Handling Network Spring 2019

2019 spring spring Vol XXVIV

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

Featuring: - News - Product - Case Studies - Profile - Preview - Supply Chain - Forklift Buyers’ Guide 2019

CLARKE S-Series: Finalist in the International Intralogistics & Forklift Truck of the Year Awards (IFOY 2019)

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

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IFOY Awards

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Forklift Buyers’ Guide 2019

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Finalists announced for IFOY Awards 2019

Fifteen products and solutions from a dozen manufacturers have been shortlisted as the finalists for the 2019 IFOY Award (International Intralogistics & Forklift Truck of the Year). From the pool of applicants high profile brands such as Cargometer, Clark, Combilift, Hubtex, Jungheinrich, Raymond, SAE, Still, Torwegge and UniCarriers have been selected. For the first time in the global competition’s history, products from ProGlove and Trône Seating were nominated by the jury in a separate startup category.

The competition will soon enter its next adjudication phase. For the second round, the finalists will undergo a full audit at the International IFOY 2019 Test Days at the beginning of March at CeMAT’s exhibition grounds in Hannover (Germany). At this venue a panel of experts from all over Europe, Australia, Brazil, Russia and the USA will assemble to measure the key elements of the finalist’s products in

terms of innovation and technology through a standardised procedure that includes test drives.

Among other things the product’s overall design, ergonomics and handling, safety, marketability and customer benefit as well as economy and sustainability will be evaluated. The jury consists of 29 renowned journalists from leading logistics media in 19 countries, including Jarlath Sweeney, representing Ireland.

“A golden rule of the IFOY test series is that the finalists are not compared with each other in their respective categories but with their rival trucks or machines on the market. Only those nominees which outperform their direct competitors in terms of innovation have a chance of winning the trophy,” explained Anita Würmser, Chairperson of the IFOY jury.

The prize winners will be announced on 26 April next at the IFOY Awards 2019 Gala Night at the Hofburg, Vienna. In cooperation with LOGISTIK.Kurier and the Austrian Chamber of Commerce, more than

600 international guests are expected in the traditional Great Festival Hall in the Hofburg among them leading representatives in transport, logistics and intralogistics.

Listed below are the nominated IFOY 2019 categories and finalists: Category: Counter Balanced Truck S-Series/S20-35,Clark Europe TX3 3-wheel counter balance truck, UniCarriers Category: Warehouse Truck Combi-PPT, Combilift MaxX, Hubtex ETV 216i, Jungheinrich Category: AGV & Intralogistics Robot Miniload (STC), Jungheinrich Automated tugger train with LTX 50, Still MANIPULA-TORsten (TORsten meets Friends), Torwegge Category: Intralogistics Software CARGOMETER “on-the-fly” freight dimensioning, Cargometer zone CONTROL, Jungheinrich neXXT fleet, Still Category: Special of the Year Virtual Reality Simulator, Raymond 3DVR Configure Price Quote SAE Category: Startup of the Year ProGlove Electric Memory Seat, Trône Seating

Growth drive for Ace Express celebrating 30th anniversary Ireland’s largest indigenous freight firm is driving towards future growth as it celebrates 30 years in the logistics industry, after launching from a shared desk in a Dublin office.

Award-winning Ace Express is creating new jobs to support the double-digit growth it aims to achieve in 2019, having grown its turnover by €2 million from €26.27 million in 2017 to €28.2 million in 2018.

Ace Express, a family-run business based in North County Dublin, is recruiting a business development manager and a number of sales executives to support its logistics services across road, sea and air in

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Ireland, the UK and Europe.

It is the only freight company in Ireland to have won the prestigious Deloitte Best Managed Company Award for 10 consecutive years.

Since 2004, the company’s success has been strengthened by its membership of the Pall-Ex network – a strategic move that has enabled an expansion of its core business, importing and exporting from the UK. The company has moved ahead of its peers since it was established by Managing Director, Philip Tracey in 1989, having grown from a two-man team into a workforce of 106 across

12 depots in Southern and Northern Ireland, with additional services in warehousing, customs clearance and bonded warehousing.

Commercial Director, Mark Tracey, swapped a career in electronics engineering to join his brother’s company in 1994.

Even with Brexit on the horizon, Ace Express sees a positive future and new opportunities ahead for the company.

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Big challenges facing the UK logistics property market In light of the Brexit debacle where Irish based logistics providers are expanding services in the UK, plus the ongoing rise in online shopping which has led to a spectacular growth of warehouse space, there are competing land uses, particularly in the south east of England, where industrial property developers are reportedly frustrated by housing developments being given preference leading to a depletion of potential warehousing sites.

While brownfield or urban sites are being snapped up to meet the country’s need for more housing, there was around 235 million sq. ft. of warehouse space leased or purchased between 2007 and March 2018, with major companies spending top dollar to set up distribution centres in the East Midlands, the ‘Golden Triangle’ of logistics due to its geographical position and transport network.

A shortage of industrial space does not currently appear to be the case in the East Midlands where construction is underway of 11 mammoth warehouse units to cater for the phenomenal growth in e-commerce, which has contributed to the near doubling in demand for warehousing over the past 10 years, according to figures from research firm CBRE for the BBC. However, premium space comes at a premium price and while land values are increasing all over the country, there are many operating reasons why businesses planning their supply chain strategy should consider locations in Yorkshire and the North East.

North-shoring – the buzzword for moving southern operations to the north – is boosting the need for more logistics hubs north of the East Midlands as companies see the

economic benefits for their supply chains of lower operating costs, a higher availability of labour and less congestion on the roads, resulting in faster transport links.

The north of England can become a logistics powerhouse and rival the East Midlands for prime warehousing sites if more land is freed up for industrial use.

Onward Holdings believes that the UK logistics property market needs millions more square feet of new warehouse space in the north of England, especially in the middle size market (below 100,000 sq.ft.) which is of less interest to the big institutional players, to accommodate north-shoring and the growing demand for storage, distribution and fulfilment hubs to satisfy the need for speed to the consumer and delivering goods on a 24/7 basis.

Yorkshire’s major motorway network makes it a gateway to UK markets and beyond. Places like Castleford offer easy reach of the northern container ports, Doncaster Airport and the railway freight network via the nearby Wakefield Europort.

Around 80% of the UK’s population is accessible in four hours, making this location ideal for bulk distribution items.

Many companies are already establishing logistics operations in the region with the likes of DHL, Amazon, e.buyer.com, LEMAN International Transport Ltd and Freemans to name but a few. The switch from high street shopping to internet purchasing is here to stay so we need to continue investing in space for building logistics facilities,” commented Neil Storey, Onward Holdings MD.

To meet this trend Onward is currently looking for land to increase its portfolio of warehouse and industrial units. The fourth generation family-run business founded in 1930, which is renowned for developing and operating warehousing and industrial units has been successful in securing some prime locations in Yorkshire for logistics facilities, but more land near to the motorway junctions needs to be allocated.

The loss of industrial space is also a fall-out from the financial crisis of 2008 when empty warehousing fell into disrepair and sites were cleared and given consent for housing because businesses couldn’t risk building new facilities due to the economic meltdown. Then as a result of the upturn in the economy since 2014, driven by the e-commerce bandwagon, growth of the discount grocery chains and third-party logistics, there has been this huge surge in demand for high quality warehousing.

Some warehouse providers are being very savvy to overcome the potential shortage of new sites by investing in extending facilities to meet tenants’ internal growth requirements to prevent them having to move on, or maximising facilities by snapping up adjacent land to attract the bigger players with design and build opportunities, subject to planning permissions.

Obviously, the housing crisis in the UK needs to be addressed and local authorities face tricky decisions over valuable land resources, but they will be missing an economic trick if not proposing to allocate any new sites for primary warehousing and distribution centres.

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Growth in Forestry & Timber processing sector generates buoyant sales for McHales & Komatsu

In the first full year following its appointment as distributor in Ireland for the Komatsu Forest range of timber harvesters and forwarders, McHale Plant Sales, the Birdhill, County Tipperary and Rathcoole, County Dublin-based distributor has reported 2018 unit sales beyond the double-digit threshold, with forward orders on hand that indicate even higher levels are possible this year.

Since entering the forestry sector in 2017, McHale claims to have raised the position of Komatsu to ‘a whole new level’, not least through what a spokesman termed ‘our capacity to

handle trade-ins and provide ‘root and branch’ technical support’.

Doing the business are the 901, 931 and 951 series harvester machines, said to be most popular with ‘tonnage-conscious, high-output’ contractors, and their hard wearing 835, 845 and 855 forwarders whose ability to work in difficult forest floor conditions has been noted.

Praising the work being done

by Coillte, Teagasc and others to encourage its development, the company’s director, Michael McHale predicts a future of sustained growth and job creation, seeing forestry as

having the potential to outpace many others in terms of the overall contribution it can make to Ireland’s economic progress, north and south.

Knowing how favourable growing conditions are in Ireland for the production of timber, Michael is recommending that land owners study the economics of forest planting as an alternative and reliable source of income, especially for those with holdings not wholly suitable for farming, food or dairy production.

“With more land going to forestry each year, and increasing evidence of growth and productivity in planting, harvesting and downstream processing through sawmills and end-user product manufacturing, the outlook for forestry and timber production is positive,” he said.

AEV Robotics premiers Modular Vehicle System at CES 2019 After working behind a veil of secrecy for more than three years, Australian company AEV Robotics finally showcased its modular vehicle system (MVS) on the international stage at the recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2019).

The United Nations predicts that 68% of the world’s population will live in urban areas by 2050, which would equate to more than 6.5 billion people. AEV Robotics CEO, Julian Broadbent, believes there is an urgent need to rethink the way we move people, deliver goods and address on demand markets in cities. “Instead of adding technology to upgrade traditional cars, we’ve started from a

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clean sheet and built a completely new type of vehicle,” Mr. Broadbent said.

The foundation of every MVS is a robotic base. Digitally controlled via a programmable interface, each base is lightweight, electric, four wheel steer and multidirectional. Connected with the robotic base are functional pods.

The pods are engineered to meet the needs of businesses, city planners and fleet managers. They can be selected from an existing range, or designed to

specific requirements.

AEV Robotics will offer developer level access to the programmable interface in 2019. This will support service providers to open new markets, commercialise leading edge technology and drive social change in cities.

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case study I

Mulrines pioneers grove to glass concept, powered

by Jungheinrich

Mulrines of Donegal is one of Ireland’s leading juice production companies, based in Ballybofey. Established in 1919, and with a century of experience built up, Mulrines now employs a workforce of more than 160 people.

The firm produces a range of fruit juices, smoothies and sauces for the retail and foodservice sectors. The firm grows much of its own juice, and produces a range of products from its established brand of from-concentrate juices Kulana, to the firm’s premium Juice Press label. The firm also offers a contract packaging service whereby it will manufacture, fill, pack and deliver juice products for clients across Ireland and internationally.

Mulrine’s management is of the opinion that it is the only scale producer in either Ireland or the UK that is “fully vertically integrated” meaning that it grows its own fruit, processes it at its bottling plant in Donegal and then sells the finished juice itself. In 2014, the firm opened its own orchards, with some 135,500 trees across a total of 289 acres spread over two sites located in Porterstown and Rathbane in County Kildare.

The firm engaged Jungheinrich as its

material handling provider in 2004, and Mulrines subsequently added six more trucks to its fleet.

Three EFG 318 Counterbalance trucks and two ERE 225 Power Pallet trucks are used along with a further ETV 320 Reach Truck fitted with a high performance mast and fork mounted camera.

The EFG 318 is the newest generation of AC technology and offers numerous advantages to Mulrines. Its chassis is enclosed under the battery for added stability and protection. The brakes and transmission are virtually maintenance-free, and Jungheinrich stated that its PureEnergy concept reduces energy consumption while simultaneously increasing throughput.

This is achieved by using 3-phase AC technology, the compact hydraulic unit, as well as application-oriented work programmes with variable travel and lift speeds.

The EFG counterbalance trucks are designed for ergonomic and easily adjustable operation. Adjustable features in the cab offer a comfortable workstation for all operators. They can be used for both indoor and outdoor use.

Like the counterbalance trucks, the ERE 225 Power Pallet trucks benefit from lithium ion powered battery

technology which promises lasting performance, fast charging times and zero maintenance. In addition Jungheinrich offers a 5 year guarantee on its lithium ion powered machines.

All trucks were supplied with spare batteries for multishift operation. In addition to this, Jungheinrich also installed a new drive-in racking system into the Mulrines warehouse.

Mulrine’s strategy is to become increasingly self-sufficient as well as controlling the quality and supply of all products from orchard to glass.

Materials handling equipment and a smooth running warehouse and intralogistics system is an important role in managing those processes.

Jungheinrich Regional Sales Manager, Sean Duffy, commented on the long established business partnership: ‘I am delighted to confirm the purchase of these trucks with Mulrines. This was a much sought-after deal and I would personally like to thank Logistics Manager Mark Bonner for giving Jungheinrich the opportunity to continue our excellent working relationship’.

Text: Johanna Parsons

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Logistics operators brace themselves for the impact of Brexit Brexit is about to become a reality and while it is difficult to know how the new logistics landscape will evolve, businesses at all stages of the supply chain are bracing themselves for the impact.

The problem with writing about Brexit is that by the time anything gets published, so much has changed.

Uncertainty is rife, but we are now entering a phase where theories become reality so it is imperative to take whatever steps available to

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prepare. Unless the whole thing gets called off in which case you can skip the rest of this article and go dancing in the street with joy, it seems readiness to adapt will be key for logistics in the post-Brexit era.

The Freight Transport Association Ireland (FTAI) has launched a guide to Brexit preparedness for the road haulage sector along with a stark warning that hauliers must take immediate action to advance their preparations or risk increased delays, red tape and costs in doing future business.

“Whatever the outcome of the Brexit negotiations – deal or no deal – it will have a seismic impact on the UK’s trading environment and in turn, the freight distribution and logistics sector on both sides of the Irish Sea,” stated Aidan Flynn, General Manager of FTAI. “By leaving the Customs Union and

the Single Market, the UK will trigger notable friction in the supply chain.

There will inevitably be multi-agency checks at ports and the administrative burden placed on the logistics industry – particularly road haulage – will hinder business development and, in some cases, cripple the small to medium enterprise sector,” he added.

“Very few hauliers are adequately prepared,” emphasized Aidan. “That’s why FTAI has launched a comprehensive guide, Brexit preparedness for the haulage sector, which sets out recommendations to aid preparedness, covering key areas including routes to market; ECMT licencing; the Common Travel Area; and compliance and auditing requirements.”

Supply chain collaboration used to mean working with non-competing businesses to gain mutual advantages from logistics tasks such as sharing container space for groupage or

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backhaul routes. But the FTAI guide points to collaboration as a key route to surviving the Brexit fallout. “Brexit requires high levels of collaboration and understanding of the implications of a ‘no deal’ Brexit,” as stated in the guide.

The guide also emphasises the importance of communication: “Every level of the supply chain should work to consensus regarding routes to market without compromising contractual obligations. Road Transport operators play a key role in manifesting ease of passage through future Customs and regulatory checks but their consignors and freight forwarders must not nor should they transpose 100% responsibility to the haulier.

“To successfully navigate the issues posed by Brexit will require good relations and excellent working relationships to enable goods to reach their destinations on time. Clients such as those in the retail and supermarket sector who rely on just in time deliveries must adapt a more flexible approach in dealing with hauliers that

are delayed due to forces outside their control,” stressed Aidan.

It’s somewhat chastening to imagine telling your customer to be more flexible. Easier said than done, especially when the contract and cold hard cash is at stake. But it raises a good point. Brexit is going to affect relationships throughout the supply chain, and change the way business is done. It’s not simply a matter of setting up an extra programme on the laptop and weathering the storm for a few weeks.

Retail is an interesting example.

The rise and rise of e-commerce has revolutionised the way people buy goods. From a logistics point of view it’s also revolutionised the role of couriers with home delivery. The “Just In Time” approach to fulfilment, and the seemingly insane delivery promises of the likes of Amazon mean that customers often expect next day delivery for free. Of course the cost is simply built into the price, but the myth of free delivery is firmly entrenched.

The carriers tasked with the fraught

final mile delivery have known for some time that this is actually more than most customers expect or even want. They have long been hoping for something to break the retailers’ addiction to ever tighter delivery windows. So maybe Brexit will be the answer to their prayers, and finally end the “free next day delivery” myth.

But not all customers will simply flex to accept delays, and disruption and delays usually mean massive losses. That financial burden will be a bitter pill to swallow for those who have been trying in vain to prepare for this unknowable challenge for years.

Verona Murphy, President of the Irish Road Haulage Association was pessimistic in a recent podcast on The Stand with Eamon Dunphy. She reckons that some 95% of Irish exports use the British landbridge, and that it is a massive problem. “For the landbridge to continue be a success it depends on the English port, such as Holyhead, Liverpool Heysham, Fishguard, Pembroke, they’re not prepared for Brexit, they’re not big enough to cope with Brexit and they are very concerned.” She said it is a similar story here and gave one example - Rosslare Europort which she says has not been upgraded to carry an agricultural border post. “70% of traffic through Rosslare is agricultural and would have to divert to Dublin in the event of a no-deal Brexit as it’s the only inspection post,” she said.

“The twenty mile queue will still be in it believe you me,” warned Verona.

“I’ve seen it in the UK in the summer season during the migrant crisis. Twenty miles of traffic, thirty miles of traffic, that took a week to clear. Well, the holiday season ended, people got on ships – this won’t end.”

It remains unclear exactly what will happen on 29 March, but we can expect turbulent times as the “new normal” is established. The onus is now on logistics operations to adapt and to strengthen relationships with agents and clients and up and down the supply chain in preparation for whatever lies ahead.

Text: Johanna Parsons

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Shortlisted candidates for the IFOY 2019 (International Intralogistics & Forklift Truck of the Year) nance-free operation; longer lifetime and a completely new vehicle design due to the elimination of the battery compartment.

AGV & Intralogistics Robot: Jungheinrich, Still & Torwegge

Counter Balanced Truck: Clark, Unicarriers In the counterbalanced truck segment the Clark S25 gas driven forklift with a lifting capacity of 2.5 tonnes was elected for the final phase.

According to engineers from the American manufacturer, the S-Series offers low total cost of ownership and significantly higher comfort. The three S’s (smart, strong and safe) are the core characteristics of the completely newly developed model.

The second nomination goes to the TX3 three-wheel counterbalanced truck from UniCarriers. The vehicles in this series have a load capacity of 1.3 to 2.0 tonnes. The electrical machines are characterised by low energy consumption, clever ergonomics and high handling efficiency.

Warehouse Truck: Combilift, Hubtex & Jungheinrich Three devices were nominated by the jury in this category including the Combi-PPT from the Monaghan based Combilift, which is a robust pedestrian pallet truck with a load capacity of more than 8.000 kilogrammes. This high-performance vehicle, which has been developed to replace large and cumbersome ride-on forklifts, aims to impress with a good view of the load, provide optimum safety and manoeuvrability as well as efficient operation in the narrowest area.

Hubtex is the second nomination

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with its MaxX electric multidirectional sideloader from the low-price segment and is designed for handling long loads in narrow aisles. For combined indoor and outdoor use the 4.5-tonne MaxX is a good alternative to diesel-powered trucks, according to the manufacturer.

Its interesting details include a large cabin, a clear-view mast, a patented HX steering system and a hydraulic level adjustment.

German headquartered manufacturer Jungheinrich got the nod with the ETV 216i. The truck is not only the world’s first lithium-ion reach truck, but it is also the first electric industrial truck with integrated lithium-ion technology as a standard feature. The main advantages for the user are short charging times for quick and intermediate charging; mainte-

The jury also nominated three devices in this category with Jungheinrich ’s mini-load stacker crane “STC” selected. It’s the Hamburgbased manufacturer’s first in-house development for automatic small parts storage (AS/RS) and is a high-performance device in light-weight design that promises top values for all approach dimensions and enables space-saving storage of small parts in totes, trays and cartons.

The second nomination goes to Still for the automated LiftRunner with LTX and automatic loading and unloading.

For the first time the automated tugger train from the Hamburgbased company combines automated transport with automated load handling in production supply. The device combination aims to impress with high process reliability, simple operation and low implementation costs. Innovative detail: The LTX 50 electric tractor pulls trailers with a total weight of up to 5,000 kilogrammes track-safe through production plants.

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Nominee number three is the Torwegge MANIPULA-TORsten (TOR-sten meets friends). Thanks to its flexible modularity the device can be used, among other things, as a combination of a self-navigating Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) and also as a robot. For the IFOY 2019, the AGV is equipped with a manipulator and thereby becomes a mobile picking robot called MANIPULA-TORsten. An integrated inductive loading system also increases the availability of the system.

Intralogistics Software: Cargometer, Jungheinrich & Still

fleet”. The web portal comprises nine different web applications (Apps) that can be used to merge data for fast analysis and optimization measures.

The responsive reporting tool not only evaluates data but also automatically reminds the user, if costs or deadlines are exceeded or if maintenance and testing deadlines are due.

Startup of the Year: ProGlove & TRÔNE Seating

Also chosen is the IFOY newcomer Cargometer. The Cargometer product from the Austrian company offers freight measurement “on-the-fly” on moving forklifts. This means that the dimensions, weight and barcodes of packages are captured without stopping directly as an industrial truck passes through the loading gate and digitally transferred to the customer’s system.

The solution for freight measurement enables correct accounting of the freight space and optimisation of fleet capacity utilisation.

Special of the Year: Raymond, SAE

In the Software category zoneCONTROL from Jungheinirch is shortlisted. The tool is a modular, radio-based assistance system for controlling causes of faults in intralogistics. Extensive information and intervention options in the warehouse and on the vehicle can be freely combined, with each other and adjusted vehicle-specifically. This results in tailor-made solutions for a wide variety of applications.

Still wins a second nomination for the new fleet control system “neXXt

SAE 3D VR CPQ (Configure Pricing Quote) tool is a software tool for the realistic configuration of all kinds of 3D intralogistics systems and products, for pricing and for preparing quotations.

According to SAE this application is a world innovation that combines all intralogistics products. The visual configuration process makes intralogistics planning tangible and creates a high identification of the customer with his or her individual product already in the offer phase.

3D is the theme of the special category in the 2019 awards programme in which the American manufacturer Raymond Corp. has achieved a nomination.

Its 3D Virtual Reality Simulator is specifically designed to train forklift operators to check and improve skill levels.

As an industry innovation the tool is mounted on a Raymond forklift truck and connected to the company’s sPort (Simulation Port) to create a realistic learning environment for operators.

The jury also nominated SAE. The

For the first time in IFOY history, two startups will compete in this new classification of the same name.

ProGlove has developed a smart glove that replaces the conventional scan pistol. Employees in the manufacturing and logistics industry can work faster, safer and more ergonomically, thereby significantly increasing efficiency. Each work step can be documented freehand and a direct feedback can be given directly from the intelligent glove to the user.

Also nominated is the Dutch startup Trône Seating. The TRÔNE forklift seat is an ergonomic memory seat that is automatically adjusted to the personal sitting position by each driver with up to five motors. In addition to the memory function for an infinite number of drivers the software provides additional information on the use of the chair and the driver. www.handling-network.com

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case study II

Duggan Steel benefits from ‘leap of faith’ to keep it national with Combilift

The Duggan Steel Group operates from three factories in Kilkenny and a depot in County Cork. The well-known company supplies steel construction components to the agricultural and industrial sectors and handles over 50,000 tonnes of various steel products every year.

At the steel stockholding site in Kilkenny products such as plate, hollow sections and long products are stored in the 70,000 sq.ft. warehouse and also outside. Managing the safe and efficient movement of these hefty loads around the premises is a challenging task, and so the firm took on Combilift to supply five Combilift 4-wheel sideloaders.

Duggan Steel’s first Combilift was acquired in 2004 and a mix of models has followed since then which are used at its various sites, including a multidirectional C4000 and a 5-tonne capacity Combi-SL. The new 4WSL diesel powered models were brought in to replace other brands that had been used for decades, as Group Procurement Manager Pat Rafter explained: “This site is set up for two-directional sideloader operation so when Combilift added this to its portfolio we felt it was worth looking at.

“It was a bit of a leap of faith to switch manufacturers after such a long

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time, but it turned out to be a wise decision.”

Pat said that there is pressure to “get a lot done” at the Kilkenny site.

Working a nine and a half hour shift daily, the trucks offload incoming

deliveries of products which can be as long as 18.5m and weigh up to 5t, and put them into specific storage areas.

As soon as they have finished dealing with incoming stock they start moving outgoing loads for next day despatch to 32 counties across Ireland.

Combilift’s 4WSL range, with 5 tonne or 6 tonne capacities, was developed for operations that require reliable, robust and fast speeds across

extensive sites without any risk of overheating. The robust JCB axle includes an automatic locking differential which gives good traction to the rear wheels for easy operation outdoors.

Pat reckoned that each truck covers at least 20 miles per day across the 16 acre site and clocks up over 2,000 hours a year. “It’s the best model for the weights we lift, the surfaces in the yard and the harsh environment and has proved very reliable.”

“Although Combilift exports worldwide we see them as a local company that can match any product we could import, and we like the fact that the manufacturer is just a few hours away and that we have a local factory-trained service engineer on hand.”

Combilift designers take customer feedback seriously and note that Pat and his drivers played a significant part in the development of the 4WSL. “The collaboration between Combilift and Duggan Steel proved the old saying that ‘the customer knows best’ and we were happy to act upon suggestions which helped to make the 4WSL the excellent product that it now is,” said Noel O’Dowd, Irish Sales Manager for Combilift.

Text: Johanna Parsons

Buyers’ A-Z Guide Forklift 2019 The Handling Network Forklift Buyers’ Guide 2019 provides an A-Z of the

An A-Z Listing of forklift brands available to buyers in the Republic of Ireland

2019 latest materials handling equipment options available in Ireland, and the companies appointed to provide the equipment service and support. It

also provides a snapshot of the current state of the sector and indicates some of the trends expected in the coming year.

Year-on-year there is a move towards automated systems, and all OEMs are investing in research and development in this area. The guide is not

exhaustive as new products are being constantly launched featuring ever more sophisticated devices and systems. Nevertheless, it does highlight

Compiled by Paul White

what options are currently available and aims to help operators make a more informed choice.

Aisle Master n Articulated Forklifts Production of the Aisle Master range of articulated trucks is now located at Combilift’s new factory in Monaghan.

This move enables the company to meet the growing demand for its wide range of models. One example is the Combi-WR VNA walk-with reach stacker which can operate in aisles of less than 2.0 metres. The model is proving popular with warehouse operators across a variety of sectors.

Other innovations such as Aisle Master’s quick change battery system combined with the ease of operation of Aisle-Master’s articulated lift trucks in both electric and gas, has strengthened the company’s presence in many European and Asian markets.

Aisle Master, Annahagh, Co. Monaghan 047 80500 www.aisle-master.com Atlet n Warehouse Equipment The products of Atlet AB of Sweden are supported in Ireland by the Henley Forklift Group nationwide. Atlet continues to develop its range including the Tergo URF swivel reach truck model, which was a former winner of the International Forklift of the Year.

It’s just one of a very extensive range

of warehouse handling products available from the company.

Atlet now operates under the UniCarriers brand, which covers a number of marques including TCM and Nissan Forklifts.

Henley Forklift Group, Killeen Road, Dublin 10 1850 946392 www.henley.ie BaumanN - Cavaion n Sideloaders/Multi Directional Trucks Baumann’s Archimedes outreach system has collected a number of awards for innovation including awards from the FLTA (Forklift Truck Association). Baumann’s electric ELX50 model was also recognised when it was also shortlisted in the innovation category in 2017.

Baumann engineers stated that its “patented Archimedes screw, or worm gear outreach system enhances equipment that has remained fundamentally unchanged for almost 50 years.” The system is low in maintenance and simple in design, with a high level of engineering and durability to ensure greater safety, smoother control and perfectly synchronised outreach for highly accurate and efficient load control. The side loading truck range is available in diesel, LPG and electric, with lift capacities from 3 to 50 tonnes.

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Bendi n Articulated Forklifts Bendi claims to have invented the articulated forklift, which has of course revolutionised warehouse operations and especially Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) work. The four-wheeled articulated counterbalance truck delivers exceptional performance in a VNA setting. The trucks concept and stability means that the truck is easy to use both indoors and outdoors.

Bendi’s articulated truck concept has been further improved by adding a unique patented twin-motor rear-wheel-drive system. Its product range includes battery powered VNA and counterbalance lift trucks to suit indoor and outdoor operations with lift capacity from 1.8 to 2.5 tonnes.

The Forklift Centre Ltd, Lower Ballymount Road, Dublin 12 01 450 8600 www.forkliftcentre.ie BT Forklifts n Warehouse Equipment The BT Forklifts brand is distributed in Ireland by Toyota Material Handling. The well known name continues to develop and enhance its product offering for operators, with the range extending from the base pallet truck to the BT Autopilot driverless trucks and semi-automatic forklift units. More standard equipment include the regular walk with and ride-on pallet trucks.

Also important is the BT range of products for special application environments such as cold stores and intrinsically safe equipment for explosive risk areas. One reason for the popularity of the BT Forklifts is the brand’s strong support through its dealer network, offering support services nationwide.

Toyota Material Handling Ireland.

Killeen Road, Dublin 12 01 4190200 www.toyota-forklifts.ie CAT Lift Trucks n CounterbalanceTrucks n Warehouse Equipment Caterpillar is arguably the most recognisable manufacturing name in the goods handling and equipment manufacturing business. While the CAT name is best known for enormous earth moving and mining equipment, its lift truck division is equally creative when it comes to the design and innovation of drive systems, which has been recognised with a Red Dot Award.

The brand offers all manner of indoor and outdoor handling equipment systems. The equipment systems can cater to all operators’ needs from the smallest to the most demanding, and offers power options of LPG, diesel and electric. Dawson Materials Handling Equipment is the exclusive Cat Lift Trucks Irish agent.

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Dawson MHE, Orion Business Campus, Northwest Business Park, Ballycoolin, Dublin 15 01 5267396 www.dawsonmhe.com Clark n Warehouse Trucks - Gas, Diesel & Electric n Counterbalance Forklifttrucks n Parts & Accessories Clark’s recently launched S-Series targets the 2 to 3.5 tonne sector, and would appear to be living up to its pre-launch expectations. The S-Series has for many good reasons been shortlisted for the International Forklift of the Year 2019.

Clark’s S-Series is available with LPG and Diesel variants, and as expected comes with a century of manufacturing experience as standard. Clark’s S-Series is marketed as ‘Smart, Strong and Safe’ with a focus on low cost of ownership.

Also from Clark is the WPio12 electric hand pallet truck with lithium-ion battery. It sets new standards in the market for hand pallet trucks with electronic lifting and driving, a weight of just 130 kg including battery and a service life of up to three hours with fully charged battery (24 volts, 20 Ah).

With up to 1,000 charging cycles, the maintenance-free battery has almost twice the life of block batteries. Handy removable batteries are available from the factory, which can be used to easily extend the operating time. The WPio 12 is also ideal as a driving device on a truck; because of its small turning radius of just 1,390 mm.

Peter Keogh Forklift Maintenance, Unit 4, Birch House, Rosemount Business Park, Dublin 11 01 8853940 www.pkforklifts@msn.com Combilift n Multi-Directional Forklifts n Sideloaders n Straddle Carriers n Padestrian stackers and pallet trucks Combilift continues to augment its wide range of innovative, customised handling solutions which offer lift capacities from 1 to over 100 tonnes. Recent focus has been on the introduction of more pedestrian trucks, including the Combi-PPT powered pallet truck and the Combi-OP long-load order picker, which were both launched in 2018. The Combi-PPT has been shortlisted for the ‘International Intralogistics & Forklift Truck of the Year Award 2019.

(IFoY) In addition, following on from the company’s strong investment in technology and innovation. Combilift has also made significant investments in the education and training of technicians with its Level 5 Engineering Traineeship, and Level 6 Apprenticeships.

Combilift, Annahagh, Co. Monaghan 047 80500 www.combilift.com

Crown n Counterbalance Forklifts n Warehouse Equipment

A.W.E Forklifts Ltd, Greenogue, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin 01 4019919 www.awe.ie

Crown continues to develop ideas and generate interesting innovations, such as the QuickPick Remote (QPR) picking system - a previous overall winner of the prestigious International Forklift of the Year (IFoY) award. QPR has since been extended to include more applications including tow tractors. Crown consistently appears among the top nominees for IFoY, and in 2017 its WAV 60 model was also highly commended by the Jury.

Flexi n Articulated Forklifts

The WAV 60 is an easy to operate ride-on order picker and utility platform, which can reach heights of up to 5 metres and travel up to 8 km/h. It suits a variety of applications across a wide range of sectors not solely product handling.

Castle Mechanical Handling, Damastown Industrial Park, Dublin 15 01 8694711 www.castlemh.ie Doosan n Counterbalance Trucks n Reach Trucks With a history stretching back to 1896, Doosan claims to be Korea’s largest machinery manufacturer - which itself is quite a statement. However there is little doubt that becoming the largest manufacturer in Korea can only be achieved due to producing an impressive and reliable range of products, such as their new GX Plus series.

The new 2.0 to 3.0 tonne GX Plus range offers variants in diesel and LPG, greatly enhancing the operator’s environment in this highly competitive market segment. GX Plus joins over 500 product models available from Doosan.

Castle Mechanical Handling, Damastown Industrial Park, Dublin 15 01 8694711 www.castlemh.ie E-P Forklift n Counterbalance Trucks n Warehouse Equipment Handling equipment manufacturer E-P Forklifts is gaining a higher profile in the industry.

Though a relatively newcomer to the Irish market, the company’s products are performing well and winning new followers. AWE from Rathcoole is the main dealer for sales and support of all EP Forklift models, diesel, gas and electric. AWE also supplies the full range of EP warehouse equipment including pallet trucks and stackers. All equipment is fully supported through the company’s App for Android and IOS.

A specialist in the field of narrow aisle equipment, Flexi continues to achieve success with its Flexi AC Nano walk-with VNA truck. The new pedestrian electric Nano boosts the model range and is a truck which Flexi claims: “is a low cost alternative in the warehouse and retail logistics sectors.”

Flexi products are designed to meet the needs of companies for whom saving costly space is important. The Flexi range offers lift heights to 14 metres and includes indoor and outdoor models with the ability to operate in very narrow aisles of 1.6 metres. Flexi claims that its articulated units provide a more cost effective alternative to a standard warehouse forklift. Agent for Flexi in Ireland is Dawson MHE in Dublin 15.

Dawson MHE, Orion Business Campus, Northwest Business Park, Ballycoolin, Dublin 15 01 5267396 sales@impacthandling.com Hangcha n Forklifts n Warehouse Equipment The sales tag line from Hangcha sums up everything any operator needs in forklifts or mechanical handling equipment ‘simple, safe, smart.’ Hangcha produces a full range of counterbalance, reach and pallet trucks and all products have a sturdy purposeful appearance.

As with many Chinese brands and the companies that produce them, Hangcha has been manufacturing products for decades, it’s just that we are unfamiliar with them. However, in the Far-East and Australasian markets the name is commonplace and well regarded. In 2016, Hangcha opened a new dealer and customer experience centre in Spain as its expansion into Europe continues.

Atlas Mechanical Sevices, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin 01 8417200 forklifts.ie@gmail.com Heli n Counterbalance Trucks n Warehouse Equipment Heli claims to be the largest forklift producer in China and ranks amongst the top ten in the world.

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This year we are expecting to see the latest models and innovations from Heli revealed of late becoming more widespread.

In Ireland the agent for Heli is Trifik Forklifts of Clane, County Kildare. The company was established in 1988 and fully understands the Irish market and Irish customers needs. Trifik has offices in Clane, Killybegs, and Tuam. Trifik can supply, service and deliver training for the full range of Heli products including power pallets and reach trucks with a variety of payloads and specifications.

Trifik Forklifts, Clare Business Park, Co. Kildare 045 982585 www.trifik.ie Hubtex n Multi Directional Trucks n Heavy Duty Reach Trucks German manufacturer Hubtex is a well-regarded expert in the design and production of heavy duty special application lift trucks for the handling of awkward and/or bulky loads. Often it is the working environment that creates the special demands rather than the load to be transported.

However, the company is possibly best known for its electric drive multidirectional side-loader. These side-loaders have a carrying capacity ranging from 1.5 to an incredible 50 tonnes and are a popular choice with cable and drum transporters and those using oversized pallets and long loads. The latest MaxX model is shortlisted for the Warehouse Truck Award in this years IFoY Test series.

Briggs Equipment Ireland, Unit 1 Crosslands Industrial Estate, Lower Ballymount Road, Dublin 12 01 5138800 info@briggsequipment.ie Hyster n Counterbalance Trucks n Warehouse Equipment n Container Handling Briggs Equipment Ireland is now the main agent for the highly regarded Hyster brand of lift-trucks. Briggs has a well deserved reputation for providing quality products and solutions in the materials handling market through sales, service, short term hire, parts and training systems.

One of the key products for Briggs Equipment Ireland is the Hyster range. With innovation at the core of its business, Hyster products stretch from pallet trucks and warehouse reach stackers, to the largest container handlers. It commands respect for its products’ durability and ease of use. In addition, the company’s focus on reducing running costs has delivered significant savings for operators.

Briggs Equipment Ireland also offers a range of Powered Access equipment making it a one stop shop for materials handling needs.

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Briggs Equipment Ireland, Unit 1 Crosslands Industrial Estate, Lower Ballymount Road, Dublin 12 01 5138800 info@briggsequipment.ie Hyundai n Counterbalance Trucks n Warehouse Equipment As a giant of the renowned Korean industrial production system that has long since earned a deserved reputation for quality and reliability, Hyundai can offer the full range of forklift trucks in diesel, gas and electric. Hyundai’s expertise ranges from small pallet trucks to passenger cars, trucks to giant cranes, and some of the world’s largest excavators and construction equipment.

The compact 160D-9L has been described as follows: “This new truck fills the gap between the 160D-9 and 180D-9 and offers an increased load capacity, extra safety, cost-effectiveness and operator comfort.” At this stage almost anything the company produces becomes a leader in its market segment, and the new 160D-9L will surely continue this trend.

MasterLift Ltd, Greenogue Business Park, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin 01 4580190 www.masterlift.ie JCB n Handling Equipment The JCB name is one that needs no introduction. Despite fierce competition offered by well performing competitors from around the globe, JCB remains the go-to name for many operators. Especially operators needing a truck or tele-handler with off road or rough terrain capabilities.

In its simplest form JCB applies the vast knowledge and experience from decades manufacturing the legendary JCB construction range and applies it to the lift-truck sector. This offers an exceptional degree of robust durability and ease of operation to the line-up.

MasterLift Ltd, Greenogue Business Park, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin 01 4580190 www.masterlift.ie Jungheinrich n New & Used Forklift Sales n Warehouse Racking & Shelving n Warehouse Automation The brand name alone is synonymous with the world of mechanical handling, and in Ireland Jungheinrich is a respected

name and deservedly so. The products work well, are reliable, and are well supported. One model currently gaining a lot of attention is its ‘World First Li-ion Reach Truck.’ The Jungheinrich EVT216i offers a lift height to 10.7 metres and with its special focus on rapid charging with a quick boost feature, the company believes it is perfect for multi-operator use across shifts.

With increase in lift speed the transverse seated ETV216i delivers first class ergonomics and safety for the driver. These are some of the reasons the truck has already been shortlisted for (and is thought to be a strong contender) for the IFoY 2019. It is worth noting that the EVT216i is only one of two models from Jungheinrich to be shortlisted for the prestigious award.

Jungheinrich Lift Truck Ltd, Maynooth Business Campus, Co. Kildare 01 6517100 www.jungheinrich.ie Kalmar n Counterbalance trucks n Port Handling Equipment Kalmar is a member of the Cargotec Group and is better known for its heavier container handling units and tug-masters which are a familiar sight at ro/ro terminals, ports and the larger transport facilities around the globe. The company has recently won a significant contract to supply heavy lift equipment to Belfast Port.

This experience and know-how ensures the brand’s forklift models can certainly move equipment, with the bigger units having lifting capacities in excess of 70 tonnes. The ability to lift 70t plus ensures the Kalmar name is a favourite with heavier industries such as steel production and machinery handling.

However, Kalmar also produces smaller units, including the latest unit EGC 50-90 electric forklift with a 5-9 tonne lift capacity.

MasterLift Ltd, Greenogue Business Park, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin 01 4580190 www.masterlift.ie Lancer Equipment n Pallet Trucks Lancer Equipment is a manufacturer of mechanical pallet trucks based in Kingscourt, County Cavan. The company is 100% Irish owned and Lancer competes (and wins) on the quality of its products. These well built trucks have made Lancer the biggest selling manual pallet truck brand in Ireland. From its Kingscourt base, Lancer’s impressive range of trucks and stackers are shipped primarily around Ireland with a small number destined for export, this being an area Lancer intends to expand on.

“We specialise in manual handling products and have a strong emphasis on quality in our components and workmanship,” said a Lancer spokesperson. The company is also happy to provide bespoke equipment solutions for clients that have specific applications, including producing own brand trucks for companies.

Lancer Equipment, Rocks Road, Kingscourt, Co. Cavan 01 4433200 www.lancerequipment.com Linde n Counterbalance Trucks n Warehouse Equipment Linde’s policy of continuous product development results in a flow of continuously improved products - like the new VNA K Series. “The new K series trucks from Linde Material Handling impress customers with lifting heights of up to 18 metres and improved ergonomics, while simultaneously offering significantly enhanced performance and safety – not least thanks to the innovative “Dynamic Reach Control” system, which effectively compensates for pendulum movements of the mast,” a statement from the firm revealed.

Linde MH is also to the forefront in developing important innovations which have major benefit for warehousing operations, for example the ‘Linde Truck Spot’ which projects a 1.25 m forklift symbol on to the floor to warn pedestrians and other drivers of an approaching truck.

Linde MH has a well proven product line-up and its work in applying automation to its products will quicken the pace leading to dramatic change in the warehousing and logistics sectors.

Linde’s latest launch of a fuel-cell powered forklift, will also ensure the brand remains a leader in the field.

Linde Mechanical Handling (Irl) Ltd, Unit 1 Parkway Business Centre, Lower, Ballymount Road, Dublin 24 01 4566626 www.linde-mh.ie Liftrite n Warehouse Equipment Liftrite offers a complete range of handling equipment to suit all manner of work environments, not just warehousing. With an ever-increasing importance placed on the elimination of manual lifting in the workplace, Liftrite provides a solution that can help and protect companies while at the same time delivering increased efficiency in operations.

The company’s products are known for a particular build quality as is its range of add on and innovative handling solutions and bespoke accessories. Some examples include liquid, and cable drum handling with fully rotating arm extensions. Liftrite has become synonymous with designing custom built solutions for specialist industries such as pharmaceuticals, food and beverage and component industries.

Liftrite Ltd Maynooth, County Kildare - 01 6016106 Munster Forklift Cork - 021 4344144 www.liftrite.ie/index.asp

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MasterMover n Warehouse Handling Increasingly common in today’s workplace are adapted pulling devices for handling transport equipment such as roll-cages and the wide variety of trollies that are replacing standard pallets.

MasterMover offers a number of mechanical solutions that cater to this growing need. Available through its agent in Ireland, A.W.E. Forklifts of Rathcoole, the MasterMover range can handle wheeled loads including trailers from 50kg to 120,000kg.

There is no doubt that this type of device will become the standard throughout Irish workplaces.

A.W.E Forklifts Ltd, Greenogue Business Park, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin 01 4019919 www.awe.ie Magaziner n Warehouse Equipment Magaziner has regained the title of the highest Man Up VNA Truck on the market, its new EK20HL can lift 800kg to 19m – this news cements Magaziner’s position as the tallest production Man Up VNA available, with the unique 2000kg capacity EK20 which maintains significantly more residual capacity at height than competing equipment.

Magaziner is now also supplying Copper Rotor Motor technology as standard for all drive and hydraulic motors on all EK15, EK15XL and EK20 machines.

This cutting edge motor technology has been successfully used

by Tesla, amongst others. This solution provides significant additional efficiency when compared to both Synchronous Reluctance and Asynchronus Aluminium Motors. This additional efficiency equates to longer component lifecycles and reduced total cost of ownership.

Davcon, Orion Business Campus, Dublin 15 01 8665620 www.davcon.ie Mariotti n Lifttrucks Special truck producer V. Mariotti lays claim to the interesting title of smallest forklift in the world.

The Mariotti Mini Range comes with a length of only 1095mm and is designed to meet the needs of operators who are greatly restricted by available space.

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fined space operations is its niche. The units are popular with businesses housed in historic buildings which are not allowed to extend or modify the premises. The company can also supply a full range of attachments to deliver bespoke lifting solutions for its clients.

MasterLift Ltd, Greenogue Business Park, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin.

01 4580190 www.masterlift.ie Manitou n Counterbalance Trucks n Rough Terrain Trucks n Truck Mounted Forklifts n Articulated Forklifts One of the best known names at the heavier end of the materials handling industry, the Manitou brand is synonymous with tough working trucks for tough on and off-road locations. One recent model, the MLA 633 Articulated Tele-handler is proving popular and fits right into the off-road segment appealing especially to those in the agri sector. Nevertheless the 633 has also found favour across the construction and other industries that need a unit built for the heavier lift on rough terrain. The name denotes quality and Manitou has become the brand of choice for those who require a tough durable machine to work in remote locations.

The French company also produces a wide range of ‘lighter’ models. These models remain popular with businesses in regular operations, and that is particularly the case with Manitou’s well regarded truck mounted models.

Murphy Machinery (Kilkenny) Ltd, Dublin Road, Co. Kilkenny 056 772190 www.murphymachinery.ie Mitsubishi n Counterbalance Trucks n Warehouse Equipment The Mitsubishi brand is respected across all the products it manufactures not least its mechanical handling range. The Japanese company is a winner of a Red Dot Design for its Edia trucks, and the latest models within that range are the FB14-20 ANT three and four wheel electric trucks are indeed impressive.

In addition to the lift capacity of 1400 - 2000 kgs, the FB14-20 ANT units offer Mitsubishi’s unique Sensitive Drive System (SDS) and with Intelligent Curve Control (ICC) these features bring enhanced levels of safety to the workplace which is always a good thing. The company has always been a leader in the application of technology and we can expect some further development in the sphere of automated systems in the near future.

Henley Forklift Group Ltd, Killeen Road, Dublin 12 01 6209200 www.henley.ie

Moffett n Truck Mounted Forklifts The Moffett name was originally synonymous with truck mounted forklifts (TMF) and that remains the case today.

However, the company’s product range has grown since that time, and during 2018 the range was further enhanced.

Moffett’s launch of the next generation medium to heavy duty M5 NX series meant that the truck arrived sporting a range of new and improved features for operators in a number of areas, ranging from enhanced styling to upgrades in the areas of safety and comfort. The M5 NX with its 2.5t lift capacity and proven ability over rough terrain ensures it continues to be a favourite with a wide variety of businesses.

The renowned Moffett brand ensures a high standard of build quality which enhances reliability. Also guaranteed is the famed Moffett versatility in the workplace which makes it such an integral part of many materials handling operations. For many transport companies, to operate without a TMF would be simply unthinkable. The success of the unit worldwide has been quite remarkable, and will only further spread as Moffett is now part of the Hiab company within the giant Cargotec group.

Hiab Ireland, Dundalk, Co. Louth 042 9353500 www.hiab.com Mora n Counterbalance Trucks With over 45 years experience in lift truck production the Italian heavy truck specialist Mora Spa has earned a highly respected name in the mechanical handling business. The company recently launched a new model of its popular EP range the EP160RA, which boasts a lift capacity of 16,000 kgs at 600 mm, and in keeping with other EP models can lift to a maximum height of 4 metres.

The 160RA will further enhance the company’s range which includes models like the EP120RC with it’s lift capacity of 12 to 15 tonnes and its closed working height of 220 cm. This makes the EP120 ideal for working inside containers.

Mora’s main dealer in Ireland - W.Hall of Newtonabbey can also claim over four decades in the business and can offer and support Mora’s full range of electric, diesel and LPG powered trucks.

W.Hall Ltd, Newtonabbey, Co. Antrim 028 9084144 www.whall.co.uk Nissan Forklift n Counterbalance Trucks n Warehouse Equipment While now a member of the Unicarriers Group, the brand will continue to be marketed separately. With Nissan MH equipment, it is very much a case of ‘it’s a Nissan, so you know what you are getting”. While this might

be a carryover from the perceptions of the car brand, it also means that a Nissan forklift does deliver on reliability - and importantly on residual values.

Again the brand has a full range available in diesel, electric and LPG with lift capacities to suit most demands and working environments. Under the Unicarriers name the TX3 3-wheeled unit is nominated in the Warehouse Truck category for the IFoY 2019.

Nissan Ireland Forklift, Park West Business Park, Dublin 12 01 4091100 www.nissan.ie Palfinger n Truck Mounted Cranes n Truck Mounted Forklifts The Austrian crane company, which has its Irish HQ in Tullamore, operates a programme of continuous product development, so it’s difficult to select just one aspect of its business.

Palfinger is expanding its product portfolio to include another TEC-series model - the new PK 135.002 TEC 7. This new crane can be equipped with three different fly jibs and features a range of sensor technology, which allows it to achieve lift capacities comparable to cranes one or two classes higher.

In addition, Palfinger’s range of highly flexible compact cranes are increasing in popularity. These cranes are designed to be easily attached to mobile transport units such as Pick-up trucks and vans.

Palfinger Ireland Ltd, Tullamore, Co. Offaly 057 93352525 www.palfinger.ie Still n Counterbalance Trucks n Warehouse Equipment Still’s extensive product range covers forklifts, warehouse stackers, pallet trucks and tow-tugs. These selection of models are offered in a variety of power options including diesel, LPG and electric, and are available with the latest on board technology. Still views the application of technology as a means to generate efficiencies as a primary way forward for all operators.

In 2018, the Still li-ion powered RX20 electric counterbalance truck was voted best Warehouse Truck of the Year by the International Forklift of the Year Jury, which cited manoeuvrability, handling and safety features as key factors in the RX20’s success. It is worth noting that in the 2019 IFoY programme Still has two models shortlisted for awards. Still’s LTX 50 Tugger Train is nominated in the AGV section, and the neXXt Fleet is a finalist in the Special of the Year category.

Total Materials Handling, C2, Furry Park, Swords Road, Santry, Dublin 9 01 8304021 sales@tmh.ie

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Tailift n Counterbalance Trucks n Warehouse Equipment In keeping with so many companies from the East, Tailift has a long manufacturing tradition combined with a great deal of technical and commercial experience of lift truck production.

The company’s latest launch to market is the new Z-Series of IC Trucks with capacities from 1.8 to 3.5 tonnes. The truck is a complete new design offering innovations in five areas of performance, comfort, after sales, safety and cost of ownership. With these factors combined Tailift believes the new Z Series can deliver impressive value for money lift trucks for the operator.

BK Forklifts (Ireland), Dundalk, Co. Louth 042 9329211 www.bkforklifts.com TCM n Counterbalance Trucks n Warehouse Equipment In Ireland the TCM LiftTrucks range can offer operators diesel, electric and LPG models. Importantly it can offer counterbalance trucks with capacities from 1.5 to 43 tonnes. In addition, TCM can also provide a wide range of warehouse equipment including reach trucks, order pickers and powered pallet trucks.

TCM’s EO Order Picker was nominated for the 2018 Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) award for ergonomics. The TCM brand is now a member of the Unicarriers Group, and the main agent for TCM in Ireland is the Forklift Centre in Dublin.

The Forklift Centre Ltd, Lower Ballymount Road, Dublin 12 01 450 8400 www.forkliftcentre.ie Toyota n Counterbalance Trucks n Warehouse Equipment The Toyota brand name will always be a pole topper in the reliability stakes, and always a top choice with businesses. Toyota is a marque that has received numerous nominations for the IFoY, and the models have always performed well in the annual test series where they are measured against their peers.

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increase efficiencies and promote safe operations. As would be expected Toyota is a leading light in the development of automated systems for the warehousing and handling industries. These systems are expected to develop quickly as there are significant benefits for the company right across its other automative divisions.

Toyota Materials Handling Ireland, Killeen Road, Dublin 12 01 4190200 www.toyota-forklifts.ie Weidemann n Wheel Loaders n Telescopic Handlers Weidemann launched a new version of its 5080T wheel loader late last year. The already popular model should prove even more popular with its target audience, as it is now rated at 122 hp. The 5080T appears well suited to the Irish market and operating conditions, although the same could be said of all the company’s range of tele-handlers and loaders. This of course includes Weidemann’s biggest model to date - the new 9080 with a 156hp four cylinder diesel, which greatly impressed the crowds when the model was launched at the 2017 Agritechnica in Hannover.

Weidemann Ireland, Ballymena, Co. Antrim 0282 1758261 www.weidemannireland.com Yale n Counterbalance Trucks n Warehouse Equipment The Yale name dates back to the origins of powered materials handling. It is fair to say the company’s facility in Craigavon (NI) is a testament to the quality of the product. This high quality has helped to ensure the Yale name has grown in stature over that time.

The company has a solid offering in its range of counterbalance and powered pallet trucks. Counterbalance models are available with three or four wheels and with a wide range of lift capacities. Equally the pallet trucks range from hand trucks to ride-on stackers with up to 3 tonne capacity.

Forklift Services & Handling Equipment Lt, Little Island, Cork 1890 435500 www.forkliftservices.ie

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IntraLogisteX 2019 returns to the Ricoh Arena, Coventry event spokesperson from Akabo Media.

What is this event about?

IntraLogisteX 2019 is taking place on Tuesday 26th and Wednesday 27th February 2019 at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry. The exhibition is the fastest growing annual exhibition for the intralogistics industry and is packed with everything practitioners need to improve productivity, safety, maximise space and cut costs.

The 2019 exhibition promises more exhibitors, visitors, seminars and speakers than ever before. Source the latest solutions and meet over 160 industry leading exhibitors. Big names in the materials handling sector comfirmed to exhibit their latest products include Combilift, Linde and Flexi Narrow Aisle.

Quite simply, this exciting event cuts through the growing noise in the industry and provides the visitor with the go-to platform for discovering logistics innovations.

When and where does it take place?

IntraLogisteX takes place on Tuesday 26th February 2019 from 09:30 until 16:00 and Wednesday 27th February 2019 from 09:30 until 15:30 at the impressive Ericsson Exhibition Hall at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry, UK, home of Wasps Rugby and Coventry City FC.

Who is this event for?

IntraLogisteX is for logistics professionals who are looking for solutions to their current and future challenges, from the latest materials handling technologies to full-scale warehouse automation options. This event is designed for end-user practitioner logistics professionals such as warehouse managers, heads of distribution, IT directors and lead project managers.

How do I register?

“The two day show is a comprehensive platform for all the latest cutting-edge technology available to transform your operations and give your business the power to stay one step ahead of the competition,” said an

exhibitors who have something of practical value to explain for the benefit of the attendees. Please contact Nairn Foster via nairn.foster@ akabomedia.co.uk or on +44 (0)20 7953 3807.

This event is for end-users looking for solutions. Please note that this is a trade event and no under 18s or students will be allowed entry without prior agreement from the organisers.

End-user logistics practitioners can attend for FREE over one or both days, simply register on line - www.intralogistex.co.uk

Interested in speaking, opportunities available?

Speaking slots within the Technical Seminar Theatre are reserved for

Learn from the experts Industry leaders will be sharing their knowledge on the latest technology and issues transforming the industry. These sessions are interactive and give you a unique opportunity to ask questions and get valuable insight. Don’t miss this chance to learn from the experts such as: James Smith, Business Director, AutoStore System Paul Durkin, Director of Home & eFulfilment, Wincanton John Lucy, International Transport & Trade Procedures Manager, Freight Transport Association Just a few hours at IntraLogisteX 2019 will provide logistics professionals with the solutions to current and future challenges, from the latest materials handling technologies to full-scale warehouse automation options.

LEADERS IN CUSTOMISED HANDLING SOLUTIONS +353 47 80500

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Industry-led Apprenticeship launched to meet growing skills gap

Pictured at the launch of the apprenticeship programme are l/r: Heather Humphreys TD, Minister for Business, Innovation & Enterprise; Robert Moffett, Technical Director, Combilift; Joe McHugh TD Minister for Education & Skills; Martin McVicar, Managing Director, Combilift and Tom Kelly, Enterprise Ireland.

A new apprenticeship to fill the skills gap faced by Irish equipment manufacturing firms was launched late last month by Joe McHugh TD Minister for Education & Skills and Heather Humphreys TD, Minister for Business, Innovation & Enterprise at the Combilift headquarters.

This Advanced Certificate in Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) is a three-year Level 6 apprenticeship, with a focus on the engineering and manufacturing sectors.

It is supported by Enterprise Ireland and a consortium of leading mid-Tier engineering Irish companies. This new apprenticeship was developed by the engineering companies in conjunction with education and training boards in Cavan and Monaghan, Limerick and Clare.

Speaking at the launch Martin McVicar, Managing Director, Combilift and chair of the industry-led consortium behind this apprenticeship, said that this new apprenticeship with many of the other industry-led apprenticeships, will drive Ireland from an exclusively knowledge-based economy, to one that has a stronger emphasis on skills.

“This new apprenticeship will help meet the evolving skill set requirements of engineering and manufacturing companies. This is crucial as many firms are reporting shortages of qualified skilled employees, who are capable of designing, assembling and

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trouble-shooting machinery for the future. These are skills which combine mechanical, hydraulic, electronic, software and robotic technologies. This apprenticeship offers individuals the opportunity to develop these essential skills in an earn, learn and live it environment while completing training and hands-on experience with an employer and receiving an internationally recognised qualification.”

Mr. McVicar believes that this new apprenticeship will drive employment across the country: “This apprenticeship will become a key contributor to the strategic recruitment and planning process of many indigenous and international organisations based in Ireland.

Employers have committed time and effort to its development. There are jobs and strong career opportunities throughout the country and internationally for those who complete this apprenticeship. It is time that we promote the apprenticeship route with the same enthusiasm which we do for degrees.”

There were just over 201,000 people working in the manufacturing sector in Ireland in 2016 according to the Central Statistics Office, making it one of the largest sectors of employment in the State, after retail and the health services sector. There are 12,790 manufacturing enterprises throughout the country. Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) companies range in size from SME’s

to large indigenous and multinational companies.

Irish manufacturing firms recorded the highest increase in industrial production across all EU countries in the year to August 2018, according to Eurostat figures. Manufacturing now accounts for almost a third of all economic output by GDP, double the share of a decade ago, and well above the global average.

Manufacturing firms play a critical role in the Irish economy as a driver of exports, as an employer, as a source of revenue and as a driver of growth.

There is also significant spin off effects, such as indirect employment supported in other sectors including services and logistics. Manufacturing firms based in Ireland source approximately €14 billion of materials and services from Irish based suppliers.

The Combilift Managing Director is also of the opinion that there is a need to review the perception of apprenticeships: “Young people completing their second level education are often encouraged to prioritise third level college degrees to the determinant of other options. Despite an increase in the number of applicants for apprenticeships there is a perception among parents and careers advisors across Ireland that it is a fall-back option. The idea that apprenticeships are only for those students that do not achieve high grades has to change. This apprenticeship offers a very credible career path for high achieving students who are looking for a rewarding career in engineering and manufacturing.”

Martin, a past winner of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year award, acknowledges that there are many options for those with 400+ Leaving Cert points but strongly argues that “this apprenticeship also offers a rewarding and challenging career path from the day the apprentice starts.”

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news Combilift employees pictured with Martin McVicar, Manging Director, Combilift, Joe McHugh TD Minister for Education & Skills & Heather Humphreys TD, Minister for Business, Innovation & Enterprise.

“When employers are hiring, they don’t advertise for someone with knowledge - they specifically state that they are seeking someone with skills and this apprenticeship combines knowledge, skills and industry experience. The brightest and best of our students should be encouraged to consider this option. Career advice and decisions that are driven by school league tables are not serving our children or our country well. The pressure to get a third level degree with the hope of a good job at the end is not always beneficial to students or our economy.”

This apprenticeship is aimed at school leavers who have completed their Leaving Certificate, or mature applicants, who wish to pursue a career in this area. This work-based learning will be carried out in an industrial setting and provides the apprentice with the opportunity to practise the skills acquired in the off-the-job phase in the ETBs and to develop new workplace skills and competences.

During the work-based stages the apprentice will build up a level of experience while working alongside senior technicians, supervisors and managers in specific, relevant work contexts. The apprentice will also attend off the job education and training, on a block release basis over the three-year period.

Also speaking at the event, John Kearney, Chief Executive, Cavan & Monaghan Education & Training

Board (CMETB) outlined the training programme and the potential progression routes for students completing this apprenticeship. “This new apprenticeship opens up exciting new opportunities for participants in terms of applied skills development but also the prospects of life-long learning.

Graduates of the OEM Apprenticeship will have the potential to continue along specific learning pathways up to and including Level 10 on the National Framework of Qualifications.

This apprenticeship will provide skilled OEM apprentices, and offer credible career paths and progression routes in Institutes of Technology in Athlone, Sligo, Dundalk, Carlow and also University of Limerick.”

The OEM Apprenticeship is now open for recruitment with the programme development and delivery of the apprenticeship funded by SOLAS, the State agency responsible for education and training.

Combilift is the largest global manufacturer of multi-directional forklifts and an acknowledged leader in long load handling solutions. More than 40,000 units have been sold in over 85 countries since Combilift was established in 1998. Combilift employs more than 600 people in Monaghan with 100 overseas and occupies a brand new, purpose-built facility spanning 46,500 m² in Monaghan, Ireland opened by An Taoiseach in April 2018.

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Award winning Dixon International Transport - ‘It’s all about the business model” In a relatively short time Dixon International Transport has grown from a small two truck business into one of the largest transport and logistics companies in Ireland. It transports products for many of the most high-profile global companies and appears to be continuously expanding. Handling Network went to speak Managing Director Michael Dixon at the company’s St. Margaret’s headquarters to find out why Dixon International Transport is so successful, and why the firm decided to dovetail its transport business with making a significant investment in warehousing.

The business began in 1998 and was originally based in Tymoole, County Meath. In 2010, the company relocated to Swords, County Dublin giving Dixons excellent access to the Motorway network, Dublin Port and Airport.

Moreover, the North Dublin site offered space that allowed an initial opening into the storage and warehousing sector. However, the business continued to expand and in 2013, Dixon added its 100th truck to the fleet. With further expansion increasingly likely a decision was made to move, and in 2016 Dixon relocated the business to an impressive purpose-built facility on a ten-acre site located at the Food Central complex at St. Margaret’s near Dublin Airport. Given the nature of Dixon’s work the new premises is possibly the best location in Ireland to service its high profile customer base.

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Delivering a quality service to its customers is one of the primary reasons for the rapid expansion and inherent in that is Dixon Transport’s reluctance to say ’no’ to a customer’s request. This is the case when working through 3PLs or direct for the main consignor, according to Michael Dixon, who believes that the company must do everything possible to facilitate the customer’s wishes. However, this need to facilitate does not extend to

lowering transport rates. The company only engages in work that will deliver a satisfactory return, “It’s all about your business model, it is about how you run your business,” stated Michael. And it is clear that he and the staff at Dixons run the business very well.

Michael is well aware of what all staff members bring to the company, and is proactive in allowing them to use their skills and initiative to enhance the business. The company takes the same proactive approach with their new warehousing venture and is willing to trial new systems and methods of work. However, the value any new system may bring is constantly

monitored to ensure it continues to deliver, and if that ceases to be the case, or an improved system appears, then that system will be costed and implemented if appropriate.

When speaking with Michael Dixon or Glen Morgan (Fleet Manager), it is clear that they are fully in tune with all aspects of the business, and any question asked is answered in full with figures and percentages to support the answer. This deep awareness is what made decisions like the move to St. Margaret’s an emphatic success. Now two and a half years later Michael said that “there is nothing we would change.”

Speaking on how the move into warehousing came about. Michael explained: “We built the first warehouse originally as a cross-dock, and then we thought about targeting the +25 (temp) market. However, there are many synergies between the transport and warehousing sides of the business that complement each other.”

Though he noted: “There is a lot less drama with the warehousing side of the business than with the transport side.”

The development at St. Margaret’s has allowed Dixon to offer warehousing and storage solutions to its transport customers. “It’s great for customers to say we will get you to store our pallets, you collect them, store them, and you then deliver them to Dublin, London or wherever.”

This concept is proving popular and the new fully secure 14-metre-high unit that was opened in 2016, has already been extended from its initial 3,500 pallet spaces to almost 10,000 pallets. Michael now feels they may have underestimated the demand for warehousing in the sector - especially

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good high-quality warehousing. Dixon’s facility features the highest quality equipment in all areas of warehouse operation from its temperature monitoring, pallet racking, and safety systems to the suite of Jungheinrich equipment which includes pallet and fork trucks, and a Man-up VNA order picker.

Quality has always been to the forefront at Dixons. In 2017, the new temperature controlled (+15 to +25) warehouse was awarded Wholesale Distribution Authorisation (WDA) by the Health Products Regulatory Authority, and the facility is also full BRC (British Retail Consortium) compliant. These certifications are complimented by Dixon’s other long-standing ISO accreditations of ISO 9001, 14001, and 22000. The list of awards also includes important industry recognitions such as the

‘Fleet Transport Award 2019’ for ‘Excellence in Warehousing and Product Handling.’

Achieving these important certifications for the storage and handling of foods and Pharma has allowed Dixon to offer a number of additional added value services such as re-packaging, order-picking and consignment consolidation to customers.

The company’s skills in this area has attracted global companies like Envirotainer to appoint Dixon International as the sole ground handling agents for Envirotainer’s pharmaceutical cold chain solutions.

Envirotainer is highly complementary of the partnership with Dixon International, as Regional Manager (EMEA) at Envirotainer Friso Bakker stated: “In working with Dixon International, we found a strong partner that met all our requirements, and the team at Dixon proved to be as dedicated as we are. In addition, the establishment of the new ground handling facility in Dublin - together with Dixon - was one of the fastest and smoothest operations we have worked on to-date.”

When supplying warehouse solutions to major Pharma companies, the relationship becomes more of a partnership than the regular business model. In these instances, the stringent demands of the Pharma industry encourage its suppliers to improve across all areas of their operations. An increasingly important feature are measures to reduce any environmental impact and to promote sustainability. Michael

Dixon has a genuine acceptance of these issues, and a willingness to do what is possible to minimise any impact. To this end Dixon gathers over 100,000 litres of rainwater to use for vehicle and receptacle washing, and then recycles over 50% of the waste water to re-use. The warehouse is fitted with the latest advanced lighting systems that will dramatically reduce energy consumption, and plans are already in place to install Solar Panels which are expected to generate 300 kW of energy. In addition, the company runs four CNG Gas powered trucks, and would certainly invest in more if difficulties surrounding the refuelling infrastructure.

We must remember that Dixon - like the majority of Irish companies started small. What is possibly different is that through stringent and prudent control of costs, the hard work was

not wasted. Any revenues earned were assigned for reinvestment, which in turn delivered savings and allowed for further reinvestment.

This is the model that Michael believes works for him and Dixon International. The model has worked well for Dixon International since 1998, and will no doubt perform equally as well for Dixon’s warehouse venture. This business model is what transformed the company from a two truck operation in Tymoole, to a 150 truck 300 trailer operation with a state of the art 10,000 pallet space warehouse, in a prime location with a view to further expansion. It’s all about the business model.

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IEA 2018 Supply Chain series closes off with Ulster Bank HQ event Western Regional Council at a meeting hosted

by Allergan at its Westport facility, Patrick Edmond, Group Strategy Director of Shannon Group Plc outlined the significant recent growth of cargo activity and further development plans at Shannon Airport.

investment at the Airport with plans to construct a 45,000sq.ft temperature-controlled high-bay warehouse and 15,000sq.ft of extra offices.

Exporters wishing to discuss use of facilities or services at the Airport can contact Patrick Edmond; email patrick. edmond@shannonairport.ie or Dan Irvine; email dan.irvine@shannonairport.ie.

Over 70 exporters took part in the final event of the Irish Exporters Association (IEA) 2018 Supply Chain series hosted by series sponsor, Ulster Bank at its Georges Quay, Dublin headquarters on 7 December last.

The other sponsors of the series Destination Hub Operator Aircraft Frequency Capacity were Rhenus Logistics and Iarnrod

East Midlands DHL 757-200 nightly 31 tonnes Éireann with Fleet Transport as media partner.

Boston Aer Lingus B757 pass. daily 12 tonnes less As with the seven previous

passenger baggage events held throughout the year Atlanta Turkish Cargo A330F weekly 64 tonnes and with the webinar series, Brexit Chicago Turkish Cargo A330F weekly 64 tonnes and handling the fallout from it

Paris CDG FedEx ATR42 nightly 8 tonnes dominated the discussions. Helen

Cologne UPS 767-300 nightly 60 tonnes Brennan from Revenue and Jane Dempsey from the Department of London -LHR Aer Lingus A320 pass 3 x daily 9 tonnes less Agriculture both made strong pleas

passenger baggage for companies to make serious New York - JFK Aer Lingus B757 pass daily 12 tonnes less efforts to understand the realities

passenger baggage of trading with third countries, New York JFK Turkish Cargo A330F weekly 64 tonnes while Aoife Newton, Director & Head of Corporate Immigration EU-Canada trade agreement boosts The winter 2018/2019 flown cargo and Employment at KPMG spoke about two-way trade. activity is shown on the table above; some of the issues in these fields that In operation since 21 September, Note: Aircraft described as “pass” will arise for companies deploying 2017 the comprehensive Economic and are operating passenger services and personnel in what will be two distinct Trade Agreement (CETA) has yet to be cargo space is only available in the administrative regimes. ratified by all of the States concerned, lower or baggage hold.

On the previous day the IEA but well over 95% of all tariffs have The Summer 2019 schedule Multimodal Working Group met. Rein disappeared and trade across the includes extra services and carriers in Westra of the Dutch consultancy firm Atlantic has significantly grown. In particular to North American destinaGiventis outlined the main features of the September 2017/July 2018 period, tions offering some additional belly the EU Horizon 2020 project, http:// Global Affairs Canada estimates hold capacity.

The Airport Company, nextrust-project.eu/ where 31 partner Canadian exports to the EU as being which became independent of the organisations combine resources up by 3.3% while imports from EU Dublin Airport Authority in September to develop more effective Logistics surged by 13%. Some exporters to 2014, has been designated under Chains within the European Union.

Canada have experienced some Government National Aviation Policy One major theme is cooperation difficulty in complying with country as a major cargo growth hub.

It is in between exporters and importers on of origin (manufacture) certification ongoing contact with a number of a regional and business sector basis which replaces the country of shipment cargo airlines who have expressed to enable more multimodal solutions regime. strong interest to launch direct freighter to be put into place. This could Shipping services from Europe flights between Shannon and US/Asian involve the greater use of rail freight operating to the Great Lakes ports have destinations once demand is identified. and the establishment of Multimodal not suffered any significant drop in In November, DHL Express opened Distribution Centres at ports and other traffic arising from the US imposition of a new cargo €4.5 million facility at the key locations.

Trade tariffs. For many products the US Airport while increasing its freighter importers concerned have raised their capacity serving the airport by 50% to Shannon Airport unlocks its cargo prices to final customers to meet the 31 tonnes nightly.

In the same month potential. tariff costs.

DB Schenker announced a €10 million Text: Howard Knott Speaking to the members of the IEA

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