News - Pallet Truck Shop

09/09/26

What Britain’s Reindustrialisation Drive Could Mean for Equipment on the Ground

The UK government’s renewed focus on rebuilding domestic manufacturing capacity, alongside plans for greater regional devolution, is expected to bring a wave of new and expanded manufacturing sites across the UK in the coming years. As this agenda takes shape, businesses setting up new operations should expect the equipment standards they’re judged against to rise …

Big Savings, Bigger Price Tag: Why AI Cost Cuts Don't Apply to Everyone

03/09/26

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Big Savings, Bigger Price Tag: Why AI Cost Cuts Don’t Apply to Everyone

New figures from McKinsey show AI adoption is accelerating across UK logistics, with AI-driven route optimisation already delivering cost reductions of around 10%, according to a recent industry report. While the headline is genuinely impressive, Pallet Truck Shop says it risks giving smaller businesses the wrong idea about what’s achievable – and affordable – right …

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02/09/26

Here’s How to Improve Warehouse Efficiency & Uptime, From Logistics to Equipment

Meet the powerful yet frequently misunderstood propellent of your supply chain’s success: warehouse efficiency. Oh, you’re already well-acquainted? That’s perfect. Because, in this guide, I’m going to walk you through 12 tangible ways you can make your operations all the more productive, so your organisation is even better positioned for sustainable growth. And, no, I’m …

26/08/26

Ageing Warehouses

Ageing Warehouses Make Equipment Checks More Important Than Ever

The age of Britain’s warehouse stock is putting renewed attention on the condition of the equipment operating inside it, with industry figures showing that 82% of UK warehouses were built before 2000. The figure, highlighted by Maersk in its analysis of the UK’s ageing warehouse stock, illustrates the scale of the challenge facing operators working …

19/08/26

Cold Storage Operators Warned to Factor in Battery Performance When Running Electric Handling Equipment

Businesses running electric pallet trucks, lift tables and stacker trucks in refrigerated or frozen environments are being urged to pay closer attention to battery performance, as lithium batteries lose both capacity and charge retention in colder temperatures. Pallet Truck Shop says the issue is often overlooked by operators who assume equipment will perform the same …

13/08/26

Handling Equipment

Britain’s Brewing Heartland Still Relies on Traditional Handling Equipment

Burton upon Trent may be famous for producing some of Britain’s best-known beers, but behind the scenes many breweries are still relying on one of the industry’s simplest pieces of equipment to keep production moving: the humble pallet truck. Pallet Truck Shop, the UK’s largest supplier of pallet and sack trucks, says the Midlands’ long-established …

Workplace Health Back in Political Spotlight as Pallet Truck Shop Urges Businesses Not to Overlook Risks

06/08/26

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Workplace Health Back in Political Spotlight as Pallet Truck Shop Urges Businesses Not to Overlook Risks

Renewed political scrutiny of workplace health is prompting businesses to take a fresh look at how they protect employees on the warehouse floor. A recent Westminster debate has put the enforcement of workplace health protections firmly back on the political agenda, reflecting growing concern about how effectively risks are being managed across UK workplaces. While …

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05/08/26

Understanding PUWER Regulations in Practice: An Overview for Responsible Employers, Site Managers & Safety Reps

TL;DR PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998) requires employers to ensure work equipment is suitable, maintained, inspected and used safely. Compliance involves regular risk assessments, staff training and ongoing maintenance to help reduce workplace accidents and meet legal responsibilities. At Pallet Truck Shop, we believe that no one deserves to feel unsafe …

29/07/26

Rising Temporary Hiring Means Warehouses Must Think About Equipment as Well as Training Provider Shares

New figures on the UK job market show temporary hiring has risen for a fourth consecutive month, with permanent hiring also showing signs of stabilising. The trend points to businesses across the country bringing in extra warehouse and logistics staff to manage growing demand, ahead of what is expected to be a busy peak trading …

22/07/26

The Overlooked Green Upgrade: Why Electric Pallet Trucks Are Becoming Part of Freight Decarbonisation

The push to decarbonise freight is gathering pace, but Pallet Truck Shop says one area of the logistics chain is still being overlooked: the movement of goods once they reach the warehouse. As the transport sector explores lower-carbon alternatives, including Bio-LNG-powered haulage and expanded rail freight capacity, the UK’s largest supplier of pallet and sack …

15/07/26

Subscription Businesses

Subscription Businesses Are Creating New Reverse Logistics Pressures

Pallet Truck Shop, the UK’s largest supplier of pallet and sack trucks, says the continued growth of subscription-based retail models is placing increasing pressure on warehouse operations as pauses, cancellations and returns generate a new wave of reverse logistics activity. The UK’s subscription economy is maturing rapidly, and with it comes a wave of pauses, …

07/07/26

Supply Chains

Why More Businesses Are Stress-Testing Their Supply Chains

Pallet Truck Shop, the UK’s largest supplier of pallet and sack trucks, says a growing number of businesses are taking a closer look at their supply chains as resilience becomes a board-level priority across the retail, logistics and manufacturing sectors. After years of disruption caused by global events, transport delays, labour shortages and shifting consumer …