T W Logistics News
TWL Handles The Christmas Rush
T W Logistics Scunthorpe takes delivery of 3 new Yale 2500 kg counterbalance forklifts supplied by Forkways. Trevor Bland, T W L’s Deputy Operations Manager is pictured taking receipt of the new trucks from Forkways Regional Sales and Marketing Director Gary Hawkhead.
Jason Ledsham TWL’s General Manager commented that we chose the Yale truck due to its suitability for heavy – duty applications, and the fact that it is optimised for low hourly operational cost.
Throughout our discussions, we found Forkways to be very responsive and flexible to our needs, and we are pleased that the trucks can now be put into immediate use handling the increased volumes of unitised goods at our Scunthorpe warehouse in the build up to Christmas.
For more information on TWL logistics and distribution services, please contact TWL on 01724 289205
December 2011
TWL Delivers the Goods
T W Logistics Ltd were pleased to take receipt of 3 Scania trucks earlier this month to their Gainsborough facility. The trucks, supplied by Scania (North east) are equipped with some of the latest technology as well as offering improved fuel efficiency.
Jason Ledsham - TWL’s General Manager said “ TWL prides itself on being able to offer all our clients a complete package of services, and ensuring that deliveries arrive at their destination on time, is essential. Upgrading the fleet is an important step in ensuring that we continue to deliver high levels of service; we are constantly looking at ways to improve our costs in this very challenging and demanding market.”
The units will be deployed out of TWL Scunthorpe facility, supporting the existing fleet in providing haulage of ferrous and non-ferrous goods stored and processed at TWL to all major UK destinations.
For more information on TWL logistics and distribution services, please contact TWL on 01724 289205
August 2011
Mistley gains FIAS Accreditation
The Port of Mistley and its associated storage facility at Wrabness are pleased to announce that they are now FIAS accredited for the storage and packing of fertilisers.
The port has a long history of handling fertilisers both in bulk format as well as in bags and continues to work with the market and industry leaders in handling their cargoes through the port. The port is already ISO 9001 and TASCC accredited and this additional accreditation further reinforces the ports continued drive to ensure that high standards are maintained.
The port of Mistley is located on the R Stour in Essex and is an ideal location for the import and distribution of bulk and bagged fertilizers into E Anglia and the neighbouring counties. In 2010, Mistley handled just under 200,000 tonnes of cargo of which fertilizers were a significant percentage.
Vessels up to 3500 tonnes can be handled at the port, with fertiliser cargoes predominately arriving from Northern Europe and the Baltic states. Goods arriving at the port can be stored in the quayside stores or in the ports’ COMAH approved storage facilities, or distributed direct from the vessel to end receivers.
The port recently invested in a bespoke bagging plant for fertilisers, packing into 500 kgs and 1000 kg bags, as well as providing cargo-screening facilities for bulk cargoes.
Ron Reason – Operations Manager at Mistley commented that he is really pleased that the port has gained FIAS as this demonstrates our continuing commitment to the fertiliser industry and our clients in particular.
If you have any enquiries in respect of importing fertilisers into Mistley, please contact: enquiries@twlogistics.co.uk or call 00 44 (0)1026 394431
June 2011
Welcome Aboard
TW Logistics Scunthorpe is pleased to welcome Trevor Bland, who joined the division in January as the Deputy Operations Manager. Trevor (pictured centre) brings with him a wealth of experience in the ports, warehousing and logistics sectors. Trevor has over 25 years in the industry and in particular the Ferro-alloy and bulk materials markets.
TW L Scunthorpe focuses on the import and export of bulk and bagged materials, providing cargo handling, storage, bulk material processing and UK distribution services particularly for the foundry and steel-manufacturing sector.
Our very best wishes also go to Carl Langham in his new venture in the media industry. We wish him every success in his new career.
January 2011
Hammermill
TWL Gainsborough extends its processing capabilities further by the purchase of a BJD Hammermill. The mill will be installed over the Christmas period and has been bought to assist in the crushing of recycled materials. Jason Ledsham TWL’s general manager commented “this is a substantial investment for TWL and it will allow us to further develop our processing facilities for new products, including recycled materials. Through its range of crushers and screens, TWL can produce products to specific tolerances and size distributions. TWL Gainsborough already operates jaw crushers, cone crushers and roller crushers, handling a wide range of materials.
December 2010
Read more about T W Logistics Gainsborough Site - Further information about materials processing
Port of Mistley Handles Record Tonnage
September proved a record month for the Port with its busiest month for over 2 years. The port has already exceeded its 2009 volumes by some way, and the indications are that volumes will continue to increase for the forthcoming year. The port, which specialises in handling conventional bulk and unitised traffic, has responded to the increased volumes by investing in 3 additional mechanical handling machines. Ronald Reason, the operations manager said, “the additional plant gives us a greater flexibility to handle an increasingly diverse range of cargoes on behalf of our customers”.
October 2010
Chips Ahoy!
The Port of Mistley successfully loaded their first vessel of wood chips earlier this year. The port has been working closely with the shippers for some time in order to bring this project to fruition. By shipping the cargo via Mistley, the number of vehicle road miles has been significantly reduced, providing a cost effective and environmentally friendly solution.
July 2010
25 Year Celebration
Nigel Woods - 'Woody', one of the team based at our Scunthorpe warehouse, recently celebrated 25 years with the company. Nigel started work for the company in April 1985 and is one of our most experienced machine and plant operators. Currently, Woody spends much of his time ensuring that the Zircon sand shed is always kept in good order. In recognition of his long service, Nigel was presented with a monetary voucher, which he put to immediate use, purchasing a new TV. Carl Langham, TWL Operations Manager at Scunthorpe is pictured with Woody after receiving his voucher; Carl joked that it would come in handy for the World Cup if his wife would let him have the remote control long enough!.
May 2010
Drax 'Gets the Drift' of Freight on Britain's Waterways
TWL is pleased to be working closely with Drax power station and their ash management company, Hargreaves Coal Combustion Products Ltd, together with British Waterways, to arrange shipments of bulk PFA from Drax power station. Each shipment removes about 40 lorry loads from the road network and takes advantage of the most carbon efficient means of transporting freight. Peter Emery, production director of Drax commented, "At Drax we are continually looking for ways to reduce our impact on the environment. Using the waterways to transport our PFA not only means that we utilise a lower carbon form of transport and reduce our movements by road, but by reducing transportation costs we are able to look further afield and gain access to new markets. The more PFA we are able to sell, the less goes to landfill taking us closer towards our target of zero ash landfill."
Extract Taken BWB press release - March 2010
Port of Mistley - It's in the Bag!
The team at the Port of Mistley were pleased to see their replacement bagging plant arrive in time for the new season. The plant is capable of bagging 1,000kg and 500kg bags and was successfully commissioned at the end of the year. The plant ensures that bulk fertiliser cargoes arriving at the Port, can still be discharged, stored and packed on site reducing the need for double handling for our clients.
December 2009
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