Netherlands ramps up emergency resources

News Story
- 1 Dec 2022 ( #1105 ) - Apeldoorn, Netherlands
1 min read
A new alliance is mobilising for disaster relief
A new alliance is mobilising for disaster relief

A number of equipment suppliers have joined with Dutch government agencies to form Infra Capacity Alliance (ICA), a disaster support network similar to (but broader than) ALAN in the United States.

Foundation members include aerial access supplier Riwal.

According to an Alliance statement, the initiative aims to ensure that the Netherlands is better prepared for crises and major disasters such as floods or earthquakes and can deal with an influx of refugees. 

“Within ICA, various civil companies and government organisations are joining forces to initially have a guaranteed yet flexible availability of materials that are immediately needed in such scenarios,” the statement continues, promising that the collaboration will result in faster reactions to disasters.

“The world is changing rapidly due to climate change, geopolitical shifts and wars. Social problems are becoming increasingly complex and often have no clear owners. Solving this problem, therefore, requires cross-sectoral and chain-transcending collaborations, in which partners collaborate, innovate and co-create. 

“Within ICA, civil companies and government organisations work closely together as partners with the aim of acting more efficiently and is scalable in times of crisis.”

The combined resources and knowledge within the Infra Capacity Alliance are considerable, but ICA is keen to expand its network and has already already begun targeting regional authorities, local governments, NGOs and other civil organisations. 

Solidarity Warehouse taps logistics help
Solidarity Warehouse taps logistics help 12 Dec 2024 - Marseille, France - 1 min read
Jungheinrich UK supports sustainability efforts
Jungheinrich UK supports sustainability efforts 16 Aug 2024 - Cumbria, United Kingdom - 1 min read
Logistics community asked to help cyclone recovery
Logistics community asked to help cyclone recovery 8 Aug 2024 - Lakeland, FL, United States - 1 min read
Previously about:
Boels Rental acquires Riwal News Story - 21 Mar 2024 - Sittartd, Netherlands - 2 min read
Riwal quits UK News Story - 6 Oct 2022 - Dordrecht, Netherlands - 1 min read
Riwal adds Norway for JLG News Story - 8 Apr 2021 - Hoofddorp, Netherlands - 1 min read
Do you have materials handling news? Submit your news here
Inside The News
In this week’s Forkliftaction News we look at two topics coming out of LogiMAT 2025 held in Stuttgart in March. The first was the large increase in exhibitors coming from China who are making it clear they have their sights set on markets outside of China (see story). The second is a closer look at what was the main theme of the trade show - the growing rise in automation, how it is changing the sector and how enthusiastically it is being embraced by younger generations... Continue reading

PREMIUM business

Hyster
Hyster is a world-leading provider of forklift trucks and services in the materials handling industry.

Find the right machine for your business with F. Uchiyama, exporter and wholesaler of used forklifts and construction machinery. With 100 years of experience in the trade, you can leave the export procedures to us!
FOR SALE:
1999 Hitachi HX99B telescopic boom
2017 Unicarriers FD80-2 counterbalance forklift
2006 Aichi RX07B scissor lift 

Find more machines here | Contact us with enquiries 

Words of support …

Undoubtedly, peer experience plays a crucially important role in our industry and it is extremely valuable for us to be part of the platform, where industry professionals, as well as end users can discuss and learn more about the materials handling world.

Alexandra Artemova, Marketing Specialist - Rocla AGV Solutions

Are you recruiting? Find your ideal candidate among a diverse range of materials handling professionals:

Forkliftaction's JOB MARKET

Find the right machine for your business with F. Uchiyama, exporter and wholesaler of used forklifts and construction machinery. With 100 years of experience in the trade, you can leave the export procedures to us!
FOR SALE:
1999 Hitachi HX99B telescopic boom
2017 Unicarriers FD80-2 counterbalance forklift
2006 Aichi RX07B scissor lift 

Find more machines here | Contact us with enquiries 

PREMIUM business

Hawker Powersource, Inc.
HAWKER® offers a range of hybrid motive power solutions customized to adapt as your operation's needs change.

Are you recruiting? Find your ideal candidate among a diverse range of materials handling professionals:

Forkliftaction's JOB MARKET

PREMIUM business

MAXAM Tire, Inc.
Simplify your productivity with MAXAM's range of performance material handling tires, designed with the latest EcoPoint3 technology.

Are you recruiting? Find your ideal candidate among a diverse range of materials handling professionals:

Forkliftaction's JOB MARKET

Of course, there’s no right time advertising without right place advertising.
And when you’re looking to target the materials handling market, Forkliftaction is the ideal place.
⇒ Reach a sizable global audience of 71,500+ business people. 
⇒ Subscribed for the latest in materials handling.
⇒ Invested in making sound decisions for their operations.

DOWNLOAD OUR MEDIA KIT for audience statistics and a concise overview of our advertising offer.