European competitiveness ministers have voted to repeal the Block Exemption from restrictive trading practices for container shipping lines.
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Briggs Equipment UK, which acquired Finning Materials Handling in September, has launched the new NR-N range of Cat Lift Trucks.
Mitsubishi has launched its RBN series reach truck perform with what it describes as the “revolutionary Visionmast”.
Retailers are trialling a system from DHL Exel Supply Chain that uses advances in web-based CCTV and RFID technology to tackle the problems of through-the-night deliveries.
Logistics Learning Alliance in conjunction with the Fritz Institute and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport has launched a unique qualification – the Fritz Certification in Humanitarian Logistics.
Christian Salvesen has warned that the business environment remains challenging “and margins in many of our markets are under pressure”.
Innovate has taken over Corby Chilled Distribution.
The Haulage Exchange has reached 1,000 live loads a month posted onto the web site. The exchange was launched six months ago building on the success of the Courier Exchange site.
Linde AG is rebranding its materials handling division in preparation for its sale. The new independent holding company known as Kion group, will consist of Linde AG’s three brands; Linde, Still and OM.
Available industrial floorspace rose by 4.3 per cent between December 2005 and June 2006, according to King Sturge ‘s latest UK Industrial & Distribution Floorspace report.
