DP World London Gateway has introduced the tandem lift for two 40 ft. containers to its operation.

London Gateway doubles cargo lifting ability
Essex, United Kingdom
DP World London Gateway has become the first UK port to lift four containers at one time on its quay cranes, after engineering a system that allows it to double the number of containers it can move safely and quickly.
The spreader can handle four 20 ft. containers or two 40 ft. containers at a time. Engineering director Andrew Bowen says: "By introducing the tandem lift for two 40 ft. containers to our operations, we will be able to improve productivity that will allow vessels to be turned around faster and cargo to move on to its final destination more efficiently."
London Gateway opened on 7 November 2013 and is the UK's first 21st Century major deep-sea container port and Europe's largest logistics park.

Jungheinrich consolidates logistics systems business
Moosburg, Germany
Jungheinrich has set up a new logistics division at the start of 2014, operating under the name of Jungheinrich Logistiksysteme GmbH.
Based in Moosburg, the new subsidiary brings together the previously separate divisions of Logistics Systems and Warehouse and System Trucks.
Richard Brandstetter, the head of the former Logistics Systems division, has been appointed the new director of sales as well as general manager of the new subsidiary.
Dr Stefan Binnewies, previously head of controlling at Jungheinrich AG in Hamburg, has been named director of finance. Bernd Tüshaus, who remains in charge of the Moosburg plant, will serve in a dual capacity as director of engineering at the new company.
Employing over 600 staff worldwide, the Jungheinrich logistics systems division achieved annual revenue of about EUR286 million (USD387 million) in 2012.

Free seminar
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Proteus Software and TouchStar Technologies, suppliers of warehouse management systems (WMS) and mobile computing solutions to the supply chain sector, are hosting a free seminar at Proteus's Birmingham offices on 5 March.
The event, featuring presentations and a panel discussion, will guide warehouse operators through the key criteria for selecting a WMS and demonstrate how a system's return on investment time can be accurately calculated.