Pingo Doce Wins International Sustainability Award
Pingo Doce Wins International Sustainability Award Pingo Doce won a three-star award under the Lean & Green initiative – a European platform for reducing CO2 emissions – after having reduced carbon dioxide emissions by more than 40% in its logistics activities. This was the highest award given by the organisation in Portugal. After joining this […]
Vertical lifts and conveyors in automated warehouses
Vertical lifts and conveyors in automated warehouses Vertical lift systems allow for high-density storage. They are applied in the most diverse industrial sectors, both in manufacturing and distribution. Such as in retail and robotised commerce (widely used in pharmacies and parapharmacies, both for physical sales and online shops). Vertical lifts and conveyors are an essential […]
NIDO® innovates with unique, ready-to-recycle packaging
NIDO® innovates with unique, ready-to-recycle packaging NIDO® powdered milk, produced by Nestlé at the Avanca factory, has a new and unique more sustainable packaging, made of recyclable plastic, which replaces the two previous packages, consisting of a plastic sachet and a cardboard packaging. This is yet another transformation that NESTLÉ® is carrying out to fulfil […]
How to increase productivity in the logistics sector through portable printing
How to increase productivity in the logistics sector through portable printing Warehouses have to manage hundreds of thousands of goods every day; a volume that has increased even more as a consequence of COVID-19. Warehouse activity includes many processes that are critical to the correct functioning of the entire logistics chain and the speed of […]
“A coffee with…” Bruna Castro – Director of Be Blair
“A coffee with…” Bruna Castro – Director of Be Blair Empack and Logistics & Automation Porto: Tell us about yourself and your journey at Be Blair. What is the day-to-day life of an e-commerce manager like? Bruna Castro: I started the Be Blair project, at Farmácia de Lamaçães, 2 years ago. Taking the step towards […]
Jungheirich Portugal launches electric forklift hire service
Jungheirich Portugal launches electric forklift hire service Jungheinrich Portugal, a provider of intralogistics solutions, has launched the Power Buy The Hour rental service on the national market, a highly flexible and innovative approach to the rental of electric forklifts. With high availability, this solution allows the customer to rent a forklift and pay only for […]
Mercadona invests €24.5 million in new ship at Póvoa do Varzim logistics block
Mercadona invests €24.5 million in new ship at Póvoa do Varzim logistics block Mercadona has invested €24.5 million to expand the storage capacity of the Póvoa de Varzim Logistics Block with a new 12,000 square metre facility dedicated to fruit and vegetables and the management area for reusable and single-use boxes, the Spanish chain announced […]
Biodegradable packaging that keeps food fresh is developed
Biodegradable packaging that keeps food fresh is developed Researchers from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in the United States have developed a food package that extends the shelf life of fresh fruit by two to three days. In addition to this feature, the packaging is […]
FANUC brings CNC mechanisation to the education market
FANUC brings CNC mechanisation to the education market New FANUC education package combines ROBODRILL machining centre with CRX-10iA collaborative robot. Schools, colleges, universities, independent training centres and OEM training facilities can all benefit from a new educational package from FANUC that combines the company’s machine tool and collaborative robot technologies. Developed in conjunction with a […]
Portugal among the most attractive European markets for expanding logistics operations
Portugal among the most attractive European markets for expanding logistics operations Portugal is one of the most desirable European markets for the expansion of logistics operations, concludes an analysis by property consultancy Savills. The Covid-19 pandemic has reconfigured warehousing needs and boosted e-commerce, two factors that have led to the strengthening of the European logistics […]
El Corte Inglés uses electric bicycle for deliveries in Lisbon
El Corte Inglés uses electric bicycle for deliveries in Lisbon El Corte Inglés is now using an electric bicycle to deliver parcels to customers, it announced in a statement. This action is part of a pilot project aligned with the company’s sustainability strategy and the mobility strategy of the Lisbon City Council, which is being […]
Jungheinrich automates Coca-Cola HBC plant
Jungheinrich automates Coca-Cola HBC plant Jungheinrich is developing an automation solution for Coca-Cola HBC at its plant in Radzymin, Poland. The new storage system aims to expand the existing facility and offers state-of-the-art technology. Some construction measures will be finalised during ongoing operations. Commissioning is scheduled for 2022. Making full use of the available space, […]