Christian Salvesen has appointed Malcolm Wilson managing director of its Dedicated Logistics service in the UK with responsibility for many of Salvesen’s largest contracts, such as Marks and Spencer, Morrisons, Rockware Glass, B&Q and Weight Watchers.
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Philips Electronics has picked UPS to redesign and operate its global service parts logistics network in a move to improve customer service at its Medical Systems division.
Scottish haulier John G Russell (Transport), has fitted half its 200-strong fleet with InstantFit Neck-it!, the anti-fuel theft system from TruckProtect.
Green buildings will become compulsory, warns property consultant King Sturge. New EU legislation and recent changes to Part L of the Building Regulations will change warehouses. Three key requirements of the EU’s Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
Along with companies in other sectors, many third party logistics suppliers are struggling to fill the holes in their pension funds. Malory Davies looks at the implications.
The European Commission is to develop a freight strategy for Europe and is promising an action plan by 2007.
NYK Logistics has expanded its operation for specialist automotive castings company Meridian Technologies.
Mike Beer Transport has ordered four Euro 5 compliant Volvo FH-460 6×2 tractor units with SCR technology.
At 497,583 sq m in 17 units across Britain, the level of take-up in new units of 10,000 sq m and over in the first three months of 2006 reached the highest level recorded in the first quarter of any year over the past ten years, says King Sturge.
Safety measures in forklifts have come a long way since the early models, however there is always more to be done. James Falkner takes a look at how manufacturers are making forklifts safer.
