forklift trucks

Jungheinrich is launching two new series of robust electric forklift trucks worldwide. The new EFG forklifts are cost-effective entry-level models for classic transport and stacking tasks between 1.6 and 3t. From now on, in addition to Jungheinrich’s well-known high-performance electric forklifts, the company will also be offering its customers basic models for light to medium-duty […]

The arguments for why electric forklifts are better than diesel are well rehearsed. But, for many, a nagging doubt remains: what about ramps and steep slopes where there’s the very real possibility of power drop-off? These issues have been addressed by Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks with its new, patent-pending,  AutoBoost feature. According to Stewart Gosling of […]

As the US state of California plans to ban the sales of new propane and diesel-powered trucks starting in 2026, it has already introduced an incentive program for switching to zero-emission forklifts in 2022. The Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE) has $125,000,000 to spend on subsidies to encourage California businesses to purchase or lease zero-emission […]

Narrow Aisle Ltd – the VNA materials handling solutions specialist – recently hosted a series of distributor open days at its UK Flexi Truck manufacturing plant in Great Bridge, West Midlands. Attended by some 150 visitors, the three open days gave guests the opportunity to see some of the recent additions to the Flexi Truck […]

Yale Materials Handling Corporation has been named a 2022 Green Supply Chain Partner by Inbound Logistics. The award recognises the company’s growing line-up of lift trucks powered by factory integrated lithium-ion battery power and the Yale Power Suite, a comprehensive range of motive power sources available on a broad lineup of lift trucks. The win […]

The shrinking labour pool is certainly hitting the logistics sector hard with HGV drivers, warehouse order pickers and forklift operators all in short supply. Indeed, it was at a recent event organised by the Institute for Government, that the chief executive of Food and Drink Federation announced that the UK food supply chain is around […]

UniCarriers has launched an upgraded series of compact pedestrian stackers with features designed to enhance operator comfort and productivity. The CSW125 compact pedestrian stacker and CDW125 compact pedestrian stacker for double pallet handling are suited to cross-docking applications. The new machines are particularly useful in applications such as shop replenishment, order picking and short-distance internal […]

Kemi Shipping Oy, owned by Finnish Metsä Group, has ordered eight Konecranes E-VER fully electric forklifts including full service contracts for their operations in the Port of Kemi. Having been impressed with the E-VER that was delivered early in 2022, the Finnish logistics company is strengthening operations with an additional order, which will be delivered […]

BYD, a leading manufacturer of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) introduced new products to its range of zero-emission forklifts at LogiMAT trade fair (Hall 10, Stand G61 – Stuttgart, 31 May – 2nd June 2022). A highlight was the European premiere of the heavy-duty BYD ECB70/80 counterbalance forklift. Additionally, BYD demonstrated an expanded range of industry-leading […]

As a proud supporter of the 9th National Forklift Safety Day, The Raymond Corporation is committed to prioritising forklift operator education and providing intelligent warehouse solutions that help customers create a culture of continuous improvement and boost overall facility well-being. Along with National Forklift Safety Day, The Raymond Corporation will be celebrating its 100th anniversary and […]