AT THE HEART OF THE ROAD TRANSPORT INDUSTRY.

Call our Sales Team on 0208 912 2120

FORK TRUCKS FOR LONDON DOCKS

24th January 1947, Page 28
24th January 1947
Page 28
Page 28, 24th January 1947 — FORK TRUCKS FOR LONDON DOCKS
Close
Noticed an error?
If you've noticed an error in this article please click here to report it so we can fix it.

Which of the following most accurately describes the problem?

ACONTRACT has been placed by the Port of London Authority with I.T.D., Ltd. 29, Palace Gate, London, W,S, for the supply of the new British fork-lift truck called the Stacatruc, for use in the London docks.

• During the war fork-lift trucks were used by the Americans in the London docks, The authorities were so impressed by the amount of time and labour that was saved by them, that it was 'decided to adopt ,them in the Port of Lo'ndon Authority area.

Total 419

750 21 17 11,412 .

Last autumn extensive trials were earned out with British • and American trucks, and ultimately the .Port of London Authority ordered Stacatrucs. The machine was described in "The Commercial Motor " on September 20, 1946.