Aisle Space Requirements for Pallet Rack

There are some rules of thumb that I use to estimate warehouse aisle spacing requirements for pallet rack sizes and their distance from the wall. Pallet rack spacing requirements for forklifts vary based on the size of the forklift you use to service the racks. On average a large sit-down forklift requires a 12′ aisle … Continue reading Aisle Space Requirements for Pallet Rack

Driver Access Cages Help Secure Your Warehouse

Now available to ship within ONE WEEK! Our extremely popular Driver Access Cages with emergency exit doors will be in stock and ready to ship within one week. Based on your feedback, The factory will begin stocking 3′-0″ x 7′-0″ hinge doors with full-width push bars beginning November 17, 2014! Drive Access Cages are extremely … Continue reading Driver Access Cages Help Secure Your Warehouse

Port Congestion and Labor Strife Increasing Lead Times and Causing Shortages

Ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach congestion worsens, labor talks escalate – Truck drivers wait for the California United Terminal to open at the Port of Long Beach. Some companies say they are waiting hours to receive cargo. File photo By Karen Robes Meeks, LA Daily News POSTED: 11/08/14, 1:30 PM PST | As he … Continue reading Port Congestion and Labor Strife Increasing Lead Times and Causing Shortages

LTL Freight Rate Hike for Pallet Racking

To Our Valued Customers: We are sending this ALERT to all of our customers on a major change in the shipping rates and classification on all pallet rack LTL (Less-Than-Load) shipments. Regardless who the manufacturer is – this change will affect everyone. This change did not affect full truckload rates as they are priced today. … Continue reading LTL Freight Rate Hike for Pallet Racking