articleCILT survey shows strong support for EU
A Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport survey on the EU Referendum revealed 64% of respondents favour remaining in the EU.
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product£10m container terminal capacity investment at Teesport
PD Ports has significantly increased the volume of containers it can handle at Teesport with the installation of new multi-million pound cranes, offering global shipping lines direct access to UK Northern markets.
productThe ‘Voice of the Logistics Industry’ to play key role at show
One of the attractions at the forthcoming Multimodal Exhibition (NEC, Birmingham, 10-12 May) will be the United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) Pavilion.
productBulk storage facility created at Belfast harbour
Rubb Building Systems has designed, manufactured and constructed a new port storage structure at Belfast Harbour.
articleShipping and transport firm invests in Windsor
Windsor Materials Handling has supplied three Kalmar forklifts to long term customer Thor Shipping & Transport.
productSteel storage units launched by Collinson
Collinson has launched HandiStor – a new range of demountable steel storage units which offer a secure, practical and cost effective approach to temporary on-site storage requirements.
productBriggs scoops £38m Peel Ports contract
The seven-year contract includes a three-year extension option and covers 10 sites. Briggs will provide full service and maintenance support for in excess of 400 materials handling assets, the majority of which have been acquired on a long-term rental basis.
productRio Olympics focus on global supply chain sustainability
The Rio Olympics’ commitment to supply chain sustainability (with 100 per cent recovery, disposal and use of goods and waste) has the capacity to revolutionise supply chain sustainability worldwide as well as creating a legacy for positive change in the region, says supply chain consultancy Crimson & Co.
articleLogistics can help Government deliver better Scotland
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says the new Scottish Government can deliver some ‘quick wins’ for a cleaner, safer and more efficient Scotland by working closely with the freight and logistics industry.
productOptima cabin debuts
Impact Handling shows off the cabin for the Konecranes heavy lift trucks it supplies at a key UK portcentric logistics exhibition.
news100 tonne bridge section collapses at Port Salford
A 100-tonne section of a lifting bridge being built across the Manchester Ship Canal collapsed on May 16.
newsTransport conference poll shows growing Brexit sentiment
In a poll taken at the Microlise Transport Conference last week, attended by over 1,000 transport managers, a 44% majority reported they would vote for Brexit next month, despite 43% feeling leaving the EU would negatively impact the haulage industry.
productFTA everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards winners announced
Leading figures from business gathered in London to celebrate the successful women working in the UK transport and logistics industry, as the 2016 FTA everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards winners were announced.
productPort signs service contract with Kalmar
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, and the Yilport Oslo Terminal Investments AS in Norway, have signed a long term service agreement for Kalmar Optimal Care. The order was signed on 1 February 2016 and the Kalmar services team has already started working at the terminal.
articleWomen in Logistics celebrates worthy winners
A director overseeing a £30m budget, a leader organising aid to war-torn countries and a young leader helping 15,000 drivers improve their road safety habits were the big winners at the Women in Logistics awards ceremony.
productReal-time visibility
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, introduced Kalmar Insight at the TOC Europe exhibition.
articleThe ‘Voice of the Logistics Industry’ at IMHX
One of the attractions at the forthcoming IMHX Exhibition (NEC, Birmingham, 13-16 September) will be the United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) Pavilion.
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productFabric Warehouse Structures
Rubb’s innovative fabric engineered, high quality structures offer proven solutions for a wide range of storage warehouse requirements.
productFabric Salt Barns
Rubb’s salt storage buildings offer a superior alternative to wooden and metal bulk storage facilities.
