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The latest news across the supply chainMercedes-Benz upgrades Axor range
Mercedes-Benz has stepped up its truck offering with the release of its latest Axor model – the Axor X range. ...
Published: 05 January 2009
Hansgrohe speeds up with UPM Raflatac
German bathroom and kitchen fittings manufacturer Hansgrohe has implemented UPM Raflatac’s inlays into its RFID-assisted assembly processes....
Published: 05 January 2009
Famous Pacific Shipping expands in Melbourne
Famous Pacific Shipping, the air and sea freight forwarding company, has expanded its hub in Melbourne, Australia and is launching a road haulage subsidiary as it boosts its presence in the region.
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Published: 05 January 2009
Driver pay moves ahead
Commercial vehicle drivers saw pay rises of some three per cent last year, according to the ninth annual survey by Incomes Data Survey and the Road Haulage Association....
Published: 05 January 2009
Wincanton picks Isotrak to manage transport
Wincanton has chosen Isotrak’s Active Transport Management System (ATMS) for its Britvic Soft Drinks bulk logistics contract. ...
Published: 05 January 2009
P&G commends Agility Pakistan
Procter & Gamble has awarded Agility Pakistan its QA Pinnacle Award following an audit of the company’s distribution centres by its Worldwide Quality Assurance team....
Published: 05 January 2009
Director general of CILT International announced
Bernard Auton has been named director general of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport International....
Published: 05 January 2009
New win for Wincanton with Blédina
Wincanton, has won a contract to manage the logistics in France for Blédina, a baby food manufacturer that is part of the Danone Group. ...
Published: 05 January 2009
Zavvi goes into administration
Zavvi, the DVD and CD retailer, has gone into administration following the demise of Entertainment UK, the wholesale division of Woolworths Group, which went into administration on 27th November 2008....
Published: 24 December 2008
Linde launches Sinergo range of pallet trucks
Linde has launched a range of new pallet trucks and pallet stackers, which it says can achieve up to a six per cent increase in output...
Published: 23 December 2008
CILT buys training group
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport has taken over PTRC Education and Research Services
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Published: 23 December 2008
Big names extend GDSN use in Russia
Kraft Foods, Nestlé, The Procter & Gamble Company, along with retailer Metro Group, have extended their use of the Global Data Synchronisation Network (GDSN) to synchronise item data in Russia....
Published: 23 December 2008
BP launches eco awards
BP has launched the BP Car and Van Fleet Fuel Efficiency Awards, which aims to recognise businesses who are actively trying to reduce their fuel consumption and emissions....
Published: 23 December 2008
Isuzu extends Ceva partnership
Isuzu Motors Thailand has extended its contract with Ceva Logistics to supply its warehousing and shipping services....
Published: 22 December 2008
Curtainsider version for teardrop
Don-Bur has worked with DHL Exel Supply Chain to develop a side-access, curtain-sided version of the teardrop trailer....
Published: 19 December 2008
Go ahead for UK's largest shed
Developer Goodman has won planning permission for a 1.2 million sq ft cross docked warehouse at Derby Commercial Park in Derby. ...
Published: 18 December 2008
Chris Andrew
Chris Andrew, 59, the UK product manager for German manufacturer Sichelschmidt has suffered a heart attack following bypass surgery and died on 11th December....
Published: 18 December 2008
More Jungheinrich trucks for Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s has taken delivery of a fleet of 241 Jungheinrich forklift trucks at its Hams Hall distribution centre....
Published: 18 December 2008
BAA told to sell Gatwick and Stansted
BAA has been told to sell both Gatwick and Stansted airports as well as Edinburgh airport by the Competition Commission following a market investigation....
Published: 17 December 2008
Woolworths distribution centres to close
Approximately 500 staff at Woolworths distribution centres across the UK will lose their jobs at the end of December as stores will be ceasing to trade at the beginning of January....
Published: 17 December 2008
