articleMassive quayside cranes sail up the Mersey
A giant vessel bearing five Megamax quayside cranes sailed up the River Mersey destined for the new Liverpool2 container terminal, completing the final stage of its voyage from China.
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articleA busy year in logistics
UKWA’s Peter Ward became CEO of UKWA in January 2015. He takes a look back at the last year in logistics – the first year of his tenure.
productShip-to-shore cranes
A giant vessel bearing five ‘megamax’ quayside cranes has sailed up the River Mersey, destined for the new Liverpool2 container terminal, completing the final stage of its voyage from China.
articleMega-ship facility for Port of Felixstowe
The Berth 9 Extension at the Port of Felixstowe has been opened by Dr Therese Coffey MP, Deputy Leader of the House of Commons.
productMeachers appoints Jamie Terris to management team
Southampton based Meachers Global Logistics has strengthened its board of directors with the appointment of Jamie Terris as fleet director.
newsCILT holds event for young logistics professionals
AEB is sponsoring the CILT(UK) Young Professionals Forum focusing on managing your logistics and transport career.
articlePD Ports fined £400k after fatal fall
A north east port has been fined £400,000 following the death of an agency worker who fell eight metres onto the steel deck of ship’s hold at Hartlepool Dock.
articleLogistics needs support to decarbonise
The logistics industry needs the full support of the government in order to achieve decarbonisation, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has said, following publication of a Committee on Climate Change (CCC) report on the fifth carbon budget (2028-2032).
productView our super annual Guide – solve your handling and storage problems
You can see the digital edition for our annual HSD Guide online NOW. A great overview of industry bodies and exhaustive supplier listings.
productIndustry first fast charging for straddle carriers
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, will introduce the first fast charging solution for electric powered shuttle and straddle carriers.
articleAmazon to open DC at Airport City Manchester
The internet retail giant plans to occupy a substantial space at Airport City Global Logistics – part of the £800m business, hotel and industrial development being built around Manchester Airport.
newsRevolutionary changes needed to meet carbon targets
Consolidation centres, re-scheduled deliveries and larger vehicles are all needed to reduce road transport’s carbon footprint.
articleDB Schenker to acquire Redhead in ‘reverse takeover’
The transportation and logistics services provider of Deutsche Bahn plans to buy a 75% stake in UK logistics firm Redhead Holdings in early 2016.
articlePoor cooperation leads to lorry driver death
Weak communication between three companies over the proper securing of a heavy and awkward load on a lorry contributed to the death of the driver. All three companies were fined heavily.
articleThe Awards for Excellence
The countdown begins to the biggest and best night of the year – The Awards for Excellence on Saturday 27th February 2016.
articleService to the fore
3PL Europa Worldwide Group, has specified 15 electric 1.6 tonne forklift trucks from Impact Handling for its new European 1hub, cementing a relationship that began more than a decade ago.
productPorts often weak link in supply chain
As pivotal hubs within global trade, container ports and terminals face risks that have potentially serious consequences for international supply chains.
articleIncorrect aerodynamic add-ons could be ‘waste of money’
Schmitz Cargobull UK technical director Derek Skinner has warned that commercial vehicle fleets could be wasting money by incorrectly specifying aerodynamic add-ons for their trailers.
newsLondon Gateway receives record breaking container ship
UASC’s MV Al Muraykh has sailed to UK’s new premier hub port and logistics park carrying a world record 18,601 TEU.
productRevised O license documents could lead to more prosecutions
Commercial vehicle operators are advised to acquaint themselves with the revised statutory vehicle operator licensing documents which were released in mid-December by the Senior Traffic Commissioner for Great Britain’s office, says Ruth Waring.
