A portable stock inventory system, the StockMarshal, has been designed to improve the efficiency of mobile logistics operations.
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Christian Salvesen is one of the great names in UK logistics but it has experienced some tough times over the past few years. Malory Davies meets the man who has taken up the challenge of rebuilding its fortunes.
British Airways Regional Cargo is using a sophisticated web based vehicle tracking service to record the minute by minute movement of air cargo.
Paul Carvell, has become chief executive of Business Direct. Carvell has been the non-executive chairman since June 2006. He is replacing Tim Houstoun, who will remain on the board as an executive director.
Kent transport company Alan Firmin has joined the Palletforce network. Operations manager Paul Denyer said: “Joining a distribution network allows us to become a one-stop shop.”
The government is now formulating its plans for future port development following a consultation period. But, asks Malory Davies, will it bottle the big challenges?
The move to more frequent deliveries of smaller consignments is accelerating the growth in light and multi-purpose vehicle markets. James Falkner looks at some of the latest innovations.
Stoke-on-Trent based Staffordshire CV has been appointed an official Renault Trucks Distributor. In addition to its repairer franchise, the company will sell the whole range of Renault vans and trucks.
Nippon Express (UK) has secured a 15-year lease on a 124,800 sq ft warehouse in Hayes close to Heathrow.
Lafarge Cement has renewed its £22m distribution contract with Turners. The new three-year contract was signed after an 18 month tender and has an option to renew for a further three years.
