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.
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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.
articleOps manager on secondment to Zambia
A UK operations manager has begun a three month secondment to Transaid’s Professional Driver Training project in Zambia and is helping the charity to improve the quality of training delivered by the programme.
articlePort of Tyne deploys Speedor Storm doors
Port of Tyne takes on Hart Door Systems’ Speedor Storms, industrial doors with wind resistance up to Class 5 (over 90mph).
productUKWA calls for help in supporting growing population
The UK supply chain community needs the support of a Government that not only understands the problems that it faces but, more importantly, is prepared to take appropriate steps to help solve them.
newsDSV acquires UTi as logistics take-overs continue
The DSV Group has acquired UTi Worldwide, a global, supply chain services and logistics company with 21,000 employees in 58 countries.
newsRico acquires majority holding in Circle Express
Rico are pleased to announce that on 18th January they have taken a majority shareholding in Circle Express.
articleDoosan adds to heavy forklift range
As the previews in 2015 revealed, Doosan Industrial Vehicle has released the latest additions to its 7-Series product range; the giant 18-Tonne & 25-Tonne capacity diesel trucks.
article25 tonner designed for heavy duty applications
The Hyundai 250D-9 25 tonne (25000kg) forklift is the largest in the Hyundai forklift range incorporating power and efficiency combined with durability and safety.
articleNew tunnel proposed for Lower Thames Crossing
Proposals for a new multi billion pound road link across the River Thames between Essex and Kent have been announced.
newsTake on Transaid’s Cycle Challenge
International development charity Transaid is challenging industry professionals to get fit for 2016 and help Transaid improve the lives of people in Africa, by signing up to one of its two cycle rides.
articleCustoms warehouse operators must crack new code
The latest raft of EU customs legislation to impact on the third party logistics sector will start to come in to effect from May of this year.
productLeading names to speak at CILT’s Annual Conference
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) has announced the first confirmed speakers for this year’s Annual Conference.
articleHefty heavies as Linde releases 10-18tn forklifts
Linde Material Handling has launched a new series of heavy diesel forklift trucks with a load capacity of 10 to 18 tonnes.
articleShort term hire, long term strength
Briggs Equipment’s short-term hire helps GES get the show on the road.
newsThe search begins for the stars of 2016
UKWA has launched the call for entries for its 2016 Awards – marking the start of the Association’s annual search for the companies and individuals who demonstrate the highest degree of commitment to logistics and supply chain excellence.
productRail freight firm re-brands as DB Cargo
The rail freight company previously known as DB Schenker Rail UK, has become DB Cargo UK.
productABP modernises reachstackers
Kalmar to supply four new Gloria units as part of significant investment by ABP
