productWith over 4,000 prosecutions last year for unsafe loads and over 300 VOSA inspectors out in the field enforcing the VOSA matrix, load security is one of the hottest topics in the industry right now.
articleThe three new divisions will cover the specialised heavy sector; market Maximal trucks to the mainstream market; and a Solutions arm will service all brands, including those of competitors.
articleEvery logistics operator understands the challenges facing their supply chain, but many lack the belief that asset-related challenges are simple and cost effective to solve, says Richard Jenkins from RF Code.
articleThe Government has narrowed its options on the new Thames Crossing but fallen short of choosing which of the proposals will prevail. Industry reacts as the decision is put back until May.
blogTransport managers play a key role in the operation of any business. It’s no good having the best products at the best prices if you cannot deliver them to the customer when and where he wants them. GEOFF DOSSETTER looks at this key developing role.
articleAn Italian transport company has ordered six G generation counterbalance trucks from Kalmar.
productDP World port London Gateway has doubled cargo lifting ability with a quad lift shipping crane, said to be the first of its kind deployed in the UK. This can lift four containers at one time, which doubles the amount of cargo it can lift in one go.
productA key attraction at the forthcoming Multimodal exhibition, which takes place at the NEC, Birmingham, 29th April – 1st May, will be the United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) Pavilion.
productDP World has placed an order with Kalmar, part of Cargotec for two new generation Gloria reachstackers to serve its new container terminal T3 at Jebel Ali in Dubai, with delivery scheduled for June 2014.
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.
productEddie Stobart has recently received a large order of a new fleet of forklift trucks. Built by Ireland-based manufacturer Aisle-Master, the trucks have been supplied by Carrylift Group who will also support the fleet.
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.
productLifting 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.
newsLiverpool John Lennon Airport has announced a change to the structure of its ownership.
newsLeading UK ports ink deals with logistics property developers to build substantial portcentric logistics warehousing.
newsPortcentric specialist The Logistics Terminal provides an insight into how the logistics industry is responding to the evolving concept of port logistics.
articleThe full range of Hyster materials handling equipment, from pallet trucks to container handlers, plays a key role in many portcentric operations, says Hyster brand manager Kate Pointeau.
newsHarwich Dock Company has been fined for safety failings after a dock worker suffered severe leg injuries when an operation to unload a cargo container went wrong.
articleExpansion work has started at Felixstowe with VSBW Joint Venture, a consortium of VolkerStevin and Boskalis Westminster, appointed as lead contactor to extend the port’s Berth 9 by 190 metres.
articleLondon Gateway’s Common User Facility (CUF) is expected to open on the port’s logistics park early next year. What can companies expect?
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