On a large construction project, communication distance is rarely measured in a straight line. A supervisor may need to reach crews on upper floors, equipment operators at ground level, workers in a material yard and managers inside a temporary site office. Between them may be concrete, steel, machinery and constantly changing structures. That is why […]
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BC Logistics News | October 13, 2026
Welcome to the October 13 edition of BC Logistics News. Today’s coverage includes recognition for Pacific Northwest terminal operators, tightening trucking capacity and cross-border freight costs, and a new Indigenous investment agreement involving British Columbia’s Coastal GasLink pipeline. We also have a warehouse management opportunity in Surrey. PORTS & TERMINALS | Northwest Seaport Alliance Recognizes […]
ENEROC Batteries Gain Compatibility with CTI Forklift Chargers
ENEROC USA and Charging Technologies Inc. (CTI) have completed an integration allowing ENEROC lithium forklift batteries to communicate directly with compatible CTI industrial battery chargers. The development could simplify lithium conversions for fleets already operating CTI charging equipment. According to the companies, fleets can pair new ENEROC lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries with existing CTI […]
BC Logistics News | September 15, 2026
Fresh distribution and manufacturing investment lead today’s BC Logistics News. Medline Canada is planning a major new Delta warehouse and distribution centre, Vallen is opening a new industrial-supply facility in Terrace, and two fresh Western Supply Chain Watch stories highlight advanced manufacturing and warehouse automation in Oregon. Warehousing & Distribution | Medline Plans 180,000+ […]
Study: Smarter Ship Routing Could Cut Port-Side Pollution Without Simply Slowing Ships
A new study suggests ports may be able to sharply reduce the pollution reaching nearby communities by adjusting vessel routes and speeds to changing wind conditions, rather than relying only on blanket speed reductions. Reducing emissions from ships often comes down to a familiar prescription: slow them down. But new research from South Korea suggests […]
Written by Rick LeBlanc, EMBA Founder & Editor · Forklift Revolution 📰 30+ yrs supply chain journalist📚 Co-author of 2 published books🏛️ Virginia Tech Advisory Board Founder: Reusable Packaging News · Western Pallet Magazine · Forklift Revolution Supply chain journalist with 30+ years covering forklifts, pallets, material handling and logistics history. Rick is co-author of […]
Why Tailored Handling Solutions Are the Future of Material Handling
Standard material handling equipment meets the needs of many manufacturing and distribution operations. Standard forklifts, palletizers, lifting devices, and other off-the-shelf solutions are often cost-effective, readily available, and well-suited for routine applications. However, not every operation fits neatly within standard equipment capabilities. Facilities handling unusually heavy, fragile or awkwardly shaped products, working within tight production […]
