articleThe recent liquidation of the National Skills Academy Logistics proved a dark day for the industry and has cast doubt on whether the sector has got its skills strategy right. HSS editor Simon Duddy talks to new Skills for Logistics CEO Ross Moloney who explains the relationship between the sector skills council and the Academy as well as outlining a strategy that will deliver practical help to employers.
articleSkills for Logistics, together with industry partners, has called on the Logistics Sector to back The Logistics Guild Credit Union – an initiative that will provide an ethical and cost efficient source of finance for the industry.
productMajor distribution companies come to IMC seeking help when transporting high value, high-risk assets such as heavy-duty equipment across the globe.
articlePall-Ex was a quick adapter to the rise of eCommerce but high fuel duty remains a key concern for its members.
articleDemanding clear stock visibility, keen predictive techniques and tightly managed fulfillment operations, delivery is the exciting and troubling heart of the Omni-channel experience. HSS editor Simon Duddy reports.
newsThe cycling and motor products retailer has has appointed Core Management Logistics (CML).
productYusen Logistics has been awarded a major contract with Hi Logistics Europe (UK Branch) for the nationwide transportation of LG Electronics products.
articleStorage drum manufacturer Fibrestar Drums used LoadStak Pro software from AutoLogic Systems to improve their pallet and vehicle fill.
articleLoading bay equipment specialist Transdek UK is launching a Double Deck Urban Eco Trailer (DUET) at the upcoming CV Show.
newsThe expansion of eCommerce into Sunday Deliveries was a key point of debate at Meta Pack’s recent Delivery Conference held in London.
productEuropa Worldwide Logistics has seen its air freight operation in Hong Kong register record results over the past 12 months.
productOne 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.
articleFollowing 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.
articleEnsuring 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.
productPenny 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.
productWith 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.
productThe apprenticeships at the trailer manufacturer are targeted at 16–19 year olds who are being invited to apply online.
articleEveryone 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.
productFollowing 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.
productThe Transland Group has bought eight new bespoke trailers for its services to and from Ireland.
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