Avery Weigh-Tronix is set to launch a new software package designed to identify and weigh vehicles and trailers, manage customer and supplier contracts and handle in and outgoing payments.
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Kuehne + Nagel is now operating a wholly-owned national subsidiary in Saudi Arabia and will be developing its contract logistics business in the country throughout the rest of the year, as well as making “considerable investments” in 2009.
BSI Management Systems has presented NYK Logistics with a number of certificates to acknowledge the international quality and environmental management standards at several of its sites.
Network Rail’s plans to minimise passenger disruption by carrying out engineering works on weekday nights rather than weekends could hurt the rail freight industry as key routes will be more frequently closed.
Still Materials Handling has taken over its largest UK distributor, DAC Handling Solutions, with the combined business trading under the Still name.
Wincanton has started work on a £5 million Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment facility in Daventry, Northampton, ahead of plans to double its recycling capabilities.
British Airways World Cargo has started shipping Great Britain’s kit to China ahead of this summer’s Olympic and Paralympic games in Beijing.
Jungheinrich has launched an energy efficient electric pedestrian pallet truck designed for order picking and light stacking work.
Proton Motor, the fuel cell and hybrid systems specialist, has expanded its management team with the appointment of Thomas Melczer as chief executive, taking over from Felix Heidelberg who is now chief technology officer.
The Department for Transport, in conjunction with Faber Maunsell, has launched a free online benchmarking programme designed to improve operational efficiency within the freight industry in England.
