productOnline retail drives air freight
Europa Worldwide Logistics has seen its air freight operation in Hong Kong register record results over the past 12 months.
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productKevin Keegan VIP guest at DP World dinner
One of England’s finest footballers who played, captained and managed his country will be joining DP World London Gateway this year as their guest at the seventh Multimodal freight and logistics exhibition in Birmingham from 29 April – 1 May.
productClick & collect facilities
InPost, operator of a parcel locker network operating 24/7, has announced its partnership with e-commerce provider, Visualsoft, which enables retailers to offer ‘click and collect’ facilities with ease.
productFantastic plastic
There are clear advantages of plastic containers for both shipping and storage purposes, according to global container manufacturer SSI Schaefer, which has expanded its range with new technology in design, moulding and materials.
articleFull supply chain flavour
Following a successful partnership between CeMAT and the “transport logistic” show in Munich, the cooperation with Messe München is set to continue in Hannover from 19 to 23 May. Logistics service providers will be featured in Hall 27.
articleTackling sleep apnoea
Ensuring the safe performance of lorry drivers is a key ingredient of the job for all transport managers. Geoff Dossetter says that both managers and drivers must be awake to the risks.
productProtective solution for fragile items
Available on the company’s website, the Kite Air Shock system from Kite Packaging, includes packs for bottles, crockery and electronic items such as computer tablets.
productTamper-evident packaging
The Xtegra range of packaging has security tamper-evident features, which are designed to provide a deterrent against in-transit and in-storage theft and contamination.
productHighway to help
Penny Hydraulics has developed a mechanical handling solution for loading and un-loading barrow loads of spoil and pieces of plant to and from the bed of the vehicle to the road side.
productAre foreign operators ready for the levy?
With the UK Road User Levy introduced on 1st April, its implementation, in just under three months, has probably surprised many transport operators and DVLA officers alike, says David Williams, managing director Rhenus UK.
productFP International has joined forces with FROMM Packaging Systems
The new partnership is designed to enhance product availability for FROMM customers and offer all-round securing of transport goods under one roof.
productCartwright to hire 40 new apprentices
The apprenticeships at the trailer manufacturer are targeted at 16–19 year olds who are being invited to apply online.
productCost-effective pallet pooling
Cat litter supplier, the Tolsa Group, has appointed pallet pool operator, LPR, to manage its European pallet business, including approximately 70,000 UK annual pallet movements.
productDoha duty free contract
Leading independent supplier of plastic pallets, Goplasticpallets.com, has secured a major contract with Qatar’s largest warehouse equipment company, Rumaillah Warehouse Equipment, to supply durable, long-life plastic pallets for the storage of duty free goods.
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.
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.
