productCounterfeiting, duty evasion and other forms of illicit trade are a substantial and growing problem across all market sectors, leading to increased calls for businesses to make use of highly secure product and brand authentication programs.
productYara UK’s fertiliser storage and bagging facility at Belfast Harbour was in need of expensive refurbishment, over the years the corrosive attributes of the fertiliser had taken its toll on the existing structure and flooring.
productAutomation and adaptability are the key messages for Antalis Packaging at Multimodal 2016.
productImpact – sole distribution partner in the UK and Ireland for Konecranes Lift Trucks – has invested more than £1m in five new trucks from the manufacturer, adding two reach-stackers, a pair of heavy-duty forklifts and a truck outfitted for specialist applications to its hire fleet.
articleThe Freight Transport Association (FTA) today publishes its Freight Manifesto for Scotland ahead of next month’s parliamentary elections.
productTeesside’s automotive sector received another major boost when AV Dawson brought home a national award for its state-of-the-art automotive distribution centre.
productBriggs Equipment has supplied BAP Group with a materials handling solution at the Port of Felixstowe.
productThe site includes planning consent for over 400,000 sq ft (37,161 sq m) of logistics space.
articleAn installation of 99 loading bays has been completed by Stertil Dock Products to support a revolutionary new DHL distribution hub at Manchester Airport City.
articleA Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport survey on the EU Referendum revealed 64% of respondents favour remaining in the EU.
productPD 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.
productOne of the attractions at the forthcoming Multimodal Exhibition (NEC, Birmingham, 10-12 May) will be the United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) Pavilion.
productRubb Building Systems has designed, manufactured and constructed a new port storage structure at Belfast Harbour.
articleWindsor Materials Handling has supplied three Kalmar forklifts to long term customer Thor Shipping & Transport.
productCollinson 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.
productThe 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.
productThe 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.
articleThe 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.
productImpact Handling shows off the cabin for the Konecranes heavy lift trucks it supplies at a key UK portcentric logistics exhibition.
newsA 100-tonne section of a lifting bridge being built across the Manchester Ship Canal collapsed on May 16.
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