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articleAlstom puts faith in Forkway
Engineering firm Alstom has taken on a fleet of Yale trucks on a six-year contract hire from Forkway to handle materials for its train servicing and repair operations.
articleCILT unveils new corporate identity
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), unveiled its new corporate identity at its prestigious UK Annual Awards for Excellence in London on October 24th. The new identity provides worldwide recognition for all the Institute’s 33,000 members around the world, including the UK’s 18,000-strong membership.
articleAstec Conveyors repeats TNT success at Crawley depot
A high speed two-stage switch unit becomes the latest sortation system installed at TNT by Astec Conveyors.
productHyster trucks built for demanding applications
The latest generation of 8-16T capacity lift trucks from Hyster are said to provide versatility and power for demanding applications where attachment usage is common.
productRoof suspended load restraint system released
With 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.
articleCooper drops Samuk brand in restructure
The 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.
articleAutomate asset management to boost supply chain visibility
Every 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.
articleSwanscombe link ruled out but final Thames Crossing decision delayed
The 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 Manager – a title to be proud of
Transport 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.
articleSteeled for tough application
An Italian transport company has ordered six G generation counterbalance trucks from Kalmar.
productPorts quick march on the double
DP 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.
productUKWA Pavilion at Multimodal 2014
A 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.
productPort takes on reachstackers
DP 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.
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.
productForklift investment
Eddie 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.
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.
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.
newsPeel Group buys up Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Liverpool John Lennon Airport has announced a change to the structure of its ownership.
newsHuge portcentric developments launched in the UK
Leading UK ports ink deals with logistics property developers to build substantial portcentric logistics warehousing.
