Recently, Amazon announced they’d be pulling back on UK warehouse space after overextending during the pandemic. However, despite this setback, Midland Pallet Trucks are confident this won’t disrupt the robust industry. Throughout the pandemic, Amazon snapped up a quarter of all UK warehouse space but, after claims they had demanded more space than needed, warehouse …
The right manual handling equipment can revolutionise the warehouse and make day-to-day operations far quicker and more efficient for everyone. Despite the benefits that come with using the right equipment, if they’re not working as they should it can quickly slow you and your team down. In this article, we’ll explain when it’s time to …
The first autonomous 40 tonne truck, powered by 5G, has recently undergone initial testing in Sunderland. This new era of automated, zero-emission HGVs could be a turning point for sustainability and efficiency in the logistics industry says manual handling expert, Midland Pallet Trucks. The arrival of this new generation of trucks, which comes as part …
As warehouses across the country prepare to realign their supply chains to cope with the changing demands of customers, Midland Pallet Trucks are poised to provide all the manual handling equipment they may need for slick operations. With the growth of online shopping and eCommerce, many warehouses have had to increase the amount of space …
Government statistics confirmed that 56% of transport, logistics and storage companies faced higher costs in March due to energy price hikes, but one business has provided a cost-effective solution in the form of manual handling equipment. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) Business Insights report [1], in response to the rising energy prices, …
Over the next few months, demand for warehousing space will continue to be almost 30% higher than past levels [1], which has been largely spurred on by the growth of e-commerce in previous years. As warehouses deal with this increased pressure and demand, Midland Pallet Trucks encourage all warehouse managers to make health and safety …
With the warehouse industry finding its feet after drastic changes during the pandemic, it’s now time to focus on employee wellbeing and satisfaction, says manual handling experts, Midland Pallet Trucks. In a recent Quinyx report [1] the true state of warehouse employee attitudes towards their work was unveiled. The report found that a staggering 65% …
As many businesses across the country struggle to deal with rising labour and materials costs, the logistics industry is one that’s under particular pressure, says leading manual handling experts, Midland Pallet Trucks. Warehouses are key players in the nation’s supply chain but, in recent years, many have been dealing with a spike in operating costs …
The UK government recently announced an additional £20 million funding boost to improve HGV driver facilities. This new move could mark a positive change in the logistics industry according to leading manual handling experts, Midland Pallet Trucks. The UK-based supplier of pallet trucks, lift tables, and aerial work platforms has been calling for change as …
As global supply chains continue to face long delays and logistics issues, UK suppliers should prepare for a stark increase in domestic demand, says manual handling experts, Midland Pallet Trucks. The UK-based supplier of pallet trucks, lift tables, and aerial work platforms is warning logistics and delivery companies that preparations need to be made if …
Many warehouse workers across the globe complain of poor working conditions, long hours, poor pay, and of being exposed to dangerous manual handling equipment. Amidst this news, Midland Pallet Trucks, a UK supplier of top-quality equipment is working hard to improve the experience for workers across the country. Recently, complaints of warehouse workers – particularly …
A warehouse is only as good as the manual handling equipment used on the work floor. This equipment can often be expensive and unfit for use, but one expert, Midland Pallet Trucks, is providing an all-in-one solution for the essential machinery that every warehouse in the country should have. Midland Pallet Trucks, a Midlands-based supplier …
