freight traffic passing over the Border will be subject to considerable delays. These would arise from immigration and other controls, more than the traditional problem area of Customs.

These, and other issues, were picked up in round-table discussions which took place a couple of weeks later and hosted by the Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport (DTTAS).

The purpose here was to tease out the ‘red line’ Irish Supply Chain issues that Government negotiators should take with them into discussions with their

EU partners aimed at developing a Common Community stand in BREXIT. Also, important for Ireland is to define, in the first place, what will be needed in coming years in the way of transport infrastructure with respect to roads, rail, ports and airports, as well as services connecting those facilities with Europe and further afield. Having done this, the Irish negotiating team can seek to ensure that the EU “Connecting Europe Facility” and Regional funding arrangements can be enabled to support those developments in the EU Member State that will be most isolated by BREXIT. At a pair of ‘Around Table’ events on the BREXIT theme organised by the IEA and hosted by Investec, many of the same issues were aired, but there was also significant input from exporters present which put a much more positive spin onto the developments. Here were companies, large and small, basically saying that BREXIT has been a wake-up call for them and that they would now focus their export activity on markets in Continental Europe and further afield. Many spoke in particular of attacking the German and Northern European markets, while niche markets in the USA were also being explored. This development will put forwarders and carriers under some pressure to come up with Supply Chain solutions that work well in these particular markets.

Exporting to new markets and the Supply Chain to service those markets was a theme picked up in the IEA submissions to a consultation underway with Dublin Airport Authority on its proposed new North Runway. The planning conditions imposed by An Bord Pleanala in this decision could severely limit night-time flying into and out of Dublin Airport. This could greatly inhibit the development of new services and the cargo carrying potential that these services could offer.

And President-elect Donald Trump is waiting in the (West) wings!

Text: Howard Knott

Diary Dates 2017 - Events and Exhibitions Event

Dates

Venue

Website

Dakar Rally 2017

1-14 January

South America (Paraguay/Bolivia/ Argentina)

www.dakar.com

Trucks in the City Safety Seminar

16 January

Citywest Hotel, Dublin

www.fleet.ie

Autosport Show 2017

12-15 January

NEC, Birmingham, UK

www.autosportinternational.com

Holiday World Show NI

20-22 January

Titanic Exhibition Centre, Belfast

www.holidayworldshow.com

Holiday World Show ROI

27-29 January

RDS Simmonscourt, Dundrum

www.holidayworldshow.com

Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show 2017

21-26 February

NEC, Birmingham, UK

www.ccmshow.co.uk

Forklift Truck Association Awards

4 March

International Centre, Telford, UK

www.fork.truck.org.uk

87th Geneva Motor Show

9-19 March

PalExpo, Geneva, Switzerland

www.salon-auto.ch

15th LogiMAT 2017

14-16 March

Trade Fair Centre, Stuttgart, Germany

www.logimat-messe.de

IntraLogisteX 2017

15-16 March

Ricoh Arena, Coventry, UK

www.intralogistex.co.uk

Mid American Trucking Show

23-25 March

Exposition Centre, Kentucky, USA

www.truckingshow.com

FTAI Transport Manager Seminar

30 March

Johnstown House Hotel, Enfield, Co Meath

www.ft ai.ie

Multimodal 2017 eDelivery Expo & Internet Retailing Expo 2017

4/6 April

NEC, Birmingham, UK

www.multimodal.org.uk www.edeliveryexpo.com www.internetretailing.com

SEAI Energy Show 2017

5/6 April

RDS, Dublin

www.seai.ie

Motorcheck.ie Fleet Car Awards 2017

TBC (April)

Clontarf Castle Hotel, Dublin

www.clontarfcastle.com

CV Show 2017

25/27 April

NEC, Birmingham, UK

www.cvshow.com

London Motor Show 2017

4/7 May

Battersea Park, London, UK

www.thelondonmotorshow.co.uk

FPS Expo 2017

10/11May

Exhibition Centre, Liverpool

www.fpsshow.co.uk

Transport Logistics (IFOY 2017)

9/12 May

Messe München, Munich, Germany

www.transportlogistics.de / www.ifoy.org

IRHA AGM & Conference

TBC (May)

TBC

www.irha.ie

Waterford Truck Show 2017

27/28 May

Promenade, Tramore, Co. Waterford

www.waterfordtruckshow.com

Governance of Transport ITF Summit 2017

31 May/2 June

Leipzig, Germany

www.itf.oecd.org

Full of the Pipe Truck Show 2017

10/11 June

Punchestown Race Course, Naas, Co. Kildare

Kevin (086) 0850015 Colin (086) 8051222

Tip-ex 2017 & Tank-ex 2017

2/4 June

International Centre, Harrogate, UK

www.tip-ex.co.uk

Motor Transport Awards

5 July

Grosvenor House, London, UK

www.mtawards.co.uk

UKWA Annual Lunch & Awards

5 July

Dorchester Hotel, London, UK

www.ukwa.org.uk

TruxxFactor Truck Show

12/13 August

TBC - UK

www.stevehorne-racing.co.uk

Tipperary Truck Show (Dualla)

27 August

Cashel, Co. Tipperary

www.duallashow.ie

Mondello Truck Show 2017

TBC (Sept 17)

Mondello Park, Naas, Co. Kildare

www.mondellopark.ie

Frankfurt Motor Show

14/24 September

Frankfurt am Main, Germany

www.iaa.de

86th National Ploughing Championship

19/21 September

Screggan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly

www.npa.ie

Fleet Transport Awards

28 September

Citywest Hotel, Dublin

www.fleet.ie

Fleet Bus & Coach Awards

28 September

Citywest Hotel, Dublin

www.fleet.ie

Coach & Bus UK 2017

4/5 October

NEC, Birmingham, UK

www.coachandbus.uk

Motorhome & Caravan Show 2017

17/22 October

NEC, Birmingham, UK

www.motorhomeandcaravanshow.co.uk

Solutrans 2017

21/25 November

Eurexpo, Lyon, France

www.solutrans.fr

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