Davies Turner invests in its Heathrow hub
18 / 11 / 2024
Source: Davies Turner
Freight forwarder Davies Turner Air Cargo is upgrading its Heathrow Airport logistics hub through the investment in new material handling equipment (MHE).
The existing MHE fleet at the facility has been replaced with seven electric forklift trucks, three reach trucks, and one battery-changing truck.
The 11 Bobcat MHE vehicles have been procured on a lease contract from Rushlift.
The forwarder said that safety was a key consideration when selecting the new equipment.
The new vehicles include perimeter proximity lights, which surround the equipment, enhancing visibility and safety in crowded or low-light conditions, LED chevron strip lights fitted on the counterweight, directional arrow safety lights that appear on both the front and back of the equipment and fork cameras that provide operators with better visibility when the forks are raised.
The vehicles also have pedestrian detection cameras that identify people within a set proximity, automatically slowing down the truck to prevent collisions, and are fitted with an RFID beacon to detect other trucks on a potential collision course.
Oliver Simmons, general manager – Heathrow Services at Davies Turner Air Cargo, said: “This investment in cutting-edge MHE technology at our Heathrow facility is a testament to our commitment to innovation and excellence in the logistics industry.
“We are confident that these upgrades will enhance our service delivery, ensuring that we continue to meet and exceed the expectations of our clients.”
