Inside the News - Edition #662

Allan Leibowitz -
Inside the News
- 10 Apr 2014 ( #662 )
1 min read
No-one really expects bureaucrats to solve financial problems, but the latest announcement from World Bank president Jim Yong Kim is encouraging.
Speaking last week ahead of the World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings in Washington, Kim announced a series of measures aimed at strengthening the World Bank Group to better meet the evolving needs of clients. One of the highlights was a USD100 billion increase in the banks lending capacity for middle-income countries over the next decade. That followed a USD52 billion top-up in funds for the poorest nations last December.
Now, even if hand-outs arent the answer, theres no doubt that more money circulating through developing economies will stimulate not only their own efforts, but also the economies of their trading partners. And more trade and development means more stuff to move around and hence, more demand for materials handling. So the lending boost should have a direct impact on the forklift community as well as the struggling economies it aims to assist.
Also Read:
Inside the News - Edition #663
Allan Leibowitz
1 minute read
Inside the News - 17 Apr 2014 (#663) When manufacturers say that now is the time to buy, buyers may be sceptical. But when an informed analyst makes the call, it may be time to act. We report...
Inside the News - Edition #661
Allan Leibowitz
1 minute read
Inside the News - 3 Apr 2014 (#661) This section normally covers what we've written about this week. However, this time, it refers to what you've written. Our Discussion Forums are a great place to share information and...
For more unique stories and expert insights: read our industry blogs
Blog articles provide perspectives and opinions and therefore may contain inaccurate or incomplete information. Forkliftaction Media accepts no responsibility for errors or omissions. If you feel that significant facts are overlooked, or have a different viewpoint on a topic addressed, we invite you to open a conversation in our Discussion Forums.
Inside The News
While innovation and new technology are evolving at what seems to be an ever-increasing pace, the need to capture the data (telemetry) from this tech, and the ability to utilise it (telematics) for efficiency and cost savings, is one area attracting more and more attention ... Continue reading
Upcoming in the editorial calendar
WIRELESS CHARGING
Aug 2025
MANAGING MIXED FLEETS
Oct 2025
Words of support …

After advertising with Forkliftaction.com, we got many enquiries regarding interest to be our distributor. Mostly from Europe and USA but including a few in ASEAN. We feel that the advertisement was useful and good for market expansion.

Lawrence Xu, Assistant Sales Manager

PREMIUM business

ROYPOW
Manufacturer of lithium forklift battery solutions, the global leader in the market of lithium batteries replacing lead acid batteries.
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
Upcoming in the editorial calendar
WIRELESS CHARGING
Aug 2025
MANAGING MIXED FLEETS
Oct 2025