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24 Factory Materials 06 Mercury Awards Sustainable supply chains.

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Technology

Zebra Technologies introduces increased operational efficiency Zebra Technologies Corporation, a global leader in solutions and services that provide visibility into organizations’ assets, people and transactions, has expanded the Zebra OneCare managed services portfolio with the availability of its new Asset Visibility Service (AVS).

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esigned to increase mobile computer and thermal printer performance, AVS offers insight into device health, utilisation and availability in customer environments resulting in increased productivity and operational efficiency.

It utilises a factory-installed agent available on Zebra devices which, when activated, provides quick and easy asset visibility for retailers, manufacturers, healthcare organizations and transportation and logistics companies with no lengthy configuration or commissioning process.

Powered by the company’s innovative cloudbased, big-data Asset Visibility Platform

In speaking about the increased efficiency of the AVS in relation to food, Senior Technical Director of Zebra Technologies Asia Pacific Wayne Harper said “Asset Visibility Service in the food industry benefits all manufacturers and operators who use our equipment in similar ways. For a food producer, reduced downtime would lead to increased productivity. Ensuring that your fleet of devices is working optimally also reduces potential impact on the quality of food in the supply chain.”

This new, economical service is ideal for customers and channel partners who need valuable business-critical data about device health and usage but do not need the more expensive two-way remote management capabilities of a mobile device management (MDM) tool.

A noticeable increase in warehouse productivity

(AVP) capabilities, AVS provides at-a-glance dashboards to show utilisation, performance and availability of business-critical assets.

It leverages advanced predictive analytics to provide recommendations so customers and partners can maximize operational performance.

According to Zebra Technologies vice president of managed and support services Jenna Stanley, “Mobile computers and printers are essential tools for a productive workforce, no matter the size of the business. Employee productivity declines when these devices are lost, run out of power or use an outdated application or operating system. Asset Visibility Service provides insights that proactively address and prevent service issues, enabling customers and partners to deliver operational predictability and increased efficiency while reducing costs from asset shrinkage and spare devices.”

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Zebra also assisted in helping Toll Global provider and innovator of logistics services in Asia Pacific, has experienced significant productivity gains through the implementation of the TC8000. The enterprise-class mobile computer is a landmark innovation in warehousing technology that will drive significant gains in productivity and decrease worker fatigue. Zebra worked with users around the globe to completely re-think, re-design and re-engineer industrial mobile computers based on deep research and human factors analysis.

Available immediately across Australia and New Zealand, the ergonomic and lightweight TC8000 mobile computer offers an innovative design that reduces muscle effort by eliminating the need for “tilt and verify” motions that warehouse workers repeatedly conduct with traditional devices. Shaving seconds off each repetitive motion can save up to one hour per worker per shift – increasing productivity by an average of 14 percent based on workflow.

Customised Solutions, a service offering of the Toll Global Logistics division that specialises in purpose-built and multi-user warehousing facilities, partnered with Zebra

as one of three companies globally to pilot the new rugged TC8000 mobile computer.

The results were proven in the demanding environment of one of Customised Solutions’ Altona distribution centres, where the site has seen a rapid improvement in scanning speed and elevated workforce user experience through the pilot. During the pilot, the business measured pick performance against existing devices across a sample of users, providing an opportunity for employees to move to the latest digital technology in their everyday operating behaviours.

In reflecting on the partnership between Toll and Zebra Technologies, Wayne Harper concluded: “We’re thrilled that Toll saw such strong results during the trial of the TC8000 in its facility. With its revolutionary design, the TC8000 mobile computer is the greatest advancement in warehousing technology in more than two decades. Companies can expect to boost productivity by 14 percent as the TC8000 will enable workers to be more efficient and deliver more accurate information. Ultimately, this will help businesses operate more profitably.”

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Three tech trends that are changing the future of logistics Even since the beginning of the new decade, the world has seen numerous developments in technology that have begun to change the way that we look at things, from Tesla’s ground-breaking work developing electric cars to consumer-grade virtual reality kits from brands like Oculus, HTC, and Sony.

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here are a number of emerging technologies that are beginning to change the future of the logistics industry too, with several innovations that promise to provide quicker, cheaper, greener, and more reliable deliveries for both businesses and consumers alike. We’ve decided to take a closer look at three of these technologies that are looking to change the face of the logistics sector in the coming years, including some of the innovators and earlyadopters of this cutting-edge tech.

Drone deliveries Of all of the technologies promising to change the way logistics companies deliver goods, there are none more eyebrow-raising than the development of automated drones that can drop off products to a customer’s doorstep. Picturing a sky full of self-navigating robots may seem like something out of science-fiction, but drone technology has come on in leaps and bounds over the past few years, with affordable consumergrade models available to buy with a few clicks.

Many logistics companies are in advanced stages of drone development, and some are as advanced as the testing stage. Amazon’s

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intended introduction of their Prime Air service was the first time that the general public realised that this form of delivery was within touching distance. The firm’s promotional video for the service caused a stir, with reactions veering from people insisting it was a joke, to others opening a serious debate about the legal ramifications of such a scheme.

One thing is for sure, the first company that successfully begins delivering by drone will be able to enjoy hugely reduced overheads as well as a tidal wave of publicity, while their customers will be able to benefit from cheaper and unbelievably speedy delivery times.

services, also often carry the function packages to be tracked as they are out for delivery — a ground-breaking feature that allows for more flexibility for the recipient, potentially saving hours of waiting for its arrival. These features are proving increasingly popular and have moved outside of the retail market, with logistics companies making them available for their clients. OSE’s Precision Tracking service is an example. The evolution of app-based retail and all of the innovations that it brings with it will continue to open new frontiers for the logistics industry in the years to come.

3D printing App-based retail According to the Branding Brand Mobile Commerce Index for Q4 2015, 31 per cent of all online revenue was generated by a smartphone or tablet device in the USA, with desktop revenue sitting at 69 per cent. While this may not seem initially surprising, looking at the data from Q1 2013, where the share was 16 per cent mobile and 84 per cent desktop, it is clearly evident that the gap is closing, and fast. A lot of this can be attributed to the improved optimisation of shopping pages for the mobile platform and the wider availability of fast mobile internet, but much also has to do with the simplicity of retail apps that have made shopping on the go extremely easy.

The popularity of these apps and the ultra-convenient logistical services that they have been paired with have made mobile shopping more appealing than the desktop alternative. With a few swipes of your finger, you can compare products, read user reviews, and have your purchase on its way to you. Amazon is the market leader in this area once again, with their Prime Now app combining ease-of-use with superfast distribution, with items often available within one to two hours.

Prime Now and other similar

The idea of 3D printing is not a new one, with variations of the technology having been in production since the 1980s. But it is only now that 3D printing technology has progressed enough to be considered a realistic option for both businesses and the public, with affordable consumer-grade models beginning to hit the market. These models make it possible for users to create three-dimensional objects using many different substances, including metals, plastics, and other composite materials, allowing for the instant construction of replicas, parts, and products, among many other things. All that is needed to do so is the schematic for the object in question and the supplies to print with.

As the tools for 3D printing advance, it promises to have a huge effect on the logistics industry. Businesses which utilise the technology can look forward to a greatly reduced need for sending products and parts themselves, as the blueprint for what needs to be sent or received can be transferred and the item in question simply ‘printed out’. This will completely remove the cost of delivery and the time spent waiting for the item to arrive, making the whole process a lot more efficient than before.

These three leading technologies will shape the future of the logistics industry in the coming years, and their full impact will not be completely understood until firms take the first steps to make them an everyday reality.

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Pallet Logistics

A guide to export pallets The humble pallet is an unassuming but essential part of transport and logistics. Transporting large amounts of goods over longs distances would be basically impossible, or much less efficient, without pallets.

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f your business is looking to expand into export markets, then it’s essential that you use the right kind of pallets. This guide will provide you with an introduction to the different pallet sizes, standards and regulations that you’ll need to be familiar with in order to export your products.

International pallet sizes Unfortunately, there is no global standard for pallet sizes and the Australian standard size of 1165mm x 1165mm may not be accepted in international markets. When exporting your products, it’s always better to use pallets that are the standard size of the destination country.

The ease of handling your goods could be the difference between importers choosing your business over one of your competitors, after all.

pallet sizes for imports and exports, ultimately reducing the cost of shipping and handling worldwide. However, global standardisation has been unsuccessful due to the cost of replacing existing logistics assets and processes that are designed for local pallet sizes.

A great deal of machinery and effort saving equipment would need to be replaced, in Australia and globally, to support a global standard pallet size. This includes the pallets themselves, forklifts, pallet jacks, and pallet wrapping machines.

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO), of which Australia is a member nation, currently supports six standard pallet sizes. The four sizes mentioned above are all standard sized that are approved by the ISO.

ISPM 15 regulations The dimensions and Safe Working Loads (SWL) of export pallets include: • USA: 1,217mm x 1,017mm (SWL: 1,000kg) • Europe: 1,200mm x 800mm (SWL: 1,200kg) • UK: 1,200mm x 1,000mm (SWL: 1,000kg) • Asia: 1,100mm x 1,100mm (SWL: 1,000kg) There have been various attempts to decide on a global standard pallet size. This would have the advantage of saving the time and effort required to unload and reload goods onto local 6 | Logistics & Materials Handling June/July 2016

The ISPM 15 is an international standard that protects local ecosystems from foreign fungi, parasites, and pests. It requires that wooden pallets are treated in order to destroy these potential threats to local flora and fauna.

Treated pallets are stamped with a mark of compliance that is required for your shipment to clear customs in the destination country.

The two options for treating wooden pallets are heat treatment and treatment with methyl bromide pesticide. Treating pallets with methyl

bromide involves fumigation and can be less effective than heat treatment because it does not penetrate wood that’s thicker than 20cm.

Because of this, heat treatment is more common and is becoming the international standard. Heat treatment requires that the wood is heated to a minimum of 50-60°C and can be done through streaming, kiln drying, or microwave treatment.

If your pallets haven’t been treated, you run the risk of your shipment being quarantined in the destination country. This could delay your shipment for weeks and require re-treatment at your expense, or your shipment could be returned.

Plastic pallets Because they are inorganic and easily cleaned and sterilised, plastic pallets do not need to be treated for pests like wooden pallets do. Because of this, shipments on plastic pallets typically clear customs procedures much more quickly than wooden pallets do.

Plastic pallets also have the advantage of being lighter than wooden pallets which could yield significant savings on freight costs. They are available in all the standard international export sizes and are extremely durable.

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Proposed Intermodal development of Leigh Creek rail infrastructure Archer Exploration and Bowmans Intermodal have signed an agreement to identify opportunities to jointly progress the development of rail infrastructure at Leigh Creek to support Archer’s Leigh Creek Project and a possible Bowmans Leigh Creek Intermodal Facility.

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rcher’s Leigh Creek Magnesite Project is located approximately 10km northwest of the Leigh Creek Coalfield and the Company is considering both rail and road transport solutions for the movement of magnesite ore from Leigh Creek.

Under the agreement Archer and Bowmans will work together to assess the feasibility of developing and sharing of rail infrastructure at Leigh Creek.

The agreement between Archer and Bowmans is designed to enhance project economics and unlock synergies between Archer’s Leigh Creek Magnesite Project and Bowmans’ proposed Leigh Creek Intermodal Facility.

The ability to align the infrastructure development strategies of both companies should help to facilitate economic growth in the Leigh Creek region as well as lead to reduced capital costs and lower operating costs, especially in relation to the transport of Archer’s magnesite ore.

Commenting on the signing of the agreement, Archer’s Chairman, Greg English said: “Archer is pleased to have signed the agreement with Bowmans and is looking forward to working together to identify a shared

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infrastructure solution.”

“The work with Bowmans will enable Archer to finalise plans and costs for the ore rail solution and provide Archer with the information it needs to reach a decision on the best ore transport solution for Archer’s Leigh Creek Magnesite Project.

“The agreement with Bowmans and the previous cooperation agreement signed with Leigh Creek Energy will allow Archer to develop the Leigh Creek magnesite Project in a more timely and cost effective way and meet the aggressive timelines we have set for ourselves.”

Leigh Creek Intermodal is the proposed development of an intermodal (investment in the construction of hard stand and infrastructure) between the township of Leigh Creek and the mine to service the Cooper Basin Oil & Gas industry with a rail/road alternative to road transport.

Leigh Creek Intermodal will utilise the existing rail infrastructure in Leigh Creek and the Leigh Creek/Port Augusta rail line. Bowmans would operate trains between Adelaide and Bowmans to Leigh Creek and transfer imported and domestic freight that are inputs to the development of the oil and gas fields and operations.

The Leigh Creek Magnesite Project is located approximately 20 kilometres northwest of Leigh Creek Township, South Australia and is the world’s largest cryptocrystalline magnesite deposit.

Archer has been developing the project with the results of a recent project study supporting a simple open pit mining operation, third party processing and the export of high quality caustic calcined magnesia and/or monolithic dead burn magnesia to overseas customers.

The small outback community, 550 kilometres north of Adelaide, was a service town for Alinta Energy’s now-defunct coal mine, with the company providing many of the local services and recreational facilities.

Alinta closed its mine recently because it was shutting down the coal-fired power stations at Port Augusta, further south, but it promised it would maintain services for Leigh Creek until the middle of 2018.

The SA Government said it had been negotiated that the Outback Communities Authority (OCA) take over the operational management of the town and local services including street lighting and parks from next January.

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CEVA upgrades customs clearance procedures in Brazil CEVA Logistics, one of the world’s leading supply chain management companies, has significantly upgraded its clearance procedures in Brazil to provide a more streamlined customer experience across the complex and frequently changing arena of Customs processes.

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number of these procedures are unique to importing and exporting goods to and from Brazil and it is vital that customers have the latest information at their fingertips to ensure their shipments are handled in the most efficient way.

“Our aim is to improve our own process so that we can further enhance our productivity and therefore make our customers’ supply chains more competitive. We have specific Customs expertise in São Paulo and Campinas which allows us to focus on the technical and operational phases of the Customs clearance process,” says Rubio Guimarães, CEVA’s Customs Clearance Director in Brazil.

The complex nature of Brazilian Customs processes can lead to delays for those companies not working with a partner who is fully conversant in all aspects of their operation. The main reason why goods get stuck at Brazilian Customs is the lack of proper documentation that needs to be presented

whenever goods need to be cleared. Goods which do become stuck at Brazilian Customs then have a maximum deadline to be cleared, otherwise the goods can be either seized by the Federal Revenue and then auctioned or destroyed.

The new model keeps the customer service, technical support and implementation of innovative procedures for Customs processes wholly within the branch offices. Internal operational activities are centralized to increase efficiency and scale gains, giving CEVA greater time to focus on the individual needs of our customers.

At Viracopos Airport (São Paulo) CEVA has already received a positive ranking from the airport authority for its Customs performance.

During 2015 CEVA increased the efficiency of its Customs procedures at the airport by approximately 67 per cent. Every month, the company carries out about 800 customs clearance processes at Viracopos Airport and more than 3,000 throughout Brazil.

Meanwhile in Italy: CEVA Logistics has announced the appointment of Christophe Poitrineau to the position of Executive Vice President and head of its Italy cluster.

Poitrineau has a long and distinguished career in global logistics and supply chain services and was most recently Vice President Asia at GEFCO Logistics.

Commenting on his new role, Poitrineau says: “As the logistics leader in Italy it is vital that we create future growth across all business lines to support our customers’ ambitions, whatever their size, and wherever they are in Italy.”

Says CEVA Logistics CEO, Xavier Urbain: “I am delighted to have someone of Christophe’s caliber to lead our operations in Italy. His extensive industry knowledge, his experience in leading large organisations and his collaborative style make him the ideal choice for this critical role in one of our largest clusters”.

CEVA Aims to improve their processes in order to enhance productivity and make their supply chain competitive.

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Transportation

Flinders University finds potential in innovative rail system Flinders University is keen to work towards a world-first autonomous rail transport system that has the potential to make its Bedford Park campus more accessible than ever before.

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kyWay is a low impact, rechargeable battery-powered, elevated rail concept that could make it easier for an expected one million passengers a year to get around the Flinders precinct.

Flinders Vice-Chancellor Professor Colin Stirling says if the system proves feasible, it would complement the newly announced extension of the Tonsley rail line by linking the final half-kilometre between the new Flinders Station next to Flinders Medical Centre with the University’s central hub.

Developed in Russia, and introduced to Australia by experienced transport and infrastructure consultant Rod Hook and Associates, SkyWay purports to be a superefficient solution that will traverse Flinders’ hilly terrain with minimal environmental footprint.

“We look forward to working with Rod Hook and Associates to see whether this unique transport system can meet state’s engineering and regulatory requirements,” Professor Stirling said.

“If it is feasible, it has the potential to be a drawcard for South Australia and a fantastic community amenity. Not only would it address a practical need, but it would be an attraction in itself as there’s nothing like it anywhere else in the world.

“It has great potential and speaks to Flinders’ enterprising spirit. We think it would be most fitting to be the home to world-first technology that would create further opportunities for people to access a world-class university renowned for its innovation and research excellence.

“It also confirms the benefits to flow from the state and federal government’s very welcome announcement of an $85 million extension of the Tonsley rail line, a vital infrastructure link that is demonstrably generating development interest.”

“It supports our vision for an innovation precinct spanning from Bedford Park to Tonsley, the development of accommodation that will enable us to welcome more international students, and a regeneration of urban vibrancy and amenity as business and retail is attracted to service the growing students and community population.”

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residential, education and business precinct in a proposal from Flinders University.

The university has submitted a plan to the State Government for the initial road project that it claims would be cheaper and faster to build and result in quicker travel times, while unlocking investment potential for more than 10,000 units and student apartments in an “urban village”.

Concerned by the roadway’s potential to isolate the Bedford Park campus from the new Tonsley precinct, Flinders engaged global consultants Perkins and Will to devise an alternative.

developments on a mix of government and university land, the plan envisages 10,400 residential units and a total investment of more than $2 billion.

More than 11,600 jobs would be created in the development of the 300ha area which would be labelled the Southern Innovation Precinct.

Economic Development Board chair Raymond Spencer agreed in principle with the Flinders plan.

“I have concerns about anything that simply draws a road through the middle of that precinct which doesn’t allow the natural linkages to grow,” he said.

The plan includes broad “land bridges” over sections of an underground North-South Corridor — either side of South Rd — to ensure connections between the university campuses, Flinders Medical Centre and neighbouring suburbs.

The “bridges” and surrounding land between the hospital and Tonsley would become housing and retail strips.

Flinders would invest $250 million in new academic buildings, potentially including an Innovation and Entrepreneurship Business School at Tonsley, and attract $400 million in private investment for student housing.

Combined with other housing and commercial

RAA manager of road safety Charles Mountain said the RAA supported the idea “to improve connectivity” across the precinct as long as it did not impact on the traffic performance of the road corridor.

Transport Minister Stephen Mulligan said the Government had provided the Flinders proposal to the two short-listed consortia tendering for the interchange project to see whether they could incorporate “all or part” of it into their final design.

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Services

Caltex Australia and BP win procurement and supplier awards Caltex Australia and BP have been recognised for their innovative procurement and sourcing programs, netting two major awards at the 2016 CPO of the Year ceremony.

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altex chief procurement officer Johanne Rossi won the overall CPO of the Year award for leading a procurement transformation project that added 175 million worth of bottom line value to Caltex in 2015.

Her win was congratulated by Caltex CEO Julian Segal.

“Johanne has managed quite an amazing transformation at Caltex, changing the mindset both internally and externally of procurement from just about buying the cheapest staplers to delivering on our company-wide strategy and creating value in partnership with our suppliers who are now regarded as key business partners,” Segal said.

BP’s Joanna Graham – the company’s strategic sourcing manager (Asia Pacific) – was recognised as a rising start, winning the Future Leaders in Procurement (FLiP) award.

BP’s procurement director David MacDonald, Graham’s manager, said, “Amongst other achievements, Joanna recently completed an 18 month process to outsource maintenance, which will drive significant value for BP and

ensure our customers get the best possible service across our Australian business.”

“Joanna exemplifies everything that’s good about the modern procurement professional, she’s got remarkable commercial acumen, negotiation planning, and stakeholder management skills all brought together with a tough minded determination,” MacDonald added.

Tania Seary, chair of procurement consultancy The Faculty – which hosted the awards – said the projects undertaken by Rossi and Graham highlight how modern procurement leaders are driving business innovation.

“By enabling its procurement leaders to drive cultural change internally and within supply partners, Caltex and BP have achieved both substantial financial savings as well as a real boost in stakeholder engagement and business sentiment in a remarkably short period of time,” she said

Filling up the fuel station Oil supermajor BP has also flown executives to Australia in recent weeks, as it considers Caltex and BP have achieved substantial financial savings in addition to a boost in stakeholder engagement

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an offer for Woolworths’ extensive network of petrol stations.

Street Talk understands London Stock Exchange-listed BP has been running the numbers on the $1.5 billion-odd business, seeking to capitalise on Woolworths’ new management team and board which has demonstrated it is willing to consider all options for the company.

Woolworths operates about 500 convenience stores under the Caltex brand, selling more than 4 billion litres of fuel per year. Sales at Woolworths petrol division were worth $5.63 billion last financial year.

Woolworths operates half the Caltexbranded sites, earning a retail margin on fuel and convenience store items sold. Caltex is the wholesale supplier.

While Caltex would be expected to show interest should the division formally come up for sale, Woolworths would likely need to test the market more widely to help value the business.

The question for BP – and other potential interested parties – is what sort of deal Woolworths has with Caltex in terms of pre-emptive rights should the supermarket company seek an exit.

The other question is what the competition regulator would make of any deal. Petrol has been a sector of much focus for the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission in recent years, including merger and acquisitions and the advertising and use of fuel discounts.

BP already has an extensive footprint in Australian petrol stations. The company supplies fuel to about 1400 service stations, most of which are independently owned. The UK-listed company also has exploration, production and refining operations in Australia.

BP Australia’s Investments has 10.9 per cent of the fuel retailing market across the country, according to IBISWorld data, while Caltex Australia has 16.6 per cent Woolworths owns 21.4 per cent, Wesfarmers has 21.4 per cent and 7-Eleven Stores control 6.1 per cent.

The Woolworths board, does however, already have its work cut out for it as directors navigate divestment plans in the hardware sector.

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Logistics Research

One step closer to hypersonic flight As part of a joint research program between Australia and the United States, the first ever successful flight of an experimental hypersonic flight took place on the Woomera Test Range.

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he Hypersonic International Flight Research Experimentation Program (HIFiRE) is being conducted by the Defence Science and Technology Group and the US Air Force Research Laboratory with Boeing and the University of Queensland providing expert technical design and analysis.

According to Chief Defence Scientist Dr Alex Zelinsky, hypersonic flight involves speed of more than five times the speed of sound and has the potential to provide immense social and economic benefits.

“It’s a game-changing technology identified in the 2016 Defence White Paper and could revolutionise global air travel, providing costeffective access to space,” Dr Zelinsky said.

The program is aimed at exploring the fundamental technologies critical to the realisation of sustained hypersonic flight.

Boeing’s chief scientist for hypersonic Kevin Bowcutt said the HIFiRE program will accelerate the development of operational hypersonic systems by producing valuable scientific flight data.

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and cheaper alternative access to space.

A product of the US$54 million Hypersonic International Flight Research Experimentation (HIFiRE), the test flight was one of 10 scheduled for the project and the first one back at the mammoth Woomera Test Range in years.

The test flight, which the governmentrun Defence Science and Technology Group’s research leader hypersonics Dr Allan Paull described as more successful than they could have expected, would provide crucial information about heat and drag.

The end goal is a 10-second horizontal flight powered entirely by the scramjet planned for 2018 and hopefully laying the foundations for commercial adoption.

“Once we get to the end of this program, that technology will be there,” Professor Smart said.

“But making an airliner or some sort of vehicle that flies Sydney to London in two hours, this technology will be able to do that but how that actually happens is more of a commercial activity.

“So that’s going to need somebody like Richard Branson or a big company like Boeing to step in and say ‘we have the technology, now we’re

going to make this into a commercial entity.

“That’s a much more complicated thing, that’s all about business cases and other stuff so how long that takes, we just don’t know.”

He predicted early craft would likely be small and more closely aligned to space tourism than transport but wider adoption would hopefully follow.

The UQ professor said they would have liked a longer test flight but even a 30-second trip would have required more fuel and been prohibitively expensive.

But he was confident the technology would scale up simply to enable two-hour flights.

The researchers used a rocket to shoot the payload toward the upper limits of earth’s atmosphere, before letting gravity do the work to accelerate to mach 7.5 on the way back down.

The rocket launch itself was not particularly revolutionary, at less than three times the speed achieved by new-generation rocket companies such as SpaceX to reach orbit, but what it leads to hopefully will be.

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Materials Handling

Kewill introduces SOLAS-Compliant Freight Forwarding Solution Kewill, a leading provider of innovative software for supply chain execution, is pleased to announce it has teamed with INTTRA, the world’s ocean shipping electronic marketplace, to deliver the first freight forward software capable of helping shippers and forwarders comply with the new SOLAS Container Weight Verification requirement.

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“Thanks to our partnership with INTTRA, customers who use Kewill Global Forwarding can easily comply with the new SOLAS regulations,” said Jim Hoefflin, Kewill president and chief operating officer. “The tight integration between our products will allow companies to simplify and streamline their ocean shipments, which will lower operational costs and guarantee that their cargo gets to where it needs to go on time.”

“The requirements for full-service freight forwarding software in the ocean shipping industry are expanding to include submitting VGMs, and Kewill is leading the way,” said Inna Kuznetsova, INTTRA’s president and chief operating officer. “Our integrated INTTRA eVGM solution will provide Kewill customers with the industry’s most flexible, efficient and comprehensive VGM compliance service, which will create minimum disruption to existing business processes.”

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containers to be weighed and verified before being loaded onto a vessel. The Ocean Carrier Equipment Management Association [OCEMA], an association of 18 major carriers, has reaffirmed the IMO rule.

“If you don’t have a VGM action plan, start now. The clock is ticking,” advises American Shipper in a new survey on VGM preparedness that was co-sponsored by Kewill and INTTRA. “Lean on technology, whether via the booking portals or systems offered by logistics providers, to help the submission process.”

This means any scales, weighbridges, hopper scales or other weighting systems that have been certified for the purpose of the trade as per the requirements of the Weights and Measures Act and its regulations or weighing equipment that has certified and calibrated in accordance with the standards of the International Organization of Legal Metrology. Qualified weighing equipment can be obtained from any of the authorised service providers recognised by Measurement Canada.

As it may prove difficult to weigh the packed container at a terminal and as method 1 is not compatible with carriage of bulk cargo or break bulk cargo, method 2 is designed to provide more flexibility to shippers. Method 2 allows shippers to separately weigh each item of cargo (packaged, non-packaged, unitised), dunnage and securing material to be loaded in the container

using qualified weighing equipment. Each element must then be added along with the tare mass of the container.

Where a pre-determined quantity of packages are loaded in a container, the gross mass, if it is clearly and permanently marked on the surface of each package, can be used.

As for the tare mass of the container, the weight marked on the container in accordance with the ISO standard must be used. In the case of non-ISO containers, it must be weighed clean and empty using qualified weighing equipment.

Transport Canada will accept a 5 per cent variation in VGM of a loaded container as long as it does not exceed 500 kilograms. Thereafter, penalties may be applied.

If the container is packed by multiple parties, such as in LCL situations, the shipper of the container is responsible for obtaining from its clients the documents to calculate VGM. A third party that packs some or the entire container is responsible for determining the mass of each item that it loads, properly documenting the process and providing the documents to the shipper in order to facilitate final verification.

Upon completion of packaging and sealing the container, the shipper must ensure that the VGM of the container is stated in the shipping document, that it is signed and is either included as part of the shipping instructions to the shipping line or sent in a separate communication.

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Air Transport

Largest aircraft in the world lands in Australia With a 117 tonne generator on board, the Antonov-225 Mriya (AN 225) has landed for the first time in Australia.

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housands of onlookers witnessed, the arrival of the cargo aircraft on Sunday morning in Perth, Western Australia.

“The excitement was great, there were high expectations,” says Ron Koehler, CEO of Schenker Australia Pty Ltd, “to organise the airfreight in an Antonov 225 is an absolute highlight. The cooperation between our experts in Adelaide and Perth with Czech colleagues went smoothly. We are really proud of this order for our clients here in Australia.”

Karpeles Flight Services, a specialist of DB Logistics subsidiary DB Schenker for the chartering of aircrafts is responsible for the organisation of the trip around the world.

‘The excitement and expectations around the imminent arrival of the Mriya were high.

We are delighted to lead this impressive and thrilling project,’ said Frank Vogel, Director of Oil and Gas Projects at DB Schenker.

DB Schenker specialises in handling challenging and difficult shipments for some of the world’s largest resource projects. The aircraft, built in the 1980s, has twice the wing area of a Boeing 747 and can fly 4000 kilometres at a time before needing to refuel.

The transportation of the generator started on May 10 in the city of Pilsen (Czech Republic), from where it was moved overnight by a special multiple-axle truck to Prague, the airport of the capital city of the Czech Republic.

The generator was loaded into the AN 225 (84 m long, 18 m high). The generator (8,80 meters long, 3,50 meters wide, 3,20 meters wide) is covered with a special canvas and welded at more than 30 fixation points in the Antonov.

Departure took place on Thursday 12th May. Perth Airport Executive General Manager External Affairs, Fiona Lander said the level of

interest in the Antonov was unprecedented.

“The sheer size of the An-225 was breathtaking with the click of camera shutters audible over the roar of the six engines as it taxied past,” said Ms Lander.

“Never before has the An-225 made its way to Australia and the people of Perth made the most of its visit today.”

Stopovers on the almost 14,000 km long trip were scheduled in Turkmenbashi (Turkmenistan), Hyderabad (India) and Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia). DB Schenker also arranges for the land transport to the Australian client, an alumina refinery in Collie, a four-hour drive from Perth.

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Asset Management

ABB survey shows off asset management A global survey of approximately 200 senior executives from major rail operators has revealed that most identify asset management facilitated by the integration of Information Technologies (IT) and Operational Technologies (OT), a key contributor to meeting the financial and operational goals of their organisation.

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ome 88 per cent indicated asset management is a priority, and two-thirds believe it has become more important over the last 12 months.

Furthermore, the majority of respondents believe that integration of IT and OT applications would be valuable, in improving the connection of disciplines across the enterprise -a concern identified by 75 percent of respondents.

They listed improved safety, increased reliability, better use of capital, more efficient operations and maintenance, increased staff productivity, better visibility across the organisation and improved long-term planning as other benefits of IT-OT integration in relation to asset management.

Almost 60 per cent say long-term capital planning is a high priority in their asset management efforts, with another quarter saying it is of medium priority. Railway operators could significantly improve such planning if they factored in the health of their existing assets, but

in the past that has been a challenge.

“This is an ideal use case for the Internet of Things, Services and People (IoTSP): for example, more sensors and more wireless communications are generating up-to-date information which can be leveraged for asset maintenance and replacement planning” said Massimo Danieli, Managing Director of ABB’s Grid Automation business unit within the Power Grids division.”

“By connecting different systems and stakeholder groups, organisations are able to become more efficient and effective at maintaining their assets, which results in a greater reliability for the end-customer as well”.

Paul Barnes, special project manager, Route Asset Management Team at Network Rail in the UK, sees asset management as a key strategic initiative.

“If I’ve got thousands of kilometers of track out there, and hundreds of thousands of assets, what do I need to know this morning in order It/OT integration is giving operators the full picture

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to make it effectively tomorrow? We’ve got lots of components, but only limited ability to draw it together in a picture which allows us to do it. And, that’s where we the IT/OT integration bringing us a huge step forward.”

ABB and the rail sector in Australia In Australia, ABB is commonly recognized in the rail sector as a trusted provider of power technology and services -from individual traction product for infrastructure and rolling stock, through to building complete turnkey traction substations.

Growing cities with ever increasing loads on providing housing, employment and road use as well as the need to development regional centres requires new thinking around modes of transportation. Balancing the need to provide efficient and affordable modes of transport versus the cost of implementing such major projects, while navigating the political climate, presents major challenges for all involved.

ABB is also improving the reliability and efficiency of key infrastructure for five of Australia’s major rail operators via its enterprise software solutions. In addition, the company has been quietly advancing technologies for the “Internet of Things, Services and People” (IoTSP) for more than a decade via its control systems, communication solutions, sensors and software.

ABB is a global leader in power and automation technologies. In particular, the ABB portfolio consists of several innovative technologies that directly support sustainability in railways.

More importantly, based right here in Australia, ABB has a massive local footprint in terms of factories, global product management, and highly skilled engineering resources located across the country. For our customers, this means dealing with locally based people who can support and respond immediately.

ABB is providing solutions for all stages of sustainable mobility deployment – railways, metro rail, flexible charging infrastructure for electric buses and vehicles which continues to strengthen its position as an integral player in building a sustainable mobility landscape. logisticsmagazine.com.au

Bulk Handling

Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal under financial trouble The drama surrounding the Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal appears to be escalating, with 19 senior lenders making their own moves to appoint an investment banking advisor.

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t comes as a committee of owners and key decision-makers for WICET, comprising Glencore, Caledon and Aquila, recently decided to mandate a financial restructuring expert to provide advice, with KordaMentha and Fort Street Advisers tipped as two groups in contention.

Some are saying that an insolvency firm is likely to win the mandate. The shippers’ strategy is for the asset to fall into voluntary administration, forcing lenders to take a haircut.

But now it has emerged that the lenders themselves are looking for a firm to provide advice.

WICET, based at the Port of Gladstone, owes $US3bn in loans to its syndicate of 19 senior lenders, along with $US375m of junior debt and $US400m of preference equity.

It is effectively owned by eight coalminers that are responsible for the loan repayments and bound by take-or-pay contracts struck at the peak of the resources boom, most of which are now struggling amid weak demand for a commodity now worth

about a third of its boom-time value.

The view is that much of the responsibility will fall on Glencore, which has the largest obligations to repay the debt that is due for refinancing in the next two years.

The firm is currently advising the financial guarantors for Reliance Rail, which counts Royal Bank of Canada as its adviser and is responsible for the construction and delivery of trains for the NSW Government.

The government must commit to injecting $175m into Reliance, and in return for that, it would secure all of the equity in the company.

The entity was set up as a public-private partnership and has $2.2bn of debt, which the government guaranteed back in 2011 to get the trains delivered as Reliance teetered on the brink of receivership.

Reliance’s owners include Downer EDI, AMP Capital and International Public Partnerships.

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However, weakening demand for coking coal has since seen the price of the commodity plummet to about $US80 per tonne from as much as $US330 in 2011.

Two members of the eight-strong consortium — Bandanna Energy and Cockatoo Coal — have since collapsed.

Apparently, Glencore, with the help of Morgan Stanley, came up with a recapitalisation plan for the business last year that involved the offer of a bank guarantee in exchange for a refinancing deal.

However, since that plan was mooted, the global mining giant has seen a collapse of its credit rating, as Glencore wrestles with a major debt burden on its home shores.

While it is unclear why WICET is opting to draft in an adviser now, the view is that it is likely to be eager to be well positioned ahead of a refinancing, understood to be due in 2018.

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New Products New lift technology for compact efficiency and safety Clean, green CAT LPG lift truck and electric reach truck technology from United Forklift and Access Solutions has been chosen by the leading Australian sensitive freight specialist COPE to handle the expanding range of delicate merchandise flowing through its new headquarters at Yalata, Brisbane.

Four CAT LPG GP25N forklifts are used by COPE for optimum environmental performance in the new 10,800 sq m facility, each equipped with carton clamp gentle materials handling capability and container specification features to operate safely and efficiently in standard shipping containers.

Complementing these recent deliveries to COPE is one of CAT’s innovative NRF14CA sit-on electric reach trucks available in capacities from 1.4-2 tonnes featuring a new type of AC controller that integrates travel, hydraulic and electrical power steering functions into one functional system designed to empower operators to work more efficiently, comfortably and safely.

COPE Sensitive Freight – which is expanding its Queensland operation by consolidating two smaller facilities into the new purpose-built facility – needed efficient, reliable and highly manoeuvrable lift truck technology to maintain its reputation for safe, damage-free handling of freight ranging from fragile and expensive medical and computer technology through to whitegoods and brown goods.

The company drew on its previous experience of CAT equipment helping to deliver fast, reliable and expert service, qualities which are also paramount in this latest phase of COPE’S national expansion of a network that includes depots in all capital cities and major centres including Canberra, Launceston, Port

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Macquarie, Cairns, Townsville, Albury and Newcastle.

“The relationship between COPE and United Forklifts began in Perth with our depot there purchasing Caterpillar forklifts,” said Cope Queensland Assistant Operations Manager Brook Searancke.

United Forklift and Access Solutions offered COPE a truly Statewide and national solution that remains responsive to local conditions, drawing on the resources of Australia’s largest privately owned forklift and access equipment companies, with a service and supply footprint extending across Australian markets.

“After what we were told by our Perth depot about United’s ability to provide for our equipment and service requirements, we got in contact with them when looking to purchase the best new forklift types to replace our current ones,” Mr Searanke said.

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The technology package offered to COPE is backed by 24-hour service to ensure reliability and versatility in responding to COPE’s diverse materials handling requirements from start to finish, including ensuring sensitive consignments travel with compatible freight.

United’s Brisbane office – one of the newest in the company’s national network - supports CAT product throughout Queensland, with its national operation further supporting the world-class service, quality and reliability standards of the global CAT brand.

United’s CAT ranges – which can be engineered to the individual needs of customers such as COPE – includes a comprehensive range of rugged, durable and powerful forklift trucks with capacities that range from 1.3 to 16.0 tonnes to provide solutions for a

wide range of materials handling tasks both internal and external.

Lift trucks such as the 2500kg-capacity forklift are available with diesel power – DP25N, or low-emission LP Gas – GP25N or GPE25N, with advanced engine technology in each instance providing controllable, programmable power and fuel efficiency.

The LPG technology selected by COPE meets or exceeds stringent US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards for reducing carbon monoxide hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxide emissions while delivering the power needed for heavy duty performance, says United Forklift and Access Solutions’ Queensland Manager Garth Grams.

“Their clean-running performance is an asset both in terms of OH&S and in providing the optimum environment for the type of delicate and sensitive technology handled by COPE,” Mr Grams said.

“In addition to the service support offered by United, The CAT GP25Ns dependable and easy-toservice engines offer an excellent blend of power and performance with the advantage of low fuel consumption and emissions, making them easy and economical to use. Ideal for industrial applications, the trucks achieve outstanding traction on sloping or slippery surfaces with solid pneumatic tyres providing excellent operator comfort.”

The GP25N forklifts selected by COPE includes a number of safety features, including a Presence Detection System (PDS+) that prevents accidental truck operation if the driver is not seated. Familiar compartment layouts, steering, levers and pedals make it easy for operators to switch between trucks when necessary.

GP25Ns features include: • LED lights on the front work lights, with front/rear combination lights that enhance visibility while reducing energy consumption and maintenance costs.

• LCD display providing extensive information on truck operation and maintenance state. It also indicates service requirements to prevent unexpected down time and cost due to unscheduled maintenance and service.

Modern design techniques in combination with long life of components result in a long service interval reducing the total cost of ownership.

Vehicle Control Module manages various truck and operator functions allowing easy trouble shooting and pin pointing of problems.

Mr Searancke says the product and service package offered by United was a winner – “We had no problem choosing United’s Caterpillar forklifts.

We pride ourselves in our ‘be fussy’ attitude, sharing a ‘small enough to care, big enough to deliver’ approach.” logisticsmagazine.com.au

New Products Landmark delivery of safe work platforms Leading national access equipment specialist United Forklift and Access Solutions is celebrating the landmark delivery of its 1000th high safety and efficiency unit from one of the world’s largest aerial work platform manufacturers, Haulotte.

United Forklift and Access Solutions’ General Manager Mr Trent Osborne said the delivery to United of its 1000th Haulotte advanced technology machine – an Optimum 8 AC electric scissor lift – demonstrates United’s ongoing commitment to the leadership and quality of its already large and expanding national rental fleet and broad access solutions offering.

“The handover to us of this latest Haulotte machine is part of the continual process of updating our fleet with new and productive equipment that keeps us at the global forefront of safety and efficiency innovations in our industry,” he said.

“United highly values its long-term partnership with Haulotte, built up over many years to establish an ongoing relationship that delivers many customer benefits, including the opportunity to work closely with Haulotte as a global leader and technology innovator across 23 countries.

“The innovative rental specification of Haulotte equipment is part of the expanding stream of world class technologies arriving in Australia over the coming year, which will continue to reinforce Haulotte’s important role among United’s suppliers of quality machinery, built to offer a leading return on investment.

“In addition to the benefits for Australia of Haulotte’s leading edge innovation, experience and safety, we will continue to work extensively in partnership with them to provide input for products that deliver optimum performance for tough Australian conditions, including strength, durability and ergonomic design.”

Haulotte Australia General Manager Keith Clarke said the new Optimum 8 is a real gamechanger for rental companies and all users driven by efficiency and versatility, being a full-featured machine with a great drive system and built-in diagnostics.

“The delivery of this first Optimum 8 AC to United’s Perth office underlines their commitment to the industry’s latest safety, service and efficiency technologies, keeping United’s fleet at the forefront of the industry in Australia, he said This win-win relationship between United and Haulotte is exemplified by the features of the new Optimum 8, including: • Maintenance-free AC motors • High-precision driving, for safety, productivity and confined spaces • Proportional and quick movements • ACTIV’Screen onboard diagnostics for minimum downtime • Responsive sales and service provided by United locations throughout Australia, which bring together many years’ local experience in Haulotte product, including maximising uptime United Forklift and Access Solutions’ relationship with Haulotte extends back to 2010, with the delivery of a HA120PX rough terrain boom lift.

Since then, United Equipment’s national Haulotte range has expanded to cover the spectrum of scissor lifts, boom lifts and telehandlers.

“The longevity in the relationship is founded upon the instilled values both companies share,” Mr Osborne said, “Haulotte’s extensive product range and diversity – coupled with quality manufacturing, latest technology and safety features – demonstrates Haulotte’ s commitment to providing quality products focused on the needs of end users – the customers.”

United Forklift and Access Solutions is one of Australia’s largest privately owned forklift and access equipment companies, with a company footprint extending across key Australian markets, enabling it to offer a truly national solution that remains responsive to local conditions. United Forklift and Access Solutions has operations in all States, offering comprehensive support of its customers throughout Australia. United provides short and long term rental options as well as flexible finance options on our complete range of equipment.

New 3 tonne van The LDV G10 is a three-tonne van in the mould of the Mercedes Benz Vito, to which has an uncanny resemblance, but probably a similar power safety rating to previous models.

As with the LDV V80, this is a straightforward van able to handle the task and looks sleek whilst on the go. The powerful little engine makes it fun to drive and the price is bound to gain it some fans.

This is a goods vehicle and the van feels sure footed and stable when loaded with half a tonne. There is no cargo barrier on the model tested, and also has no booming sound eminating from the cargo space.

Driving the 610 is a very unique car-like experience and reassuring or a car driver moving up in vehicle size. It feels like something signed as a people mover and reconfigured as a van, and not the other way round. logisticsmagazine.com.au

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New Products Intermodal container handling with new cranes Konecranes SE Asia is introducing its new BOXPORTER Rail Mounted Gantry (RMG) crane to the region, to give operators the clearest view in intermodal container handling with its “smarter cabin”.

The smarter cabin gives the operator superb visibility and comfort as well as an extended view of truck and train loading and unloading and container stacking, thanks to video and control information displayed on the cabin monitor.

Konecranes has been delivering Rail Mounted Gantry (RMG) cranes to intermodal operators for many years. The new BOXPORTER RMG is the result of customer feedback and systematic study of field use conditions.

BOXPORTER is built on a modular design approach that provides the efficiency benefits of standardization while giving the customer great scope for tailoring with optional features. The goal is a fast delivery time, high container handling productivity, excellent reliability, low maintenance and long service life. There is also an evolution path to remote operation and full automation.

requirement is excellent visibility. The greater the crane operator’s ability to see clearly from the cabin, the greater his ability to perform his work safely and productively. BOXPORTER offers the clearest view in intermodal, thanks to its “smarter cabin” offering clear sightlines and its cabin monitor that extends the operator’s view to the handling action with an

advanced user interface derived from Konecranes’ remote operating station technology from Automated Stacking Crane systems.

TOP PRODUCTIVITY An intermodal RMG needs to be very productive and BOXPORTER meets that requirement with its Active Load Control (ALC) system. ALC is an integrated sway prevention and fine positioning system that allows the operator to move the spreader, not the crane, when carrying out most loading and unloading tasks.

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Same chassis, new power, new styling – that’s the updated Mercedes-Benz Vito in a nutshell. But with new tech and safety equipment (including revised crumple zones), the model also surprises with a new entry price – partly achieved by the loss of the hardcharging V6 engine. Three wheelbase options remain, as does the availability of manual and automatic transmissions.

A small high-pressure turbocharger ensures good responsiveness right from low revs, barely above idling, while a larger, low-pressure turbocharger is responsible for high output at higher revs.

It’s the little things that could make the Vito a status symbol in the van world. The air-conditioning, for example, starts to put cold air into the cab as soon as the driver remotely unlocks the van. This feature alone makes the Vito unique and well worth a thought for courier work. In combination with a comfortable ride, and a classy interior, it’s definitely a contender for the drivers’ favourites of 2016.

Leading global storage solutions company, Dexion, has announced the launch of its latest high-density pallet storage system, the Dexion Auto Shuttle, in Australia.

The Dexion Auto Shuttle system offers high-density pallet storage without the need for forklifts to drive into the racking system and provides an effective and reliable solution for those looking to make the most of limited space.

The Auto Shuttle solution provides significant productivity and storage advantages compared to typical ‘block stack and ‘drive in’ storage applications.

A safer way to manage high-density pallet storage, the Dexion Auto Shuttle travels below the pallet, then elevates the pallet from the support rails and carries it back and forth within the system as required.

The Dexion Auto Shuttle uses patented mechanical lifting motions and has no hydraulics and few moving parts, ensuring low noise, high reliability, and low energy consumption. It comes in a high-end eightwheel design with a lithium ion battery and a lifting capacity of 2,000 kilograms and an entry level fourwheel design with a lead acid battery and a 1,500 kilogram lifting capacity.

Speaking of its features, Stuart Macnab, Regional General Manager Australia & Hong Kong, says the eight-wheel shuttle is particularly reliable in cold spaces with an operating temperature down to -30°C and thus perfectly tailored to industries that require ongoing refrigeration.

“A number of our customers in the food, medical, and wine industries are excited about this product because of its high-density options across their supply chain. While the system certainly isn’t limited to cold storage, it presents several options for growth in the market,” Macnab said.

“Other than being a cost effective way to manage product from a workplace safety point of view, the Dexion Auto Shuttle also minimises the risks that can come from driving forklifts into racking, which is a win for both employees and employers. With forklifts no longer entering the racks, the Dexion Auto Shuttle also helps guarantee the longevity of the racks and products as well.”

“In an industry where space is money, the Auto Shuttle helps customers make their existing warehouse work harder. It’s incredibly simple to use and comes with a Dexion guarantee.”

Batteries and the future of electric vehicles According to IDTechEx, significant growth is predicted for the electric vehicle market, which will result in almost one trillion dollars in sales at ex-factory prices in 2026.

Approximately half of this is predicted to be the 48V mild hybrids that are launching in 2017, but by 2026, sales will consist of completely electric vehicles with up to four pure electric modes.

Analysts have expressed concern that there may not be enough gigafactories to produce all of the large batteries that will be needed.

Peter Harrop, Chairman of IDTechEx stated that lithium-ion battery demand is difficult to predict, as the question is not just whether vehicles will use logisticsmagazine.com.au

supercapacitor or NiMH traction batteries instead of lithium-ion batteries, but also how lithium-ion battery costs will change over the years.

If lithium-ion batteries do indeed become widelyused, user experience could be significantly improved.

“In 2017, any pure electric car with less than 200 miles (322km) range, a doubling over 2016, will look jaded,” he said.

“That doubling is coming from larger batteries being fitted with an affordable price and various other improvements such as more efficient powertrains and aerodynamics. Looking at the battery [itself], progress is more sedate.”

The most common projection of lithium-ion traction

battery cost by others has been a halving in ten years, which can also be seen as a doubling in range.

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