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

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Review 1: CV Show 2016

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Awards: IFOY 2016

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Case Studies

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Milestone: Hyster

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Review II: Multimodal

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Review IV: Bauma 2016

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Exertis Supply Chain Services opens GMP controlled biopharma facility in Limerick Exertis Supply Chain Services (ESCS), has officially opened its impressive new 100,000 square foot GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) controlled logistics facility in Raheen, Limerick.

In the past year, ESCS has transformed this under-utilised site into one of the largest GMP controlled biopharmaceutical warehousing facilities in Ireland.

ESCS, the Dublin-based Technology division of DCC plc, is now working with a large new US biopharmaceutical FDI, providing warehousing and transport services for its purpose built factory in the mid-west of Ireland,

which will be the largest capacity biopharmaceutical production facility in the country.

The GMP warehouse will provide ESCS with the capacity to assist domestic as well as international biopharmaceutical companies in need of supply chain support. Twelve direct and eight indirect new jobs have been established to date.

At the official opening of the new facility, Minister for Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation, Mary Mitchell O’Connor said: “The operations of Exertis Supply Chain Services will add significant

knock-on benefits to the region. This is great news for Limerick and the mid-west region, and is also a great example of the strong links that exist between indigenous Irish companies and global multinational companies based here. From a State support perspective it demonstrates the effectiveness of IDA and Enterprise Ireland collaboration and cooperation through the Global Sourcing initiative. I warmly congratulate Exertis Supply Chain Services and wish them continued success for the future.”

BYD electric forklift ECB18C triumphs at IFOY Awards 2016 Chinese technology and innovation was recognized at CeMAT, Hannover, the world's leading exhibition for intralogistics, as the BYD ECB18C electric forklift was honoured with the IFOY Award for 2016.

"We are very pleased with our victory and the IFOY AWARD for our BYD electric forklift ECB18C in the category of counterbalance forklifts up to a loading capacity of 3.5tonnes.

This award is also a confirmation of the outstanding advantages of this forklift series," commented Javier Contijoch, Director BYD Forklift Europe, on receiving the prestigious prize.

“The management of companies operating BYD forklift trucks can act now to reduce investment, always a top-level issue. Operating cost savings of up to 40 percent can be achieved due to the latest maintenance-free Iron-Phosphate battery in combination

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with the user-friendly high-speed charging technology of BYD makes the decision much easier. As fantastic as the savings effect sounds, they have been fully proven. No other applied technology in the materials handling/logistics processes has such a comparable enormous savings potential,” he added.

The innovations that BYD presented under the slogan "Save Money - Save Battery - Safe Future" at CeMAT demonstrated the passionate commitment of the engineers and designers to advance the innovations in the electric forklifts segment and as a full-line provider for storage technology.

Crown, Jungheinrich and SSI Schäfer were the other IFOY Award winners in five categories:

Counter Balanced Truck up to 3.5 tonnes:ECB18C, BYD (electric) Special Vehicle:EJQ 325, Jungheinrich (electric) Warehouse Truck highlifter:EKX 516, Jungheinrich (electric) Warehouse Truck lowlifter:RT 4020, Crown (electric) Intralogistics Solution:- SSI Schäfer Weasel driverless transport systems

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Actavo supplies EnvironmentallyFriendly Modular Unit to Sisk

With Dublin’s Capital Dock becoming a major part of the capital’s strategic development zone, Actavo Building Solutions, a leading supplier of modular buildings, has supplied an environmentally-friendly onsite project office to international construction company, Sisk. The new facility will serve as a hub for Sisk during its contract to build the new Capital Dock scheme on the Eastern end of Sir John

Rogerson’s Quay in Dublin 2.

The high quality modular unit features various facilities including offices, meetings rooms and a canteen and welfare facilities for the 540 construction team working onsite (comprising engineers, quantity surveyors, labourers, plasterers, electricians and other key personnel).

Meeting Sisk’s commitment to environmentally-friendly practices,

the project office has been designed, built and delivered by Actavo Building Solutions and includes automatic lights, LED lights, dual flush toilets and spaces for construction staff to park their bicycles.

The 4.8-acre Capital Dock project is part of the capital’s strategic development zone, which benefited from fast-track planning. It is expected to take three years to complete, includes a proposed 19-storey residential tower at the mouth of the River Liffey, and is the largest new development in Dublin City Centre since the start of the economic downturn in 2008. The project office supplied by Actavo has a floor area of 740m2, and took eight weeks to build, primarily at Actavo’s manufacturing facility in Kill, County Kildare.

Jungheinrich launches a new narrow-aisle forklift Busy times at Jungheinrich Ireland with new product launches and working on various activities associated with the 1916 Centenary Commemorations.

As market leader in Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) trucks, the Maynooth based company has launched the new EKX 514/516k/516 VNA tri-lateral stacker truck. Each truck is individually designed to work in new or exisiting narrow-aisle warehouses allowing maximum productivity.

With a payload capacity of 1,600 kilogrammes and a lift height of 17.5 metres, the new IFOY 2016 award winning EKX 514-516 electric order picker and trilateral forklift – in short, a “combi” (combination) stacker model comes equipped with state-of-the-art control technology, completely new motor technology and an efficient energy management system. Its intelligent lightweight design makes use of high-strength steels, resulting in a weight reduction of 150 kilogrammes.

“This means we can guarantee the

efficient and economical operation of the stacker over two shifts with a single battery charge,” states Dr. Klaus-Dieter Rosenbach, Jungheinrich Board of Management member in charge of Logistics Systems Business.

For two-shift operations this eliminates not only the need for extra batteries, but also for charging stations and other expensive equipment, while at the same time reducing manpower requirements.

“This is not a mere promise of a two-shift operation without changing the battery – we also back up this claim vis-à-vis the customer.” In other words, if a battery fails to hold a charge for two full shifts, Jungheinrich will replace it free of charge,” Dr. Rosenbach continued.

Following success at the annual

National Ploughing Championships over the past several years, Jungheinrich’s dedicated fleet for Event Hire is busier than ever before. The Irish Easter Centenary celebrations and St. Patricks Day Parade were facilited

by Jungheinrich’s specialised event fleet and all requirements were met by Ricky Eccles; Jungheinrich’s Event Hire/STR & UE Manager. www.handling-network.com

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Next generation tracking and warehousing technology from Locatible

Locatible, a global location tracking specialist company with a base in Dublin has engineered the next generation location tracking technology for large warehouses, working closely with three new North American customers. The project will undertake to redesign warehouse and distribution centres operation thanks to its next generation Big Data and pinpoint true real-time location.

“With Locatible, logistics facilities can save close to $2 million per distribution centre over a 3-year period (based on 750,000 sq. ft. warehouse) and solve 80% of common

efficiency problems.” explained Rónán Ó’Cóigligh, Locatible CEO. “We are completely removing the lost item scenario and the need for inventory auditors, we can decrease the number of clamp trucks by more than 15% and increase Units Per Man Hours significantly.”

In real-time drivers will have instant on-screen access to the optimum routes available. Drivers will know what they are carrying, how much an item weighs (decreasing the risk of any damaged inventory which may occur), and where an item needs to be delivered. Locatible Next Generation

Logistics and the driver will also receive alerts in real-time if an item has been moved incorrectly, dropped in the wrong location, even if they pick the wrong item from the storage racks.

This brings 100% accuracy, completely eliminates the risk of lost or misplaced items, removes any need for inventory auditors and cuts out the cost and time involved in manual reading time.

The system also completely automates the ‘Cuts’ process, quality holds and it also tells where any serial number is within the supply chain instantly, thereby saving time and money.

Cooper secures landmark contract with Belfast Harbour In the late summer, Belfast Harbour will have a new 234 tonne Mantsinen 160M hydraulic crane in operation, understood to be the largest crane of its type in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Supplied by Cooper Specialised Handling, (Kenilworth, Warwickshire), the Mantsinen’s 160M is a wheeled hydraulic crane specified to service vessels visiting Belfast.

These range from 4,000-15,000dwt and handle a variety of products, but chiefly coal, scrap, grain and refusederived fuel. Consequently, the crane will be supplied with the Mantsinen MC620 quick change coupling device so that attachments can be interchanged in a matter of minutes.

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The crane is equipped with a 17.5 metre curved boom and 15 metre stick offering 31 metre horizontal outreach and a capacity of in excess of 10 tonnes at 27 metre extension. It also benefits from the Mantsinen patented cab riser, which can extend 9 metres horizontally from the slew-ring centre to provide optimum visibility into the vessel hold.

In addition, the machine has been specified with a 5-axle (20-wheel) undercarriage - more typically seen on the larger Mantsinen 200 crane - to

meet Belfast Harbour’s requirement to reduce the individual wheel loadings.

Each year, Belfast Harbour handles liquid, dry and break bulk, as well as containers with tonnages approaching 25 million, equating to around 70 percent of Northern Ireland’s maritime trade and 20 percent of that for the entire island of Ireland.

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Store Friendly Sequencing for Main Street performance

By Matt Hatson, Business Solutions Sales Director at Dematic

Retailers are facing a tidal wave of costs associated with running Main Street stores. However, the challenge is, bricks and mortar are a vital part of the Omni-channel mix. Could the Distribution Centre become the engine of productivity for retailers looking for high street performance?

Cost pressures for retailers operating on the Main Street have ratchetedup significantly following the online revolution and are expected to increase still further, raising the stakes on maximising shelf space, availability and staff efficiency at retail outlets.

According to Retail Economics’ Outlook for retail 2016 report, “employment, business rates and other property costs account for over 50% of retailers’ operational costs - all are expected to rise in 2016.” Although retail stores are widely recognised as a critical part of the Omni-channel mix, Retail Economics’ report highlights that “stores are not deemed to be as productive and profitable as they once were by conventional measures such as like-for-like sales growth, sales densities or sales per employee per hour.”

Clearly, productivity within the retail environment needs to be improved. So how can retailers raise operational efficiency within stores, increase on-shelf availability and simultaneously boost sales performance?

Some leading retailers are using sophisticated sequencing techniques at the distribution centre (DC) to streamline shelf replenishment at stores, making it far simpler and faster for store staff to restock shelves and racks. By placing items into totes at

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the DC in the correct sequence for individual store layouts, product can quickly be moved from receiving bay at the back of store, through a logical replenishment process, enabling staff to confidently place items in the correct positions, with fewer delays due to removing outer cartons, disposing of waste packaging and searching for the right product.

Further value-adding tasks, such as ticketing, re-labelling and the attachment of security tags can also be undertaken at the DC to reduce the burden on shop staff, freeing them to focus on interaction with customers and generating sales.

In many instances Store Friendly Sequencing has resulted in greater product velocity and a far smoother flow of goods from DC to shelf edge, giving rise to the remodelling of stores to reduce the size of on-site stock rooms in favour of increased sales space. In addition, by making the replenishment process faster and less intrusive, the customer experience is enhanced and product availability is improved.

Where the significant advantages of Store Friendly Sequencing are being used to great effect is within department stores, where brand concessions are using the operational efficiencies achieved through

sequencing to help differentiate themselves from competitive brands - making replenishment easy helps increase shop-floor performance. In the convenience store market too, less than caseload requirements, limited space and high demands on staff make sequencing a necessity.

However, there are many retailers who have yet to leverage competitive advantage from Store Friendly Sequencing. At Dematic we have developed a sophisticated set of scalable solutions within the DC for building store replenishment cycles from the category level, right down to the individual item level.

There are a number of highly scalable technologies that can be used to create store friendly sequenced deliveries for retailers.

With premium rents and retail staff labour costs on the rise, every square foot of sales space must perform to the utmost. Sequencing goods at the DC offers retailers the opportunity to boost performance on the Main Street and keep costs at bay.

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Calor – Powering the Workhorses of Irish Business To those involved in the Irish transport industry, forklift trucks are the backbone of the sector. From morning ‘til night, businesses depend on them to keep raw materials and finished products moving. Calor understands the needs of forklift operators and managers and offers innovative energy solutions that can help businesses improve their efficiency, productivity and profitability.

Calor LPG delivers power without limitations. LPG powered fork lifts can operate from early to late without the need for downtime to recharge a battery. Calor LPG powered forklifts also offer added flexibility as because they are cleaner, they can be used both indoors and outdoors, unlike their diesel counterparts. They also offer more driver comfort also as they operate with noise levels below those required by Health & Safety legislation, and less vibration than those produced by diesel powered fork lifts.

There is a range of Calor energy solutions available, the choice of

which is dependent upon an individual business’s requirements - from an on-site refuelling dispenser for larger fleets to a range of cylinders including Calor’s newest lightweight 13kg propane cylinder. These can be changed easily by one person and are quick and simple to install. Calor can deliver these cylinders directly to businesses with a regular delivery schedule, tailored precisely to their needs.

From a cost point of view, Calor LPG fork lifts really deliver. With low set up costs and no requirements for expensive charging equipment Calor powered trucks can deliver for a business’s bottom line. They also helps businesses to significantly reduce their carbon footprint saving 12% on CO2 emissions compared to diesel and up to 53% less than electricity.

“Calor is working with Irish businesses to design solutions customised to suit their individual needs. Whether on a stand alone

basis or as part of an overall energy solution, Calor LPG for fork lifts delivers greater productivity, greater flexibility, improved health and safety and reduced emissions, not to mention real cost benefits, ” explained Damien Shirkie, Calor’s Mobility Solutions Manager For further information on Calor’s range of LPG solutions for forklift trucks, visit www.calorgas.ie.

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According to injury reports to the Health & Safety Authority (HSA), trucks, vans and trailers are most commonly associated with vehicle related STFs. 40% happen between the hours of 9am and 1pm. Victims are predominantly male and aged between 25 and 54. Exiting vehicles was a factor in 45% of vehicle STF injuries. 24% of vehicle related slips, trips and falls lead to an absence from work of over one month.

This can have a profound impact on the individual concerned and also a negative impact on business operating costs. The average employer liability claim cost for a vehicle related STF is â‚Ź25,000.

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CV Show 2016 Review NEC, Birmingham, UK DOLL In the corner of Hall 5 one of the DOLL’s fine examples of its semi-low loaders developed especially for the heavy haul sector. Headquartered in Oppenau, Germany, DOLL Fahrzeugbau GmbH also specialists in producing flatbeds, plus the Vario semi-low loader and Panther low-loader series, which features innovative steering systems. The foundation of the company dates back to 1878 declared insolvency in 2014 and was acquired by German investment company CMP.

HIAB As part of the Cargotec Corporation, Hiab, through its multi-brand business, which includes Hiab loader cranes, Jonsered recycling and forestry cranes, loglift forestry cranes, Moffett truck-mounted forklifts and Multilift demountables as well as Del, Waltco and Zepro tail-lifts.

Incidentally loglift and Jonsered forestry and recycling cranes celebrate their 50th and 55th anniversaries while Del introduced a full closure tail lift.

KALMAR Another big name in the cargo handling business that offers solutions and services to ports, terminals, distribution centres and heavy industry. Its equipment portfolio includes straddle and shuttle carriers, terminal tractors, yard cranes, ship-to-shore cranes, reach stackers, empty container handlers and forklifts trucks. Kalmar is also a forerunner in terminal automation systems.

KINGLIFTER Alongside the Terberg DT183 market specific, specialist distribution tractor was one of the latest truck and trailer mounted forklifts from sister brand Kinglifter. Offering outstanding power-to-weight ratio, this proudly boasts that the M-type model truck as having “the best all-round unit in the range because of its selection of variants and suitability for different applications due to their lightweight construction and proven versatility.”

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26/28 April CV Show 2016 TERBERG DTS Two elements of Terberg’s portfolio were showcased at the NEC, the DTI83 market specific specialists distribution tractor while alongside one of the latest KingLifter truck and trailer mounted forklift trucks are also on sale throughout the UK and Ireland. DTI83 is powered by a new Cummins Tier IV diesel with an Allison automatic transmission. Further engine options to follow. Due to their lightweight construction and proven versatility, the M-type as featured on the stand is also popular thanks to its range of variants and suitability for different applications.

MOFFETT David McSharry demonstrated the latest info-system from Moffett called the MLI – Moffett Load Indicator does what it says in that it indicates when the palleted load is too heavy for the forklift truck to carry.

Moffett, which has over 70 years’ experience in the forklift business is within the HIAB family, part of the Cargotec Corp.

MANITOU Deal Done! At the CV Show, Manitou’s UK and Ireland Sales Manager, Eamon Bolger (left) shook hands with Mark Barrett, Purecore Ltd, Naas, County Kildare on the sale of a new Manitou TMT 255 truck mounted forklift.

Trading as Event Power, the company has specialised in generator hire and event electricity since 2007.

Manitou had a major presence at CeMAT logistics event in Hannover.

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Award Winners and Jury IFOY 2016

World's best Industrial Trucks & Intralogistics solutions honoured at IFOY AWARDS 2016

BYD, Crown, Jungheinrich and SSI Schäfer win IFOY Awards in five categories.

The Convention Centre at Hannover Messe has often played host to high profile presentations and award ceremonies and the International Forklift Awards 2016 event took top billing at the recent CeMAT Intralogistics exhibition.

The names of the winners of the "Intralogistics Oscars" are traditionally a well-kept secret, and even the winners themselves are kept in the dark until the very last minute. Thirteen trucks and solutions providers were shortlisted for the Grand Finale for the annual international "Intralogistics Oscars. On the night, BYD, Crown, Jungheinrich and SSI Schäfer won the prestigious IFOY Awards in five categories and were presented with the coveted trophies at the special dinner ceremony attended by 350 invited guests.

"In the final round of the world's leading industrial trucks and intralogistics solutions, the candidates impressed the jury above all with their innovative features and customer benefits. At the end of the process, victory was decided by the proverbial hair's breadth," said Anita Würmser, Executive Chairperson of the IFOY Jury and Awards Dinner compare.

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Victory in the category “Counter Balanced Truck up to 3.5 tonnes” went to the 1.8-tonnes ECB 18C electric forklift from BYD. With this 80-volt lithium-ion stacker, the international jury selected a Chinese made-vehicle as the Forklift Truck of the Year 2016, for the first time. The determining factor in the decision was the overall package offered by the European-type Chinese truck in combination with the value added by the battery technology. Its iron phosphate battery is a genuine USP. It can be recharged quickly, as often as needed and without loss of charge, which means it can handle three-shift duty without any problem.

All that needs to be done is to charge the forklift during breaks.

Jungheinrich had double cause for celebration this year.

The winner in the category "Special Vehicle", part of the IFOY Awards programme for the first time in 2016, was its EJQ 325. The purpose-built vehicle from the German firm’s special build

design department was developed for the Deutsche Bahn rail company to permit the loading and separation of the wheel sets for the ICE trains and the wheel set changer. The solution is made up of standard components and impressed the jury above all with its precision. This combination is extremely sophisticated in technical terms and has never before been realised in this form in the segment of industrial trucks.

The Hamburg-based company won its second IFOY on the night in the category “Warehouse Truck highlifter" with the Jungheinrich EKX 516, an 80-volt highlifter brought on to the market in the spring of 2015.

The man-up truck lifts loads of up to

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unloading delivery trucks, for example, or storing pallets in narrow channels. The key factor in the decision of the jury was the outstanding productivity of the vehicle in the tightest of spaces. "The high-powered three-phase drive system, the compact design and the intuitive and highly responsive control Jungheinrich EJQ 325 elements make the RT the 1,600 kg to heights of 17.5 metres. perfect stacker The jury named the high degree of for narrow and busy areas," innovation as the main reason for its were the reasons given by the choice. In the verdict of the jury, the jury. features that make the truck a oneThe "Intralogistics Solution" of-a-kind are the modular platform category was won by SSI concept, the lightweight design, the Schäfer. Designed and built passive load sway damping system for the in-plant logistics – fitted to an NVA truck for the first operations of the NextLevel time – and the synchronous reluctance Logistik GmbH company motor technology, another first. The near Schweinfurt, the Swiss jury added that the Jungheinrich EKX provider created a fleet impressively raises the bar in the solution complete with Weasel segment of highlifters. driverless transport systems. Whether it be for containers, Jungheinrich EKK 515 cartons, trays or other products of widely varying sizes up to a weight of 35 kg – Weasel handles all the transport jobs between goods receipt, the workplaces and goods dispatch through to waste disposal. In contrast to conventional AGVs, it does without sophisticated sensor technology or complex control systems. One of the big advantages for NextLevel Logistik is the flexibility and easy scalability of The IFOY Award in the category the solution: Weasel is not "Warehouse Truck lowlifter" went to rail-based and can therefore the newly developed RT 4020 forklift be flexibly integrated in truck with driver platform from Crown. existing infrastructures. And This vehicle is designed for demanding the solution can grow with applications in modern logistics and growing business volumes. can lift up to two tonnes. The top speed Alongside the high level of of 12.5 km/h and a chassis width of customer benefit, the factor just 780 mm makes manoeuvring in that finally swayed the jury was tight spaces easy, when loading and the extremely low investment

cost of the driverless system. With this product, SSI Schäfer opens up completely new potential in the market for the use of automated transport solutions.

Since 2013, the IFOY Award has become established as a benchmark for cost efficiency and innovation. Due to the specialised expertise it represents, it is seen as the most important innovation award in intralogistics.

The winners are selected once a year by an independent jury of leading

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international trade journalists, including a representation from Ireland through Fleet Transport & Handling Network.

An independent test and a scientific "Innovation Check" form the basis for assessment by the adjudication panel.

Both test series compare the finalists with their respective competitors.

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Retailer rolls out double deck vehicle loading with Transdek

Transdek UK has completed its latest project for value retailer Boyes by installing a 6.5 tonne double deck lift and three dock levellers at one of its North Yorkshire distribution centres.

Boyes is a chain of 58 department stores across the UK, which began as one small shop in Scarborough.

Founded in 1881, the family business stocks a wide range of products, including clothing, fabrics, DIY, soft furnishings, confectionery, stationery, toiletries, toys, and pet products.

As part of the project at Boyes’ Havers Hill site in Eastfield, an extension has been built that links two warehouses together – creating a central marshalling and loading area which also provides additional storage space. Three of Transdek’s dock leveller pods have been fitted to the front of the new building.

Alongside the fully clad levellers, one of Transdek’s surface mounted 6.5 tonne double deck lifts has also been installed to boost delivery efficiency from Boyes’ growing fleet of double deck trailers, which can reduce transport costs by up to 40 percent. The

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lift can accommodate up to 12 roll cages, each with a 550kg capacity and provides fast loading speeds to maximise trailer use.

One of the challenges faced by Transdek’s team during installation was a significant right to left yard slope, but with its in-house engineering expertise the company designed and manufactured bespoke wheel ramps to correct the gradient and allow level loading for all types of vehicle trailers.

Throughout the development, Transdek liaised closely with the project’s local architects to ensure that the entire installation process ran smoothly.

This latest project builds on the existing relationship between the two companies. In 2012 Transdek installed two of its 6.5 tonne vehicle to ground (V2G) lifts, with high security roller shutter doors, at Boyes’ distribution centres at Havers Hill and nearby Hopper Hill. Due to yard restrictions at both sites, this involved Transdek fitting angled extensions with full protection canopies that provided each modular V2G with a direct link to the warehouses, enabling easy vehicle loading.

“Over the last four years, Transdek’s V2G lifts have significantly enhanced our warehouse productivity and increased logistics efficiency,” said Kevin Marson, Maintenance Manager at Boyes. “With their engineering and manufacturing expertise, Transdek has now delivered a dedicated solution to support the continued redevelopment

of our Havers Hill distribution facility that more than meets our current and future needs.”

“With the new dock levellers and integrated double deck lift we are now in a position to handle our expanding fleet of double deck trailers, as well as all types of distribution vehicles, much more effectively.”

Phase two of the project, planned for June, will involve Transdek constructing a mezzanine floor extension at the site, which will operate as

a modular holding area. To ensure efficient movement of goods between floors, Transdek will also install two of its 2016 specification mezzanine floor lifts. These compact, low maintenance units feature a new ram box design, software updates and improved operator controls as standard.

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Robotic picking for Spanish supermarket

Holiday makers in Spain will be familiar with supermarket group Mercadona which has 1,411 stores, representing 13.8 percent of the country’s grocery retail business, serving more than 4.7 million households. It has a network of ten distribution centres (DC) with two new facilities in Granada and Barcelona, kitted out with automated order picking systems from Cimcorp.

The new Guadix, Grenada DC serves 82 stores and features robotic order picking for full crates of fresh meat, fruit and vegetables.

Francisco López, MD, of the firm’s logistics, fruit & vegetables purchasing

department, said: “When it comes to fresh produce and chilled foods, a key element of quality is freshness. That’s where supply chain efficiency comes in.”

“One of the main challenges facing

the company today is how we deal with the realization that we cannot handle fresh produce in the same way as dry produce. Perishable food has to be treated differently in the handling process - from the field to the shelf - in order to guarantee its freshness,” added Francisco.

The fresh produce preparation line and picking system allows Mercadona to prepare all orders ready for delivery in just six hours.

The robots operate in an ‘island of automation’ which is fully integrated with the rest of the warehouse. The Guadix DC has eight MultiPick robots handling perishable goods in various zones – one for dry products; two for refrigerated products, at 3ºC and 12ºC; one for frozen, and a bakery producing some 8,000 loaves per hour.

The robots operate on an overhead gantry for buffer storage and order picking.

Goods arrive at the island by conveyor in stacks of crates that contain just one Stock-Keeping Unit (SKU). A robot collects stacks and stores them on the floor, before moving into order picking mode. It then moves to the relevant stack for the first product of the order. After picking crates of this SKU into a new stack, the robot moves to the next product. When the order stack is complete, the robot either

stores it for dispatch later, or deposits it onto a pallet or into a roll container.

Cimcorp also supplied crate stackers, conveyors and its Warehouse Control Software system to manage material flows. The system manages goods reception, put-away, location of stored items, retrieval planning, picking of crates, sorting and assembly of crates into discrete orders, and loading orders onto transport units for delivery.

The robotic system is fast and allows customised picking rules such as arranging crates for shelf-ready replenishment. It also enables tracking and tracing without barcodes or RFID

tags. The robots can also automatically empty the entire floor area fully for cleaning.

Some 300 different SKUs will be handled in almost 30,000 crates each day in the refrigerated zones. The robots will pick up to 28,675 crates in a 6-hour period, and the new DC will handle some 6,000 SKUs and shift more than 100,000m3 of merchandise per month.

“The speed, simplicity and return on investment of the Cimcorp solution were the deciding factors for us. Of course, accuracy is fundamental too – we need to have the complete order, with no errors, delivered to each store before it opens in the morning,” he added.

“We are planning to roll out automated picking to more of our distribution centres in the next few years.”

Text: Johanna Parsons www.handling-network.com

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Putting the case for beds and sheds’

Residential and logistics properties have traditionally been considered incompatible neighbours, but this view will have to change if the logistics industry is going to be able to serve our rapidly expanding communities, says UKWA’s Peter Ward.

The American film producer, Samuel Goldwin, once remarked: “I never make predictions – especially about the future.”

Goldwin’s reluctance to anticipate events is understandable. Forecasting is never easy - whether it’s the outcome of a sporting contest or the direction of the economy which one is trying to predict. If one makes the right call nobody seems to notice, but get it wrong and the risk of looking rather silly happens.

And yet to be successful over a sustained period of time, any business has to constantly adapt to changing market conditions. To make the right adjustments, management has to predict what is likely to happen in the market, and accuracy in spotting the trends can mean the difference between a company growing or falling behind.

The rapidly changing nature of our society has already prompted a seismic shift in the way supply chains operate, and logistics leaders gazing into their crystal balls in an attempt to plot their company’s future path have plenty to consider.

What is undeniably clear is that 3PLs that fail to recognise the changes in the landscape will almost certainly be left trailing in the wake of those

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operators that do.

For example, the EU’s population is growing, people are living longer and they’re choosing to reside within major cities and towns. As consumers we’re doing more of our shopping online and we expect the goods we order from our PC’s, tablets, ‘phones and other devices to arrive within hours – not days.

The reality is that supply chain efficiency is now as important to many online retailers as the quality and price of the goods they sell. It is transparent that if the logistics sector is going to have any chance of meeting the demands of retailer clients in the internet age the UK and Ireland needs to start building different kinds of warehouses, distribution sites and fulfillment facilities close to or within our major population centres.

Of course, we live in a market economy that dictates that land for house building will be more valuable than industrial property space, but surely the time is fast approaching for some kind of Government intervention to set aside part of the public land given up for new housing schemes for use as storage space?

This would allow warehouses and distribution centres to be built where they will be able to serve our rapidly expanding communities.But for this to happen, property developers will have to overcome objections from town planners who have traditionally considered residential and logistics properties incompatible neighbours.

There are already examples – in Stoke and Dunstable, for instance – of

fulfillment centres that are incorporated into the design of new residential estates to the benefit of the community.

But, with all due respect to Stoke and Dunstable, such schemes are unlikely to get the green light in, say, West London, or other parts of the South East.

As an industry we must come together to put the case for ‘beds and sheds’.

Overturning the protests of the ‘Nimbys’ will require, among other things, the creation of an awareness and understanding of the central importance of our industry and the companies that operate within it to the smooth running of our economies.

It is also essential that the view widely held by many of those outside of our sector, that jobs in logistics are poorly paid, unskilled and insecure changes.

At the moment, the online channel accounts for in the region of 12 percent of all UK consumer spending. It is forecast to reach 40 percent in the not too distant future. Forecasting, as Samuel Goldwin was aware, is a difficult business, but if this prediction does prove anywhere near accurate, the impact on the supply chain will be massive.

It is incumbent on us all to ensure that we are prepared – but we will need the support of policy makers and planners at all levels of Government to allow us to be.

Report explores London’s logistics issues Future issues affecting logistics in and around London are explored in Feeding London 2030 - a study commissioned by UKWA and delivered by Global 78.

Printed copies of the 100 page report can be pre-ordered from UKWA priced £790.00 plus VAT for non-UKWA member companies and £395.00 plus VAT for UKWA members.

Email Sue Knief - Sue@ukwa.org.uk for details. www.ukwa.org.uk

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What if your candidates don’t learn the way you think they do?

One size doesn’t always fit all when it comes to learning and training.

It is important as influencers in the logistics, warehousing and transport training world that we understand how different people learn. Successful engagement and enablement is all about using the right learning method for the right type of person. So what are these training methods? Let’s look at different learners and their preferred learning styles.

1. SELF-STUDY These people prefer to learn at their own pace, in their own time, using a range of materials. Generally speaking, this type of learner is very motivated to research and discover information for themselves. However, instructors will have very little control over the learning outcome. It’s important training speed is dictated by the learner but instructors should continually return to the end objective/goal as a gentle reminder.

2. THEORETICAL This type of learning can be best described as the ‘how and why’. People who identify with this method usually

prefer ideas in a text-based format, so if instructing this type of person, make sure it is written down! Take advantage of the fact that this type of learner is extremely organised and methodical, but remember, they cannot see other possibilities outside of the written text so stick to their strengths.

3. PRACTICAL This style of learning is all about the doing, and being experimental. Being involved within the task aids a student’s learning and makes it easier for them to assess their own competency with the task. If they are learning about a pre-check of a vehicle, get them out there with the lift truck or HGV, demonstrate and let them have a go.

Remember, whilst they understand the how, an instructor will need to pay attention on getting this person to understand the why, as this type of learner can become stuck in their ways.

4. EXPERIENCE For some, learning from the past to enhance their understanding of new information is best. The knowledge they have is based upon real application of the subject, so an instructor should

have their case studies and discussions at the ready for this learner. You may also find that this type of learner is more willing to share. However, as an instructor make sure you keep hold of the training course; time can easily run away from you, or the lesson can be easily disrupted as this learner is reluctant to learn new approaches.

5. SHADOWING These people learn by watching others.

It benefits them to do so as they utilise the experience of others and apply it to future tasks. Unfortunately, this means that they are not very willing to develop their own approach as they believe that others are correct.

SUMMARY Now that you understand your learner, how do you as an instructor design the course? The RTITB’s Industrial and Commercial Instructor Course helps with understanding how people learn, learning delivery styles and questioning techniques. It will also take you deeper into learning theory, discussing relevant legislation, the essentials of assessment and a handy revision guide.

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Hyster XT Series introduced as Craigavon plant marks 35 years of production

Minister Arlene Foster MLA, together with the current Plant Manager Jim Downey, to acknowledge the contribution of all the staff at the Craigavon facility since it opened. This tree was planted near the location of an oak tree which has been at the site since before the plant was built and has been respectfully preserved.

“While we have celebrated our past and the success of the plant over the past 35 years, we have an exciting future ahead. We have sown the seeds for continued growth and sustainability at the Craigavon factory,” said Jim. Congratulating the company, the First Minister said “This Company is a real example of manufacturing excellence and world class production.

Hyster-Yale has quite rightly earned a first class reputation for expertise and dedication. I commend the entire team for their commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.”

XL BECOMES TOP EXPORT TRUCK

Another milestone has been achieved at the Hyster forklift trucks plant in Craigavon, County Armagh. On the occasion of celebrating 35 years of manufacturing, its latest product, the Hyster XT forklift Series, is being introduced into Europe by the Hyster-Yale Group.

THE BEGINNING On the first day of the event celebrations, guests heard the story of the forklift factory, which began with the opening of the site in 1981.

Presentations outlined the advances at the factory over the years, outlining how it has set the standard for worldwide quality in forklift manufacturing as well as recognizing the experience and dedication of the team at the plant. It was built at a cost of £25 million with the objective of manufacturing a range of quality forklift trucks

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that could compete in world markets.

The highly automated factory was equipped with the latest robot systems and numerically controlled cutting and milling machines. Starting with 22,000 m2 of manufacturing space and 4,000 m2 of office space, the facility has been a success story, growing to over 41,300 m2 and now employing hundreds of people. In fact, 33 of the current staff have been working there since the first year that the plant opened.

The interactive event also looked towards a positive future, with the exclusive unveiling of the latest forklift truck to be manufactured in Craigavon for export across EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) – the Hyster XT Series.

TREE PLANTING A highlight of the first day was a special ceremony where a tree was planted by Northern Ireland’s First

The forklift factory is the largest of the few forklift truck manufacturing plants remaining on these islands today. Video presentations provided an insight of the plant at Craigavon, then and now. The Hyster H40-60 XL (2-3 tonnes capacity) forklift was the first product manufactured here. In the first 20 months of production about 3000 H40-60 XLs were made making it the UK’s number one export forklift.

Within 10 years the Craigavon factory had built more than 50,000 forklift trucks, which led to further substantial investment in 1991 to expand the plant, almost doubling the workforce in the process.

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INVESTMENT AND GROWTH 2003 saw another significant investment to establish the Ulster plant as a world-class manufacturing centre for internal combustion engine (ICE) trucks. In 2008 electric forklifts began production at the plant, and now thousands of different trucks are manufactured each year in Craigavon, with the vast majority exported to Europe, Russia, Africa and the Middle East.

Back in the 1980s the functionality of the factory was much more limited as initially only one type of truck was produced. “In 1981, it took 10 days to produce a forklift truck here – today, that’s down to four days from raw material to shipping, with increased

It also received the accolade of the prestigious ROSPA Gold Award for Health & Safety. Over the years, the factory has also won multiple awards for its commitment both to quality and to its staff, including achieving the Investors in People Gold Award in 2014 and being crowned “Best Place to Work” at The Irish News Workplace & Employment Awards 2013. The plant in Craigavon has also led the way for sustainability in manufacturing, investing several million pounds in strategies and technologies to protect the environment, saving energy and water, and reducing carbon emissions.

INTRODUCING THE HYSTER XT SERIES The second day of the celebration incorporated the latest Hyster ‘HUB’ experience which brought together a number of innovative solutions, services and partners that help to enhance the Hyster lift truck range, now the widest in the industry.

Guests had the opportunity to learn about recent product advances notably the new Hyster XT series, a tough and durable series in the 2.0-3.0 tonne capacity range of trucks that suit a variety of everyday indoor and outdoor applications in logistics, distribution and manufacturing. While the robust design and ease of service of the XT echoes the spirit of the 1981 XL truck, it obviously benefits from recent advances in design and engineering.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS The new Hyster H2.0-3.0XT series is available with diesel, LPG or duel fuel engines. The benefits of the Yanmar diesel engine include

flexibility to rapidly increase capacity to meet demand, despite producing a wide variety of truck models and configurations,” explained Alan Little, Vice President Manufacturing & Logistics EMEA. AWARD WINNING PLANT The commitment to quality at Craigavon has been recognized with a number of different awards. In 2015, the plant achieved ISO 50001 certification for its commitment to energy efficiency and development of an energy management system (EnMS).

cold conditions, delivering a cleaner exhaust by advancing the fuel injection timing based on water temperature.

For comfort for operators and others in the working area, the engines are fully isolated from the frame and axle preventing direct transmission of noise, keeping exposure to a minimum.

Vibration levels are also lowered, and with a full suspension seat which can be adjusted to suit the driver’s height and weight, operators can enjoy

super quick glow plugs allowing the engine to start quickly and reliably in

comfortable and easy operation, while remaining productive throughout the shift. To further help maintain productivity, the XT Series trucks have well placed controls and a large low step for ease of access and exit for operators.

Also showcased was the ‘Cool Truck’ designed especially for the paper and recycling industries to overcome the common problem of engines overheating due to dust and paper debris.

BRIGHT FUTURE In addition, the interactive sessions also introduced visitors to the Hyster Tracker telemetry solution, designed for improved fleet management. Power options and related solutions offered by Hyster were also on show, with flexible battery extraction solutions and energy efficient trucks to meet the particular needs of tough applications.

“Our work at the Craigavon plant has helped to set the standard for quality in manufacturing processes at Hyster-Yale’s plants across the globe.

We are pleased to be producing the latest Hyster XT truck here in Northern Ireland and look forward with excitement toward developments and successes we can achieve with our team over the next 35 years,” concluded Jim Downey, Plant Manager.

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The new Hyundai 9 series high performance forklift from Masterlift Ireland, only authorised Hyundai distributor for Ireland

The 9 series of Hyundai diesel counterbalance trucks are environmentally friendly, efficient, safe, ergonomically designed and suited for many different lifting applications.

With increased acceleration and better grade ability these diesel trucks are ideal for tough terrain, the hill assist control system will stop the machine rolling backwards if stopping on a slope or a ramp is applied.

The 9 series is equipped with a high powered engine. The Stage IIIB power unit is ultra-low in emissions and uses only a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC).

Avoiding the use of a DPF filter reduces down-time and as no additives are used it turns it to a ‘hassle free machine for the operator’.

ADVANCED SAFETY FEATURES A speed limiter comes as standard which is easy to program via the machines display monitor enabling smooth and safe operation of the vehicle.

A load sensor checks pressure in the lift cylinder in order to calculate the weight on the forks. The load is indicated on the display and if an overload occurs the operator is alerted by a warning sound at the same time the display monitor will show the weight of the load flashing red.

The new electric hand brake system is combined with an anti-roll back function. This means that if the machine is inclined more than threedegrees and the machine comes to a stop, the handbrake is automatically activated to prevent the machine rolling back.

Full LED headlights and rear combination lights offer the operator

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excellent visibility. Rear reflectors mounted on the counterweight further improve visibility. The optimised lift cylinder arrangement also provides the operator with wider visibility and the panoramic mirror improves the operators view when reversing.

The advanced LCD digital colour monitor keeps the operator fully informed, not only about general operational data, but also the safety warnings and speed limits are displayed. Also when the operator is reversing, an optional rear view camera is automatically activated within the monitor for safe backwards manoeuvring.

To prevent the machine being operated by non-qualified personnel and to protect the truck from theft there is an engine start limit feature where personal activation with an entrance code is needed.

The OPSS (Operator Presence Sensing System) is fitted as standard – this prevents mast and all drive movements of the truck if the operator is not seated.

ADVANCED DESIGN AND PRODUCTIVITY FEATURES The newly designed operator space provides excellent visibility and plenty of room ensuring that the operator is comfortable in his working environment. The position of the pedals has been revised too offering the operator a smoother drive.

Functions can be controlled via the levers – with the directional switch mounted on the lift lever and the tilt lock switch on the second lever – the operator has control over the mast and drive functions without taking his/ her hand off the steering wheel. This advantage in the machine’s controllability offers improved productivity, ergonomics and safety. There is also the option of a ‘Fingertip’ system which

combines the ease of the mini-levers with the directional switch mounted on the console planned for the near future.

An auto tilt levelling system has also been introduced to the new 9-series of machines which returns the mast to an upright vertical position with the push of a button.

EASY SERVICEABILITY – FAST AND EASY MAINTENANCE A large engine hood cover makes the engine compartment easily accessible for fast and efficient maintenance. The LCD monitor provides quick access to maintenance information – when a service is needed the driver receives a clear warning for early intervention – optimizing up-time!

The engine and cooling systems are protected from clogging by rear tyre covers and an undercover protective plate is available as an option for working in harsh and dusty environments. The clutch protection system prevents excessive use of inching. The DCSR (direction change shock relief) feature protects the drive line when changing direction. It allows abrupt forward/revers changing only at low speed.

All these features combine to make the new 9 series a versatile, cost effective and high quality solution for your material handling needs.

For 30 years at Masterlift Ireland its goal has been to bring to all its customers excellent product and quality service, with the new Hyundai 9 series it is confident it can continue to achieve this.

Please contact the Sales Department at Masterlift Ireland: Dublin 01 4580190 or Galway 091 753599 Email: mastwoi@eircom.net www.masterlift.ie 1986 – 2016 Celebrating 30 years supporting Irish industry

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Multimodal 10-12 May 2016 - NEC, Birmingham

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mostly in Africa. A special demo container is to travel the continent to assist its great work this summer.

TRUTAC www.trutac.co.uk

Now with a Galway branch, Titan can provide new and used containers for industrial and domestic use through leasing, hire and sale packages. With the investment in a new Volvo FM truck, on site deliveries can be made.

TRANSAID

TRANSAID www.transaid.org

Founded by Save the Children and the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport, Transaid has made great strides in providing transport solutions including logistics and training,

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FLEXI NARROW AISLE LTD www.flexi.co.uk

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TITAN CONTAINERS

TITAN CONTAINERS www.titancontainer.com

A leading supplier of temporary buildings, loading canopies and retractable tunnels to industrial and hospitality sectors, Spaciotempo recently supplied Bulmers in Clonmel with a temporary facility. It has over 40 years’ experience in designing and building these structures.

As overseas markets continue to grow, Flexi Narrow Aisle is now Europe’s largest manufacturer of articulated lift trucks, exporting to 64 countries worldwide. It developed its first articulated unit almost 25 years ago. The focus on marketing this year is on attending shows and exhibitions.

KALMAR www.kalmarglobal.com

KALMAR

For the past 20 years TruTac has gained expertise in developing web-based software programmes for tachographs, driving time and working time directive compliance legislation. Bespoke to suit every size of fleet, cost effective support and training is provided.

SPACIOTEMPO

TRUTAC

SPACIOTEMPO www.spacebrokers.co.uk

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review news II Through its global service network and solutions for seamless integration of port terminal processes, Kalmar is the big name in the business. Part of the Cargotec Group, it is the industry forerunner in terminal automation and material handing machinery.

carrier as it also offers full logistics operations.

DEKER SOLUTIONS www.deker.co.uk

Due to a broad portfolio of trailer, truck and van bodies, Deker has the necessary expertise in producing units for pallet network operators. At the lighter end, a new 4.2m3 Cityloader built on the Renault Master offers a 1 tonne payload.

BRITTANY FERRIES www.brittanyferries.com

BRITTANY FERRIES

With a dedicated Irish Country Manager, the Knights of Old Group is one of the largest privately owned logistics firms, operating a fleet of 250+ trucks and 300+ trailers in the UK, Ireland and across Europe. Established in 1865, the company has grown from a single horse and cart!

DEKER SOLUTIONS

KNIGHTS OF OLD

KNIGHTS OF OLD www.knightsofoldgroup.com

Huge investment going on at the moment in Dubai South, which has designed and built a massive 145 sq.km free zone for global logistics, taking in road, air and see cargo shipments. The site has direct lines with Jebel Ali Port and Al Maktoum International Airport.

DHL

DHL - www.dhl.co.uk

Boasting its bright yellow colour scheme, the DHL stand stood out from the other exhibitors. On-stand attractions included the opportunity to test your driving skills in a Formula 1 race-car simulator. DHL is more than just a parcel

The option of additional services between the UK and the North of Spain is certainly of interest to Irish exporters and hauliers. Brittany Ferries now operates 9 departures per week, with the addition of the freight only vessel MV Pelican which runs twice weekly, carrying 120 unaccompanied trailers.

AVERY WEIGH-TRONIX www.averyweigh-tronix.com

AVERY WEIGH-TRONIX

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The new SOLAS weight regulations now in force have seen additional interest in how Avery Weigh-Tronix systems benefit the concerned operator to ensure the new legislation is met. Avery is a global company specialising in developing products and services for many sectors. www.handling-network.com

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eDelivery Expo & Internet Retailing Expo NEC, Birmingham 27/28 April 2016 The letters making the word SOLD had more than one meaning at the second annual e-Delivery Expo (EDX) and the co-located Internal Retailing Expo (IRX).

Good business was done as all areas of the EDX and IDX were covered through SOLD – Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics and Delivery.

At the event, held at the

for a signature. Email alerts are sent to customers on delivery of the items.

DECARE SYSTEMS IRELAND (DSI) www.decaresystems.ie

NEC, Birmingham, we

DX www.dxdelivery.com

discovered what’s behind

DX provides proven next day delivery services for mail, parcels and 2-man deliveries to business and residential addresses nationwide, for both public and private sector companies in the UK & Ireland. In 2013, DX delivered over 170 million goods from retailers and e-tailers covering a wide range of items

the buy button in this growing multi-billion industry, particularly from an Irish angle.

AN POST www.anpost.ie Andrew Murphy, Innovation Manager at An Post was present with colleagues to promote the Irish postal services to UK customers including the new Delivery Box (priced in Ireland at €69.99), which is ideal for online shopping packets and parcels, or for ensuring confidentiality of your mail. A unique barcode scanning system acts as proof of delivery, so there is no need

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the digital brand, grow customer engagement and ultimately boost the bottom line for clients across many industries, from healthcare to fashion, retailing to marine search and rescue and beyond.”

The Cork based company with strong Mayo roots has over 18 years’ experience in the software development, designing, building and supporting multi-channel commerce for its clients. Blue Chip renowned brands such as AVON, Delta Dental, Estée Lauder, Levi’s and Ralph Lauren are on its books. As explained by Paul Ryan, Business Development Consultant at DSI; “Our work has helped to elevate

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EIRATECH ROBOTICS www.eiratech.com This award winning Dublin firm offers

the internet and e-commerce will be held in China from 10-14 October next. The 11th China (Shenzhen) International Logistic & Transportation Fair has teamed up with the 2nd China (Shenzhen) International Internet & E-commerce Expo as part of a China E-commerce & Logistics Mission that will also take place in Hong Kong. Flight and hotel recommendations are provided for both cities with the Chinese visit first. From our side of the world the UKWA is organising a delegation. Further information from Mark Millar – mark@ markmillar.com KNAPP www.knapp.com

the latest in robotics for automation in warehouses, distribution and e-fulfilment centres. Its ‘goods to person’ solution finds and brings the correct items to pickers to fulfil orders for dispatch. EiraTech estimates that personnel time wasted walking and searching for items can take up to 70% of their time, whereas its solutions achieve 99.5% accuracy while simultaneously increasing ‘picks’ by six fold.

Heavy infrastructure such as rails, conveyors, etc are not required, unlike other systems, so they can be installed quickly, moved or extended.

Knapp designs, installs, maintains and upgrades logistics systems for orderpicking, conveying and storage requirements. The Austrian-owned group has a number of top UK brands on its books

INTERNET & E-COMMERCE EXPO www.ciefair.com & http://en.semfair.com such as John Lewis, Boots, Marks & Spencer, Clarks and Staples. Its new automated handling system called OSR Shuttle Technology enables the preparation of packages for shipment within 30 minutes of order placement. Hugo Boss in Germany has bought into this system and a number of Irish companies are interested currently.

successful displays at the CV Show to be followed by Multimodal a few weeks later, Narrow Aisle demonstrated the suitability of the Flexi AC range of articulated warehouse forklift trucks.

Since Narrow Aisle pioneered the first Flexi articulated truck in the early 1990s, it has gone on to become the most popular globally with over 5,000 units sold to date.

ROYAL MAIL www.royalmail.com Did you know that 28% of all on-line shoppers return items? And that the most common purchases are clothes (33%), computer games/DVDs (20%), toys (19%) and computer devices (18%). In the UK the Royal Mail is the preferred carrier. Each day the postal services provider delivers to all 29 million addresses across the UK. Its international delivery partners include An Post. Royal Mail’s latest innovation includes a 5-stage item tracking system, which includes a compensation package.

NARROW AISLE www.flexi.co.uk

Two major events associated with

This event is the second of three exhibitions undertaken by Narrow Aisle within a few weeks. Following

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Tempting Tech at CEMAT Europe set the stage last month as one major event captured global attention with glamour, controversy, dance routines and astonishing artificial intelligence. No, not the Eurovision, but CeMAT, the world’s leading trade show for logistics and supply chain.

Operated by Deutsche Messe in Hannover, CeMAT 2016 ran from 31 May to 3 June and was a chance for the industry to show off its most innovative products from all parts of the intralogistics spectrum.

The theme for CeMAT 2016 was “Smart Supply Chain Solutions” with keynote speakers exploring the pivotal role of logistics in today’s increasingly integrated supply and “value chains”.

“Soon, all parts containers, racks, materials handling and transport systems and even the materials themselves will be intelligent,” said Dr. Andreas Gruchow, member of the Managing Board at Deutsche Messe, from Hannover.

“This will greatly increase the flexibility of logistics processes and companies’ ability to control and monitor them. Competitiveness in the Cimcorp Mercadona Gantry

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integrated with conveyors and fast sorters.

Operating as an intelligent swarm, the Open Shuttles communicate with each other as they whizz about and autonomously distribute orders between themselves.

But robots weren’t the only excitement.

Over 1,000 companies Bito Smart Slide shelving ideal for ecommerce from around the world were exhibiting their logistics industry ultimately comes wares, including forklift trucks in down to speed, precision, flexibility all their varieties, conveyor systems, and availability. Digitalization will racking, materials handling and lifting boost logistics companies’ performance equipment, access platforms, Auto across all of these critical success ID systems, scanning technology, factors,” said Dr. Gruchow. warehouse management and control Indeed smart solutions abounded.

IT, and every kind of automation from Robotic materials handling specialist Cimcorp was displaying its latest order-picking system, a gantrybased robot that makes extremely rapid order picks and boasts 100 per cent accuracy. “Our robotic systems are designed for fast manufacture, installation and start-up,” explained Kai Tuomisaari, KNAPP Open Cimcorp’s VP of Shuttle Closeup Sales & Projects.

“Being modular, they are scalable to provide flexibility for the future, so can be expanded – or even moved – quite easily.” he added.

Perhaps the most endearing of the robots on show were KNAPP’s free-range “Open Shuttles”. These little droids use intelligent image recognition technology and can be combined with various picking methods, and

storage to pick and packing.

And if that all seems like an unholy mix, it’s worth considering that this diversity is key. To the uninitiated, one warehouse may seem very much like any other. But as we look into different case studies and projects getting off the ground, we are reminded that every distribution centre is unique. A multitude of factors affect how operations can and should run, from the product mix to throughput, available space and, of course, budget.

The flashiest kit is not always the most efficient solution.

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A thoughtful approach often means asking the experts. Edward Hutchison, MD of BITO Storage Systems re-iterates the value of a good plan, to ensure that any investment will actually improve warehouse efficiency for the long term rather than burden the operation with more technology than required, which he warns can actually constrain the company’s growth.

“Storage density, pick cycle times and product profile will all have a part to play. These benefits need to be weighed up to gauge whether the investment will be a wise one.

For example, while fully automated storage and retrieval offers the highest storage density combined with fast and accurate operation, it will often require a large investment with a payback measured in years,” he emphasised.

For the small to medium sized enterprise, Edward said a more basic system is often a better fit. “Live systems are particularly suited to SMEs who need to compete with larger rivals that may be benefiting from the deployment of automation. While live storage will initially cost more than static shelving or pallet racking, it gives a far greater pick location density saving, for example, up to 20 percent of floor space for small parts storage.”

A trade show of CeMAT’s size is obviously an invaluable place to soak up ideas and learn about the range and scope of equipment available to power today’s logistics operations. But there will be nil points for getting dazzled by the display, and those who focus on what exactly will work best for their business will be the winners.

Flying the flag for Ireland was Monaghan based Combilift.

The firm displayed a raft of its wares whilst also luring punters in by offering Guinness and putting on one of the more entertaining displays at the show, namely it’s Combi-CB dance routine, using its multi directional trucks to captivate all comers.

The smallest of Combilift’s offerings was the Combi-WR and its multidirectional counterpart, the Combi-WR4. Both are pedestrian reach stackers with features such as a pantograph reach, side shift and tilting fork carriage, and the firm reckons they are the only trucks of their kind able to work in aislewidths of 2.1m pallet to pallet. The patented multi-position tiller has a push button control to rotate the rear wheel parallel to the chassis and back again for security when picking and placing loads in confined spaces.

At the other end of the scale,

visitors could not miss the Combi-SC Straddle Carrier which can lift and transport containers and other out-ofgauge loads. Its light unladen weight and low ground pressure compare well with conventional heavy handling forklifts, reach stackers or mobile cranes. This enables operation on poor and semi rough terrain without the need for costly investment on ground resurfacing or improvement.

This exhibit was to be delivered to Römmelt Hallenbau, which specialises in the construction of halls, riding arenas and large covered structures.

This client has specified an exciting new feature that is particularly in

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demand for operations that work indoors, and that’s the remote control.

The Combi-SC is now available with a ride in cab, with a remote control or a combination of both.

Text: Johanna Parsons

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Business Strategy for Financial Success

Here are ten key management issues road transport operators need to concentrate on to achieve financial success.

FOCUS ON CUSTOMERS: Very often warehouse and logistics providers concentrate on equipment and staff issues, and rarely communicate with their customers. The perception is that a call to a customer will only result in the need to listen to current problems! That may be true, but is it not far better to understand any customer issues before they decide to take their business elsewhere? Also it’s the value added services that you may be able to offer that will secure your customer into the future and add profit to the business.

GATHER AND ANALYSIS INFORMATION: If your accountant provides a set of management accounts showing a low margin, study this information in detail to ascertain which customers are profitable. For customers that are unprofitable, look at focussing on elements of the work that provide financially rewarding margins, but seek to eliminate other work.

SHARPEN MARKETING SKILLS: Most logistics providers never look at marketing their business, rather depend on growing the business by way of referrals. Nowadays we are in a very changing economic climate, we work in a global economy and we need to position our companies in what ever

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niche that will maximise profit. Having our name on a hundred vehicles may make us well known to other hauliers, but if we need to target the MDs of indigenous manufacturing and distribution firms we need a marketing strategy that will reach that audience.

that have been successful to see what formula has been applied, and learn from it! Many firms that are successful have no real issue sharing expertise with businesses that are not in direct competition with them.

IMPROVE SOMETHING EVERY DAY:

ELIMINATE WASTE: Profitable businesses have senior management that on one hand look forward strategically with five and ten year plans so the firm is consistently growing and changing. while at the same time constantly look at all costs including lighting, heating, phones and even stationery to eliminate waste.

INCREASE CUSTOMER PERCEPTION OF VALUE: It is a fact that very often businesses go to customers and explain cost increases, but never explain the full level of service provided and how that service actually saves them money.

Position the business uniquely: If you are a niche player or a dominant player in a certain location, you have an advantage re cost, rate negotiation and profitability.

STUDY THE SUCCESS OF OTHERS: In Ireland we have a unique quality of begrudging the success of others that have made a success of their business.

I believe we all should look at those

If every day you had to make one positive change, no matter how small, imagine how well run your business would be after one year!

EMBRACE CHANGE: Successful Irish firms have evolved over many decades as the economic climate, people’s needs, and technology changes how we service customers. If you don’t change you will be pushed aside, if you embrace change you may lead.

PULL THE TRIGGER: In situations where suppliers, workers, or customers are not complying with our requirements, we typically tend to persevere. The biggest management failing is indecision. The comment that we will leave it alone and review later when we know we have to make a decision immediately is the reason many businesses go bust. Don’t be afraid to make the tough decisions.

Text: Donal Dempsey

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CNH Industrial Construction Equipment plant achieves Bronze Level designation in World Class Manufacturing

Following an independent audit, the Case Construction Equipment plant in San Mauro, Italy has been awarded Bronze levels status. This achievement

follows CNH Industrial’s investment in transforming San Mauro into a flagship production site for excavators in the EMEA (Europe, the Middle East & Africa) region.

CASE manufactures, sells and supports a full line of construction equipment around the world. This portfolio includes loader/backhoes, excavators, motor graders, wheel

loaders, vibratory compaction rollers, crawler dozers, skid steers, compact track loaders and rough-terrain forklifts.

WCM is one of the global manufacturing industry’s highest standards for the integrated management of manufacturing plants and processes.

It is a pillar-structured system based on continuous improvement, designed to eliminate waste and loss from the production process by identifying objectives such as zero injuries, zero defects, zero breakdowns and zero waste.

CNH Industrial has 61 plants around the world involved in WCM, now totalling 12 silver and 22 bronze level designations.

WHALE launches CityCycler range As an extension to its product line, Whale Tankers has enhanced its renowned and widely proven KaiserWhale range with its CityCycler – a sewer-cleaning jet-vac with continuous water recycling. Mounted to an 18-tonne chassis, the CityCycler can also be supplied on a 16-tonne chassis, plus the recycling range also includes the 26-tonne Urban Recycler and also the 26 & 32-tonne KaiserWhale.

The 18-tonne CityCycler sits on a DAF LF 4x2 Euro 6 chassis and is built for use in a wide range of water recycling applications for public and private sector customers. The tank is manufactured from stainless steel and has a debris compartment of 5,000 litres, while the addition of a clean water tank and discharge is achieved

through a fully opening rear door.

The CityCycler provides continuous water recycling using a rotating 500 micron filter. The high performance water jetting is provided by a transformer pump developed for use on recycled water and provides up to 180l/min of recycled water for cleaning. Vacuum is by a liquid ring, KWP 900 providing 900m3/h (600 cfm), and loading is achieved by a lightweight MOLEX spiral boom, hydraulically operated with a hose reach of four metres below ground.

Having multiple stainless steel lockers fitted to both sides of the vehicle allows dedicated storage for both PPE and a specific hygiene

New corporate video from Faymonville

Renowned Belgian trailer builder Faymonville has produced a new corporate video which was filmed at its three production facilities and on the famous motor-racing circuit of SpaFrancorchamps.

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In the lead up to the UEFA Champions League Final at the San Siro Stadium in Milan, Italy, Nissan revealed the first official image of its all-new NV300 mid-sized van. Featuring styling cues from the company’s crossover range, it is a successor to the popular Primastar and will fill the gap between the award-winning NV200 and NV400.

Based on the Trafic van range from Nissan’s Allaince partner, the new NV300 is actually the fourth light

commercial based on the same vehicle with the GM Opel/Vauxhall Vivaro and new Fiat Professional Talento also manufactured and supplied by the French brand.

When it arrives in showrooms in the autumn, the NV300 will further strengthen Nissan’s position as an LCV manufacturer with one of the widest ranges in Europe. It includes the new Navara Pick-up (reigning International Pick-up Award winner) and the pioneering zero-emission e-NV200. Key to its appeal will be the NV300’s market-leading warranty. It’s a five-year/100,000-mile pan-European, manufacturer-backed policy that’s fully

Nissan completes revised LCV line-up with new NV300 transferrable to second and subsequent owners. It includes five years’ roadside assistance cover. For complete peace of mind, the warranty extends to all Nissan genuine accessories, demonstrating the confidence Nissan has in the quality and reliability of its LCVs and aftersales programmes.

Available in a wide range of derivatives, including a Combi passenger carrier, further details including details of the new NV300’s powerful and efficient Euro 6 diesel engines, load capacity and pricing will be made at the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show in Hannover, Germany in September.

Vans remain backbone of European Economy Commercial vans continue to make a significant and growing contribution to the European economy, according to a recent study.

The Centre for Economics and Business Research report shows that van-dependent businesses contributed a total of €584 billion to the major economics of France, Germany, and the UK in 2014 - an increase of 16 percent compared with 2010, and an amount approaching the overall economy of Switzerland.

Ford commissioned the report to better understand the impact of commercial vans on today’s European economy. The survey highlights continuing growth in usage, driven by transport for online shopping and newly-created businesses in trades like painting, plumbing and plastering; and traditional van-based industries like building, maintenance/repair, utilities and transport.

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2015. In 2014 shoppers in Poland and Spain spent 23 percent and 20 percent more online respectively than during the previous year.

This rapid growth has contributed to a continuing increase in the number of working vans, and has strengthened the market for new vans in Europe’s key markets. French drivers operate the most vans, with 5.2 million vehicles registered in 2014, followed by 4.6 million in Spain, 3.8 million in Italy, 3.5 million in the UK, 2.7 million in Poland and 2.3 million in Germany. Poland shows the greatest increase amongst the top six nations, up 85 percent since 2000. Sales of medium vans like Transit are strongest in Germany, with 281,000 vehicles registered in 2014, followed by 231,000 in the UK, and 187,000 in France.

Van sales and usage also have

been boosted by the birth of many new small businesses, in the UK especially, following the financial crisis.

For example, construction trades like painting, plastering and plumbing have shown rapid growth, with more than 24,000 new businesses established in 2013, 30 percent more than in 2010.

In addition, the Centre for Economics and Business Research – which produces reports for the UK Government – reveals that major economic benefits from van usage, extends beyond the direct business impact, such as through the tax contribution to public finances. In the UK, van drivers covered 102 billion kilometres during 2014, up by 20 percent compared with 2008, generating more than €7 billion in fuel duty.

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New Iveco re-enters Road Sweeper market with latest Eurocargo

Following the launch of the award winning Iveco Eurocargo last year, the Italian brand has re-entered the road sweeper market resulting from a joint design and development project with Johnston Sweepers.

Surrey-based Johnston Sweepers has designed and developed a new generation of road sweepers for the UK & Ireland markets. A new Eurocargo 150E25K, featuring a 12-speed EuroTronic gearbox manufactured by ZF, was the first unit to roll off the

production line. It featured at Iveco’s outdoor exhibition area at the recent CV Show.

Previously a market leader in this niche area, the new Eurocargo sweeper chassis will be offered in 7.5, 12, 15 and 18 tonne GVW models, and in left-hand drive, right-hand drive and dual steer variants.

Commenting on the launch, Martin Flach, Product Director at Iveco, says: “We see significant potential for new Eurocargo in this specialist market

and have worked closely with the team at Johnston Sweepers to optimise the vehicle and body features. The low-speed environment and frequent stop/start nature of sweeper work is a perfect match for our HI-SCR technology. We’re confident that sweeper operators will recognise the clear advantages of a Euro 6 solution which avoids the need for forced regeneration.”

The launch model Eurocargo 150E25K featured at the CV Show was built on a 3,690mm wheelbase. The 12-speed ZF EuroTronic gearbox,is the same gearbox offered in Stralis heavy trucks and delivers the best combination of driveability for sweeper operations, matched with two-pedal driving comfort.

Scania calls up Ericsson to test 5G mobile technology Swedish truck, bus and powertrain manufacturer Scania has become the first company to test Ericsson’s new 5G technology components, as part of a collaboration between the two firms exploring the use of 5G networks in transport communications.

The technology will feature prominently in trials of autonomous driving and connected vehicles. Three stateof-the-art mobile base stations have been installed at Scania’s R&D facility in Södertälje and the test network will be continuously updated with new technology as it is being developed.

“The new test network with its 5G components allows for a high quality mobile network service, with low-latency and high bandwidth, where a lot of complex data can be transferred very quickly and very reliably - providing us with a ‘priority communications lane’ when it comes to projects such as autonomous driving

and platooning,” explained Anders Ställberg, Scania’s Project Manager for City Automation.

Having a ‘priority lane’ has sometimes been an issue in crowded pre-5G networks, where users have to battle for space with those who are streaming films, music or games, for example. 5G will support many more instances of use than 4G networks particularly in communication between

machines.

For Scania, the low latency (delay) in 5G connections means that the new technology could be used by vehicles transmitting braking or directional information to each other, where speed and reliability are vital. It could also be used to help improve the reliability and speed of the exchange of the information between the two or more vehicles in a truck platoon. Where previously WLAN technology has been used, the 5G technology, with its guaranteed level of latency and bandwidth, could offer an alternative.

The new technology can also play a key role in tests of Scania’s autonomous vehicle system, such as self-driving vehicles continuously updating a map for autonomous driving, stored on a central server, for distribution to other vehicles in the system.

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Breaks all-records again

The 2016 running of Bauma trade show brought over 580,000 visitors from over 200 countries through the turnstiles of the Munich Fairgrounds in Germany. With 3,423 exhibitors from over 58 countries, at this one location attendees found all things construction, from mining, tunneling, and to demolition from the smallest drill bit to the world’s largest excavators, and cranes. Some of the heaviest machines can take weeks to transport and assemble at the venue.

Giving his views on Bauma 2016, Masatoshi Morishita, MD & CEO at Komatsu Europe said: “We make use of the attention Bauma attracts to present our innovations. This trade show really drives the entire industry forward.”

The next Bauma runs from April 8 to 14, 2019 in Munich.

FOCKERSPERGER F220 SPIDER

SCHMITZ CARGOBULL

The aptly named F220 Spider was one exhibit that brought visitors to an abrupt halt. The 4x4 pipe and cable plough is just one of the many special units from the Germany company that has a history stretching back to 1865.

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The renowned German trailer maker and Europe’s number one brand for many years, took the opportunity to demonstrate it’s S.HD Heavy Duty Semi-Trailer. The highly acclaimed galvanised tri-axle uses bolted fastenings and is rated for a 50 tonne payload.

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Italian dump truck producer Perlini revealed its new 405 WD model. The new 405 cab features better sound insulation and reduced vibration. In addition, the 405 also gets improved

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EGR-free power units. Designed to comply with the forthcoming Stage V regulations, and offers outputs ranging from 100 to 430 hp.

impressive display at the Fairgrounds in Munich. HYVA’s main news at the Bauma Show, was recent improvements made to its Titan skip loader range.

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tele-handlers., as well as its crawler and wheeled excavators. The impressive stand stretched to over 4,500 sqm.

CATERPILLAR

Arguably one highlight of the show was Komatsu’s launch of the massive PC7000. With it’s twin 1675 hp (each) engines, and 36cm³ bucket capacity it made for a memorable impressive sight and sound. Komatsu’s indoor display also generated a sense of appreciation for its product lines.

JCB

Well known for its road going transmissions and drivelines for over a century, German specialists, ZF is also a major provider of driveline components to the ultra heavy vehicle and equipment producers globally.

The world famous equipment producer’s internal display drew much attention with its C32 power unit. This twin turbo 32.1 litre V12 develops 746-895 kW (1,000 - 1,200 hp), and is widely fitted to the CAT product line and other OEMs.

FIAT POWERTRAIN TECHNOLOGIES (FPT)

CUMMINS

At Bauma 2016, renowned British brand, JCB celebrated it's 70th anniversary, and marked the occasion by unveiling a dozen new products. 12 of the 40 units on display were new models including this impressive and versatile Hydradig 110.

With its stand-alone identity under the CNH Industrial Group, FPT has developed some of the major firsts in driveline technology. One of these big developments is its Hi-eSCR Euro 6 SCR-only engine range that operates without EGR.

DOOSAN Just about everything outdoors at Bauma is big. So to accommodate Doosan’s display of artic-dumpers, and

Another major supplier with a story to tell was Cummins. The US drivetrain giant revealed its next generation

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BYD raises its mast high on entering EU forklift market

Innovation and high levels of technology are now broadly evident in the Chinese automotive and industrial engineering industries.

Constant research and development by the big brands is starting to reap rewards and over the next few years, Chinese produced vehicles of all types will become household names across Europe.

Take BYD (Build Your Dreams) for instance, a multi-faceted company established in 1995, that employs 180,000 people across the industrialised east coast of China, produces batteries for particularly every conceivable component, but also electric cars, vans, buses, forklifts with zero emission trucks and warehouse equipment in the pipeline. BYD is the world’s largest battery producer.

During a recent trip to Shenzhen, a visit and tour of its vast facilities took in its production facilities, laboratories and headquarters. We departed overwhelmed by the high level of technology and top class manufacturing processes. Leading up to the discovery journey, we were familiar with the BYD electric buses that are in operation and use at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam and on trial in a number of major cities across Europe. At a smaller scale, its

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electric taxi fleet based on a conventionally styled 5-door hatchback (with 400Km range distance) are also in use in this continent. Right from the foundation, the BYD Green Dream objective is being released – building high quality, zero emission products and components for the automotive and industrial sectors. Privately owned, it does have one of the leading philanthropists in Warren Buffet as shareholder.

25,000 engineers within the company work on perfecting and expanding its product portfolio.

Partnerships currently exist with the Volkswagen Group and MG Rover while Denza, an electric car brand dedicated to the Chinese market is jointly owned by BYD and Daimler.

Over 500 electric powered cars are produced daily, with four different models coming off the same line. Lots of automation is to be found here with robots carrying out welding and other component fitting duties, overseen by silent, diligent human operators.

The secret of BYD’s success is the advances made within its battery developments. Using lithium-iron phosphate as its base, it has enhanced the power, energy and sustainability levels from each cell, adding much deserved, consumer driven range distance for each gadget or vehicle fitted. Safer and affordable compared to lead acid as used by forklift producers, the lithium-iron phosphate powering the BYD range of forklift have a battery life of 8 years or up to 10,000

hours of operation. In contrast, the battery does not have to be taken out when charging. This can be done within 3-5 hours for full charge or 1–2 hours in quick charge mode.

Battery range distance lasts over one shift of operation thereby saving time and money in the warehouse. Strong aftersales back up and transparent warranty programmes are part of the deal. Due to the high quality build philosophy of the BYD forklift being built and test driven, they do not come cheap, as they will be priced on par with the top 5 brands currently in the marketplace - which in itself shows

where Chinese manufacturers are heading in such a short space of time.

Interestingly, componentry for its products are sources in Europe although made by their Chinese production partners such as Grammer seats, Continental belts and pipes.

For its range of forklifts on sale in Europe, a second generation was developed before entering this market, as standards of quality, comfort and lower levels of total costs of ownership are required. Since 2010, BYD has been building electric forklifts. Great progress has been made and the company sees strong potential for its current and future model ranges. Based on a simple solid structure, Computer Aided Design (CAD) techniques

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are used with significant focus on durability and reliability. For instance, the twin motor casing on the forklifts are sealed and waterproofed and the battery pack after its first working life cycle can easily be moved and replaced.

Coming on stream allied to the forklift range is a host of warehouse products such as 2/3/4 tonne pallet trucks, 1-4 tonne stackers, a 5-tonne tractor plus 1.6-1.8 tonne reach trucks.

Prototypes of AGVs (Automatic Guided Vehicles) were on test while we were at one of the factories. VNAs (Very Narrow Aisle) reach trucks will appear next year.

Stringent quality control measures are undertaken with ongoing checks on every outsourced component used firstly, and then again when all of the

BYD Forklift truck range and more A trip on the high-speed Bullet train running at 307kp/h brought us from Shenzhen to Shaoguan to visit BYD’s Forklift factory and nearby quality control laboratory, plus its extensive test area. Here we saw the range of forklifts currently available plus some future prototypes. Javier Contijoch, who heads up the European division for BYD, our guide and advisor throughout our visit, was again keen to point out the key advantages of the BYD way with its use of modified lithium-irons phosphate as its main source of energy.

“Whether your operation is singleshift or multi-shift, with BYD forklift, all you need is one battery. And the BYD battery charges so fast that you will only need a few minutes during

manufacturing processes are complete. Battery safety is paramount within the organisation.

At the recent CeMAT show in Germany, BYD had a significant presence to showcase its latest products, while also demonstrating its growing presence across Europe, which includes Ireland and the UK. Two main dealers have been appointed in Ireland covering the island as a whole – Dawson Materials Handling (Belfast & Dublin) and Rathmore Forklifts (Cork). Sales processes are in place with parts back-up provided directly from Rotterdam. Gary Winter has been appointed as County Manager for both regions. He sees the forklift (counterbalance) segment to grow and get heavier, especially with electric power, in which BYD excels. “For me, the decision to buy a BYD forklift is clear cut, they are clean, efficient, durable and offer a great return on the investment. Plus, the peace of mind offered with quick charging and little or no maintenance, through its life cycle.”

While on tour at one of BYD’s battery factories, we left impressed at the total automisation of production.

Operatives only have to press a few buttons and oversee the seamless assembly of the multi-shaped and sized battery cell packs, all neatly stacked in 10m high racking systems. Again, precision is the key here from manufacturing to quality testing, which includes corrosion, weather and vibration tests.

Currently global demand for forklifts is at 250,000 units, with 20,000 within the EU. BYD is chasing 10% of that market and within a year or three will have over half the Member States covered.

In further expanding its variety of product lines related to the commercial automotive industry, expect to see a selection of 5/7/9 tonne GVW electric trucks around the same time as the revised range of light panel vans are introduced.

Developing solar panels and harnessing the energy produced is another aspect to its business. And to continue on the eco-friendly theme, it also makes windmills. Massive facilities in this field have been installed in Nevada, USA and at the Heineken plant in the Netherlands.

BYD is a force to be reckoned with. In more ways than one, its mast is raised and ready to take on the opposition. Is the top 5 prepared to stem the tide?

brakes to top it up. Just place the forklift next to a BYD charger, plug it in, which takes only four seconds, and keep it charging until you need to resume operations. This fast charging makes possible to work double or single shifts with just one battery, while other technologies require to utilise two batteries.”

BYD lithium-iron phosphate batteries have a long life and with the 8-year/10,000 hours warranty. At the end of this period, more that 65% of the battery capacity will remain, extending the forklift life for many more years.

BYD’s Counterbalance forklift range covers from 1.6 to 3.5 tonnes with 3 or 4 wheeled models. ECB16 is the 1.6 tonne, and the line-up progresses to the ECB18, ECB20, ECB25 and to the ECB35. All feature 80v technology, with fast charging options from 1-2 and 3 hours duration. All BYD forklifts are well specified with Grammer seat, flashing beacon, non-marking tyres, LED lighting, with high quality build

quality using weld technology for the truck frame, mast and overhead guard. Evidence of the levels of quality adhered to was presented while at the Kuichong Lab’s component quality control centre. A separate test area is at the end of the welding and assembly lines. We were also given a demonstration in the outdoor intensive and ramp test area.

Within the sectioned laboratory facility 100% safety is assured especially with the battery packs, which are certified to be safe under all types of adverse conditions and misuse, such as burning, short circuit, overload, penetration, crush, soaking etc,.

BYD’s PTP20H Pallet Truck has a 2-tonne load capacity with a 12kp/h top travelling speed, while the EPS14 Stacker has a 1.4 tonne capacity.

Further expansion of the above products are being designed and developed.

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More than 700,000 MercedesBenz truck kits shipped worldwide since 1966

Wörth am Rhein, Germany - The CKD-Center at the Mercedes-Benz Wörth plant is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. In 1966, the location began producing complete truck parts kits, known as CKD kits (Completely Knocked Down), for

Assembly Kits from Wörth Tap into International Growth Markets Thanks to its high degree of flexibility, the CKD-Center is always able to meet customers’ requirements at short notice in other markets around the world. By now, the CKD-Center uses this model in an exceedingly flexible and reliable manner to supply parts kits for Mercedes-Benz trucks to

assembly abroad. To date, a total of 700,000 CKDs have been packaged in Wörth and shipped throughout the world. The kits are assembled into complete trucks with the usual MercedesBenz quality at plants in countries like South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Malaysia, among others.

“At the Mercedes-Benz Wörth plant we are proud to be putting our trucks on roads around the world. numerous markets like South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Brazil and Russia, in accordance with customers’ specific requirements.

Also, the planned return to the Iranian market will henceforth be covered with parts kits from the Mercedes-Benz Wörth plant. The local assembly in the markets allows meeting the demands of truck customers, which vary signifi-

For 50 years our CKD-Center plays a key role in reinforcing our position in important growth markets outside Europe. At the center of competence for CKD production, our highly qualified workforce knows exactly how to produce trucks at top quality and ship them overseas for assembly,” said Gerald Jank, Head of the MercedesBenz Wörth plant. “In the coming years we want to keep growing strongly outside of Europe. Thus, we will invest around €3million in the center of competence for CKD.”

cantly by region, rapidly. Customers also benefit economically from local production due to the significantly lower import duties at many places.

Half a Century of CKD Know-how from Wörth

CKD production at the Wörth plant started five decades ago with around 500 kits. Even back then, the first truck kits were sent to Iran. In 1969, the CKD-Center produced more than 11,000 CKD kits for the first time.

Since 1978 parts kits are assembled at the CKD packaging hall with container loading.

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Today, the CKD-Center in Wörth employs about 450 people. The current portfolio of the CKD-Center in Wörth includes the MercedesBenz Actros, Axor and Atego in the fields of road and construction site transport.

The special Unimog and Zetros vehicles are also shipped as kits.

ABOUT THE MERCEDES-BENZ WÖRTH PLANT The largest truck assembly plant of Mercedes-Benz Trucks was founded in Wörth am Rhein in 1963 and

produces the Mercedes-Benz Antos, Arocs and Atego trucks - as well as the Actros, the world’s most successful heavy-duty truck for the last 20 years.

The Mercedes-Benz special trucks such as the Econic, Unimog and Zetros are also built here. Up to 470 trucks customized according to customer requirements leave Wörth every day.

Customers in over 150 countries value the “Quality made in Wörth.”

With more than 11,000 employees, the Mercedes-Benz Wörth plant is the second-largest employer in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate.

Text: Rob Van Dieten

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Swarm intelligence from KNAPP’s Open Shuttles be combined with KNAPP’s latest picking procedures, intelligent image recognition technology, fast sorters and robot technology.

SAFE OPERATION

With versions for handling plastic totes, cardboard trays and pallet loads, Open Shuttle driverless vehicles from KNAPP are ideal for a whole host of intralogistics applications.

Featuring swarm intelligence, the free-roaming Open Shuttles communicate with each other and autonomously distribute orders among themselves according to the principle, ‘the swarm is where the work is’. In combination with KNAPP’s Streamline conveyor system, the Open Shuttle technology offers the ideal balance between flexibility and performance in both distribution and manufacturing environments. Unlike a static conveyor system, the Open Shuttles can undertake transport tasks without creating obstructions for personnel, forklift trucks and other vehicles. The versatile Open Shuttles, which can

serve both manual workstations and automated conveyor systems, guarantee efficient and error-free execution of complex transport orders.

INTELLIGENT ROUTING KNAPP’s Open Shuttles are the next generation of automated guided vehicles (AGVs) because they manoeuvre through the warehouse without optical or physical aids. The vehicles react dynamically to obstacles and autonomously plan their paths and any alternative routes. A fleet management system optimizes the transport paths, co-ordinates the shuttles with each other and controls collision avoidance.

As well as intelligent routing, the Open Shuttles ensure safe movement at all times. Through an innovative dimension scanner, each vehicle detects static as well as moving objects and reacts intuitively. The Open Shuttles independently plan the fastest route for their tasks and find alternative

RAPID INSTALLATION The track-free design allows fast installation and seamless integration into existing environments.

The free-roaming vehicles avoid the costs of structural modifications and save space by reducing the need for static conveyors. The solution features an intuitive and user-friendly interface for monitoring operation of the vehicles. This also enables the system to be adapted quickly and easily by the customer’s own staff to meet changing logistics needs. If a workstation is moved, for example, the Open Shuttles can be set up for the new target destination in less than a minute. Features of the interface include the activation or deactivation of the Open Shuttles, layout changes and locking of warehouse areas, to name but a few. The AGVs can also

routes when blocked by an obstacle, without the need for optical or physical aids. This guarantees safe and flexible interaction with people and other transport vehicles, including other Open Shuttles.

PROVEN SUCCESS Open Shuttles are operating efficiently and reliably at a number of customer sites across Europe. The fastenings and tools supplier, Würth, is using Open Shuttles at two of its facilities in Germany; pallet-handling Open Shuttles are in operation at the distribution centre of the food retailer, SPAR, in Maria Saal, Austria; and the agricultural supplier, Grene, has an Open Shuttle solution at its warehouse in Skjern, Denmark. www.handling-network.com

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55 work related fatalities in 2015

Figures released by the Health & Safety Authority (HSA) in January last show that 55 people were killed in work-related accidents in 2015. This is exactly the same number of fatalities that occurred in 2014. Fatalities in agriculture were down by 40%, with 18 deaths reported compared to 30 in 2014. However, construction fatalities increased from 8 in 2014 to 11 in 2015 and the marine sector also saw an increase from one in 2014 to five in 2015.

Incidents involving vehicles were the main cause of fatal accidents in the workplace, accounting for 21 of the total. 15 people were killed as a result of falls from height, the second most common cause of death. Two-thirds of work-related deaths (37 of 55) occurred in businesses with fewer than 10 employees, mainly in agriculture, construction and fishing. There were 4 child fatalities in 2015, all of which occurred in agriculture. The county with the highest number of fatalities in 2015 was Cork with 10 reported, followed by Donegal with 6.

Brian Higgisson, Assistant Chief Executive of the Health & Safety Authority, said the Authority will be looking for further improvements and reductions in accidents during 2016: “All work-related deaths are tragic and while we must cautiously welcome the reduction in agriculture fatalities, it is still the most dangerous occupation and that needs to change.

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to changes in behavior and fewer accidents in all the sectors this year.”

Mr. Higgisson also stated that along with the agriculture and construction sectors, there will also be an emphasis on workrelated health risks in 2016: “We will continue to direct resources to the high-risk sectors, but health issues such as those caused by exposure to asbestos, dust, noise and manual handling are also major risks in the workplace. These hazards account for more working days lost than injuries and we intend to increase our focus on these topics during 2016.”

The HSA website provides detailed breakdown of the fatalities by sector and county. Although the full cause of these accidents is not included, we see that four of the deaths are related to the ‘Transport & Storage’ sector, which we

can assume includes forklift trucks.

FORKLIFT TRUCKS – DANGERS AHEAD Forklifts are potentially some of the most hazardous vehicle types in the workplace, frequently found in warehouses, workshops, yards and factories. The dangers associated with use of lift trucks in the workplace are often underestimated. Employees working with or around them often become complacent because electrically powered lift trucks in particular are quiet, busy, in frequent use and part of the environment.

However, incidents involving lift

trucks are usually serious and often fatal. These machines are very heavy, even when unladen and there is very little protection for pedestrians.

The most common types of incidents involving forklift trucks are: Struck by a moving truck Struck by a load falling from the truck Overturn of the truck Fall from a height Trapped between the mast and overhead guard A 20 year old man was killed in January of this year when the load carried on a forklift he was operating fell on him. In November 2014, a 27-year-old Dublin woman sustained severe head injuries and died after the forklift loaded with steel which she was driving, tipped over and crushed her, an inquest heard. These are just some recent examples of tragic accidents in Ireland involving forklifts and in the UK there are up to 20 fatalities recorded per year. Unfortunately some of these are directly related to a lack of formal operator training, which is a legal requirement in both countries.

For more information, please consult: www.hsa.ie/eng/Vehicles_at_Work www.fork-lift-training.co.uk/accidents/ forklift-accidents Text: Joe O’Brien

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World First!

Heavey RF introduces eye tracking process analysis to logistics sector

Irish company Heavey RF is again leading the global charge in innovation by introducing an eye tracking technology for process analysis and enhancement in the logistics sector.

The adaptation of eye tracking technology, which is typically used in cognitive science and in web usability studies for the IT sector, is an exciting and new way of determining the best way to meet and exceed the ever changing customer and consumer demands on logistics and deliveries.

Heavey RF provides advanced technology solutions to the warehouse and logistics sector and has offices in Dublin, Cork, London, Poland and the USA. The Irish owned company has introduced and adapted the eye tracking technology to its industry to provide an even greater level of analysis and in turn, service and results for its clients. The technology has the potential to transform logistics operations by identifying and analysing ‘operational reality’ through a head mounted monitor and video oculography that evaluates eye movement, capturing first person perspective to give a true measurement of cognitive engagement.

For example, Heavey RF’s eye tracking system can be worn by a picker in a warehouse as they carry out their work to capture, in real time, workloads, processes, and responses to situations as well as fixation and distraction points.

The highly detailed studies are

analysed by Heavey RF researchers so that they can best identify and advise business owners on the areas where productivity, accuracy and safety can be improved to reduce operational costs and increase profits.

One client who has already worked with Heavey RF with the eye tracking technology is the former Fleet Transport Irish Haulier of the Year, Johnston Logistics, Dublin.

“We were a little sceptical at first about what to expect from this technology, but very quickly we realised many areas of our processes that could be refined further due to the wealth of data presented from the eye tracking analysis. This included physical processes as well as potential improvements in health and safety,” said Carl Johnston, Head of IT, at Johnston Logistics.

According to Ronan Clinton, CEO of the Heavey RF Group, harnessing the potential of eye tracking technology is an exciting development for the logistics sector which relies so heavily on people and streamlined processes.

“With Johnston Logistics, we looked at how we could adapt this extremely exciting technology

to the warehouse, and did so with exceptional results. The ‘operational reality’ of events in the warehouse are laid bare and allow us to focus on how best to improve procedures and processes. Immediate health and safety concerns can be identified and addressed and identification of where to focus improvement efforts become obvious.”

So unique has been this approach that it has generated significant interest in global user experience and useability circles. As a result, Heavey RF has been invited to present the technology and its use at the World Useability Congress convention in Graz, Austria in October of this year.

“We are keen to see where this takes our voice directed and mobile computing solutions,” concluded Ronan.

For more information in relation to the eye tracking for the logistics sector contact Heavey RF on 01 2459200.

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MBB C 1000 E Pioneering ECO-friendly lift by Palfinger tail lifts

Palfinger tail lifts has developed a lift that is designed to have the least harmful impact on the environment, while at the same time considerably reduce maintenance costs. Rise up the MBB C 1000 E! The solution was designed at the Innovation & Testing Centre at the Ganderkesee plant in northern Germany, and involved close collaboration with end users to solve operational challenges such as maintaining a continual lift performance in extreme weather conditions (from -25°C to +60°C).

In order to be the first successful electromechanical tail lift in use worldwide, extensive endurance testing was applied to ensure the safety and reliability of this new technology; in particular, the trialling period of the unique E-Drive cylinder, which offers a cleaner energy source and lower noise emission.

The entire project has resulted in several new patents being granted and other pending applications within the European Union.

One of the most interesting product case studies of the lift usage in pre-production form came from Inhouselogistik Gesundheit Nord, based in Bremen-Germany, where the

company provides logistics service to Bremen Central Hospital. There, the lifts are operated daily to transport food supplies and laundry between the hospital buildings. Despite the short distances covered, the three lifts used in the operation have reached an impressive 31,840 cycles in only nine months.

Such almost non-stop lift usage was made possible, mainly thanks to the fewer service intervals provided by the lift, which is made completely from maintenance-free components.

Another clever feature of the MBB C 1000 E, is the super-efficient Energy Recovery System that actually produces energy whilst unloading goods, resulting in up to 63 per cent energy recovery on the lift itself and 50 per cent efficiency increase on the vehicle battery.

How the new ATEX Directive changes affect explosion proof forklift supply Caterpillar owned safety division Pyroban is offering guidance to users and suppliers of explosion proof forklifts relating to the new ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU which came into effect on 20 April last.

The Directive, which concerns equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres, replaces the ATEX Directive 94/9/EC as part of a new, consistent Legislative Framework for EU Directives.

“The fundamental basis of the current ATEX Directive is not changed, and while this will minimise impact on manufacturers and suppliers of explosion protection solutions, it may create confusion as to exactly what this means to companies, sales people and end users,” stated Steve Noakes, Engineering Manager for Pyroban, the leading explosion proof forklift conversion company. “Maintaining safety in potentially explosive atmospheres is so important that it is essential to understand what these changes consist of, both for managers,

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operators and company legal departments” The new Legislative Framework places a higher emphasis on market surveillance and the expectations of EU Member States to better police the markets, but as the ATEX Directive 2014/34/ EU exists to control the requirements for producing and bringing a product into the market when new, after-sales activities will not be directly affected by the recent changes.

The other notable ATEX Directive, 1992/92/EC, which affects the end user of the forklift is also not affected by the legislative changes and remains in its current form.

Maintenance and professional audits by competent persons are considered the basis for assuring that explosion protection equipment is suitable for continued use in potentially explosive atmospheres. Companies should always use specially trained engineers to conduct safety checks, in turn helping to avoid serious legal implications in the event of an incident.

Users of Pyroban explosion protection safety solutions can access trained engineers via their equipment dealer to carry out maintenance, repairs and servicing to help sustain safe equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres. Pyroban’s own specialist engineers are also available should a customer require additional help and support.

To further counter the potential problem of defective explosion proof forklifts being used in hazardous areas, Pyroban is also offering Ex-ASA annual inspections as part of the purchase price for all conversions completed within 2016 for use in Europe.

Text: Rob van Dieten

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Paul Bidwell, Marketing Manager, Manitou UK & Ireland

Everyone involved in the materials handling industry was saddened to hear of the sudden death of Paul Bidwell, Marketing Manager of Manitou UK & Ireland, on Friday 13 May 2016 at the age of 58.

Jonathan Tapp, Managing Director of Manitou conveyed the feelings of the company, saying: “Paul was a well loved member of the staff here at Manitou and so I am sure you can appreciate we have lost a dear and

valued colleague and our thoughts go out to all Paul’s family and friends.”

Brian Bradford Managing Director of Manitou Dealer Northern Lift Trucks (NI) Ltd added “It was with great shock and sadness that we learnt of the recent untimely death of Paul Bidwell. I have known Paul since he started with Manitou in the Sales Administration Department more than 25 years ago.

Paul was a kind, good hearted man who was well liked by everyone in the industry. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife and family at this difficult time. He will be sorely missed.”

A celebration of Paul’s life was held at Poole Crematorium on Tuesday 24 May 2016.

FLTA launches National Fork Lift Safety Conference App Delegates to the National Fork Lift Safety Conference 2016 in June will have an opportunity to network with materials handling experts and delegates, thanks to a new App developed by the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA).

Available now through Google Play and Apple Stores, the National Fork Truck Safety Conference App is a new addition to this already award-winning event. The annual safety conference, which is sponsored by Jungheinrich, is Europe’s only event entirely dedicated to improving the safety of those working on or around fork lift trucks.

Held on 29 June 2016 at the Heart of England Conference Centre near Coventry, the event provides attendees with professional advice and practical guidance on how to improve fork lift truck safety from the industry’s leading experts, including the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) and the FLTA. FLTA Chief Executive Peter Harvey MBE, explaining the thinking behind this development, said: “We are always looking for new and effective ways to inform, engage and inspire those attending as our ultimate aim is to

help those using forklift trucks to make their sites safer. With this new App, our delegates will be able to do more than simply find out about our speakers and their sessions. They’ll have the opportunity to network with them via social media, including LinkedIn and Twitter.

“They’ll also be able to connect with others attending the event, allowing for open, frank discussions on the subject of safety, as well as seeking advice on challenges affecting their own operations.”

Designed for use with Apple and Android devices, the App also provides users with the event programme and session summaries and signposts them to the wide range of resources available through the FLTA and its members.

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Supply Chain Seminar: International Hauliers could face tougher Gross Weight Controls

Speaking at the recent Irish Exporters Association Supply Chain Ireland seminar which was held in Waterford, Captain Declan Black, Nautical Surveyor at the Marine Survey Office at the Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport cautioned exporters and hauliers alike that it is quite possible that trailers using Ro-Ro shipping services could face similar “Verified Gross Mass” (VGM) conditions to those about to be applied to Lo-Lo containers. His comment came in the course of a lively discussion with the 80 strong attendance made up of Exporters, Shipping Lines, Ports and Freight Forwarders.

Capt. Black said that the International Maritime Organisation had developed the VGM programme in response to a number of accidents that had occurred with vessels on which it was found that the gross weight of a significant proportion of the freight containers loaded on board had been mis-declared. Up to now the focus of “VGM” has solely been on Lift-on/ Lift-off containers but the marine safety agenda for Ro-Ro ships is exactly the same as that for container ships.

He cited the report of the UK Maritime safety authorities on the accident last year involving the Ro-Ro vessel, Hoegh Osaka in which the weight of items of cargo was a factor.

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decision to beach the vessel on the nearby Bramble sandbank. At present Irish regulations insist that trailers going on board vessels at Irish Ports should be passed over a weighbridge; a similar rule for operations in British Ports was in place for a number of years but has been relaxed. He felt that this, or a stricter rule, could be introduced.

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Black’s presentation focused mainly on the rapidly approaching 1 July deadline for the introduction of the VGM regulations by every maritime nation across the globe. One particular issue that has given rise to great concern is the levels of tolerance that different nations would allow in discrepancies between the declared verified weight of a container and the actual weight found on inspection by the authorities.

Though unlikely, it remains possible that a container where the actual weight was within 5% of the declared VGM and thus okay, in the eyes of the Irish authorities, it could be called for inspection in, say, Belgium where there is a much smaller tolerance level.

This would lead to delays for onward forwarding and substantial fines for the shipper of the goods. Simon McKeever, CEO of the Irish Exporters Association has written to EU Transport Commissioner, Violetta Bulc asking that EU countries should be encouraged to adopt a common position on this question of weight tolerance in the interests of maintaining the essence of the EU Single Market.

The American Shipper publication recently published “5 tips to make sure you don’t get lost at sea with SOLAS (VGM)”. These bear repeating: 1. Stay abreast of the changes. Make sure that you know how it will be enforced not just in Ireland but also in country of destination of your goods.

2. Consider how you could determine Verified Gross Mass (VGM). There are two approved methods explained in the SOLAS regulation – decide which you will use.

3. Allow time for the process to be completed. Allow enough time from when the weight is known to vessel loading to get the information on your shipping documents and passed on to the carrier or forwarder 4. Make it clear in all negotiations with customers - who is responsible for any costs incurred in obtaining VGM – seller, buyer or carrier?

5. Don’t forget about your imports! Especially for those importers who buy goods Ex-Works (EXW) and Free on Board (FOB), you will want to communicate with your carriers/ forwarders to get clarity on what their approach will be in each region, so that you can inform your shippers accordingly and ensure that your supply chain is not interrupted after July 1.

It cannot be emphasised enough that for exporters and imports alike the time is very short to get all systems in place to meet the new requirements.

Text: Howard Knott

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