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US companies are more receptive to taking calculated risks, says Virtualized Logistics
May 16, 2012
All companies are seeking cost savings in these tough economic times, but US companies are most open to exploring new ideas and strategies, says Tony Leach, Director and Chief Sales Officer, Virtualized Logistics.


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Good relationship between BRT (Bartolini) and Vanderlande Industries results in 19th Posisorter order
May 16, 2012
The close cooperation between the Italian express freight operator BRT (formerly known as Bartolini) and Vanderlande Industries is continuing positively, and has now resulted in the 19th order by BRT for a sortation system from Vanderlande.

ByBox rolls out lockers in North London and Elmers End
May 16, 2012
Revolutions have taken place in the way we communicate, where we can watch television, how we buy our weekly groceries, and the way we purchase goods – now it's time for a revolution in delivery in North London and Elmers End, Beckenham as ByBox expands its network.

Fortec reorganises Scottish operations
May 16, 2012
Fortec Distribution Network has strengthened its operations in Scotland. The company has doubled its network of locations from three to six from January, with sites at Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, Aberdeen, Inverness and (Highlands location to add.)

Paragon links to Google's live traffic information
May 16, 2012
Paragon's routing and scheduling software now links to Google's live traffic information with just one click from the system Workbench.

'Big' contract win for Palletways member
May 16, 2012
Jack Richards & Sons, a member of the Palletways network based in Fakenham in Norfolk, is celebrating a contract win from King's Lynn-based Big K.

CHEP certified sustainable in all European operations
May 16, 2012
CHEP has earned sustainable forest certification in all European countries in which it operates, achieving one of its key sustainability objectives for the first six months of 2012.

Ford Europe and Penske Logistics Earn 2012 European Logistics Excellence Award from the European Logistics Association
May 16, 2012
The European Logistics Association (ELA) honored Penske Logistics and Ford Motor Company with this year's European Award for Logistics Excellence 2012 award for the Network Integrator concept developed by the two companies.

Distribution centre for fashion retailer combines thermal efficiency with reliable logistics performance
May 08, 2012
The high street fashion retailer with nearly 300 stores in the UK, Ireland and the rest of the world wanted to build a new distribution centre from which it control its logistical operations.

SHS and LHS hanging scales offer strength, durability and safety for weighing heavy loads
May 08, 2012
Adam Equipment, the scale and balance manufacturer, has introduced
heavy-duty SHS and LHS hanging scales to safely measure suspended items.

Paragon adds new traffic restriction information to its Planning Pack for the Olympics
May 08, 2012
Paragon Software Systems has updated its free special Planning Pack for companies scheduling deliveries during the Olympic and Paralympic games.

Barloworld Supply Chain Software opens new office in France
May 08, 2012
Global supply chain planning company, Barloworld Supply Chain Software (Barloworld SCS) is opening a new office in Paris, France on 20 June to help enhance local service levels.

More companies embrace 'second life' lift trucks
May 08, 2012
The profile of the type of company that looks to the second hand market for its materials handling equipment has changed dramatically in recent years as the testing economic trading conditions have compelled all firms to seek to maximise value across their forklift fleets.

Another award for Palletforce member White Logistics' new look
May 08, 2012
Palletforce member White Logistics has won a second design award for totally transforming its branding.

New Thorworld brochure features extended range of dock loading/unloading aids and protection products
May 02, 2012
Thorworld Industries, the loading and unloading specialist, has extended its selection of dock loading/unloading aids and restraint/protection products.

Tracker enhances fleet telematics solution with 'Driving Style'
May 02, 2012
As fuel prices spiral to new heights, never has it been more vital for fleet managers to monitor and evaluate driver behaviour to improve cost efficiencies.

BRC Certification for pallet wrap specialist
May 02, 2012
Golden Valley Pallet Wrap Specialists Ltd (GVPS) – the supplier of hand and machine applied pallet wrapping to the storage and logistics industries – has been awarded British Retail Consortium (BRC) Accreditation in Storage and Distribution.

FleetMatics releases White Paper on the impact of Vehicle Tracking on customer service
May 02, 2012
FleetMatics has published a white paper that explores the potential benefits that lie in the adoption of a GPS vehicle tracking system for field-service businesses.

UK Mail takes delivery of 16 semi trailers from Cartwright
May 02, 2012
UK Mail has recently taken delivery of 16 semi trailers that have been designed by Cartwright to meet the challenges of their harsh operating environment.

 

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M-commerce fuels next generation fulfilment systems for last mile
May 08, 2012

By Andrew Southgate, managing director, Zetes.

Beware fake IATA emails warns UK freight trade association
May 02, 2012

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has issued an alert about fake emails being sent to the trade association's members, which make false requests for payments.

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May 02, 2012

In everyday life, technology users are getting a better experience with streamlined content delivery. Information is all on one screen and doesn’t require constant refreshing to stay up to date.

E-Retailers and their carriers still not getting delivery right
April 22, 2012

The recent UK Consumer Home Delivery Review - 2012 from Interactive Media in Retail Group (IMRG) highlights that, as shown in last year's survey, consumers continue to have the same frustrations around un-successful first-time, on-time delivery of their goods and the lack of real-time information as to the whereabouts of those goods during the delivery process.

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Armour gets warehousing in peak condition with Davies & Robson
May 16, 2012
Logistics consultancy, Davies & Robson, has completed a successful warehouse optimisation project for award-winning consumer electronics firm, Armour Home.

Poirot helps 'crowd-fund' derelict east London dock into new arts, enterprise and nature hub
May 08, 2012
He's spent 22 years unlocking clues as TV detective Hercule Poirot, but now actor David Suchet is fronting a campaign to revive an historic dock in east London.

Jungheinrich Managing Director appointed to BITA Management Board
May 02, 2012
BITA (the British Industrial Truck Association) has appointed Hans-Herbert Schultz, Managing Director of Jungheinrich UK Ltd, to its Management Board.

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UK freight forwarders' association back at Multimodal
April 18, 2012
BIFA – the British International Freight Association – will once again be attending the forthcoming Multimodal exhibition and conference and is looking forward to meeting existing and prospective Members, as it brings its message to the wider UK freight industry.

Barloworld offers a glimpse into the future at Multimodal
April 11, 2012
Barloworld Handling will be offering visitors to Multimodal 2012 Exhibition a glimpse into the future of materials handling on stand 231 at the NEC in May.

Kwik-Fit launches light commercial vehicle drive at CV Show
April 10, 2012
A major investment is being made by Kwik-Fit in its light commercial vehicle tyre fitting proposition and in expanding its range of mechanical services to fleets as the number of vans on the UK's roads continues to rapidly rise.

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