articleTimber price rise opens window for plastic pallets
Jim Hardisty, Managing Director of Goplasticpallets.com examines how the current timber shortages and pending ISPM 15 extension could impact on UK exporters.
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articleProtect licence and load
Everyone in the industry is concerned about the increasingly proactive stance the DVSA is taking towards load restraint on curtain sided vehicles. Many complain that their requirements are unnecessarily costly and excessive. Loadhog, the transit innovator, disagrees.
productDHL and Lidl UK launch longer semi trailer pilot following contract extension
Following its contract extension, DHL Supply Chain is supporting supermarket chain Lidl in meeting its environmental targets by introducing a pilot for new longer semi trailers across its UK operations.
productGHS requirements met
CILS has developed the 8100GHS range of thermal transfer and laser computer printable self-adhesive colour labels to help meet the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of classification and labelling of chemical drums and containers.
productTrailers meet new regs
The Transland Group has bought eight new bespoke trailers for its services to and from Ireland.
productDriving safety agenda
Delivery company City Link has demonstrated commitment to load security and safety with its latest £2.3m investment in 85 new curtain-sided trailers and five box trailers from Lawrence David.
productTransdek at CV Show
Lifting and loading equipment innovator, Transdek UK is demonstrating its double deck lifting solutions on stand 5C71 at the CV Show at the NEC Birmingham, 29 April to 1 May 2014.
articleTravis Perkins boosts driver safety
Travis Perkins has implemented a number of initiatives to improve the safety of its drivers.
articleOptimising pack velocity
Kite Packaging Managing Partner Gavin Ashe talks to Simon Duddy about returnable packaging and the firm’s ethos.
articleCML seeks eCommerce business
Fashion-focused 3PL Core Management Logistics (CML) is seeking more eCommerce business in the coming years. HSS Editor Simon Duddy visited CML’s Magna Park facility to hear the inside story.
articleSupply chain investment to drive further growth for ASOS?
ASOS has recently seen profits and share price fall due to increased investment, primarily in the supply chain. But will this investment pay off in the long run, asks HSS Editor Simon Duddy.
productMothercare pilots trailer security
Mothercare has installed a pilot of the new SecureSeal Logger system on its trailer fleet.
productMajor renewables win
The Isle of Wight’s largest independent freight carrier, Steve Porter Transport, has won the freight contract supporting a major new renewable energy scheme on the Isle of Wight.
news‘Pallet network’ model extended to contract logistics
The hauliers who make up pallet network Palletline have launched PLUS Logistics, which is billed as the UK’s first member-owned logistics provider.
news“Health & safety a matter for all”
The forthcoming FTA Safety in Logistics Conference is to focus on helping managers secure engagement with all employees on health and safety.
newsMorrisons to open third primary consolidation centre
Morrisons will open a third primary consolidation centre in Q2 2014 in partnership with Bibby Distribution.
productTwo-way transit
Thanks to the introduction of Goplasticboxes.com’s new Pallet & Lid System, shipping automotive components from the manufacturer to the vehicle assembly plant has been made more simple.
productDual compartment bodies
Specialist courier company, Eskimo Express, has added to its fleet with two Citroen Relay vans that feature high specification, dual compartment bodies converted by Norwich based refrigerated body manufacturer, Paneltex Somers.
productNew UK trailer & body builder
In what is said to be the first time in decades, a new UK trailer and body manufacturer has entered the market place in the form of John and Steven Cartwright’s new business, Tiger.
productRuggedised driver terminal
Visitors to this year’s CV Show got a first look at TomTom Telematics’ new ruggedised seven-inch driver terminal, the latest edition to the WEBFLEET fleet management platform.
