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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”.

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.

Regular seasonal and promotional store activities mean that it is important for distribution depots to have a consistent supply of good quality temporary staff to support the peaks in volumes.

Staff at five NHS Logistics depots launched a series of 24 hour strikes on 21 September in protest over the government’s decision to hand the business over to DHL Logistics.

Automated solutions can streamline manual handling operations and minimise repetitive high risk tasks, according to materials handling specialist Kardex.