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German retailer REWE has started an extensive pallet-level RFID pilot at its Norderstedt distribution centre in Germany.

Power Freight has launched QuickShip, a tool to streamline shipping operations. QuickShip interfaces with Oracle, SAP or similar databases, providing automatic airwaybill assignments, PODs, and real-time tracking and fulfilment.

Palletforce has invested in an check-weighing system at its Lichfield hub. Accurate weighing is vital to ensure the safe placement of pallets aboard double-deck trailers.

The letting of a 5,332 sq m (57,400 sq ft) warehouse to timber housing frames company Prestoplan, has kick started the redevelopment of St Modwen’s Quedgeley West industrial development in Gloucester.

British Airways has extended its relationship with the leading logistics specialist Gist, to manage the receipt, handling and despatch of all of its in-flight retail (IFR) products.

Kent-based transport company UK Freight Masters has switched its palletised distribution network from UK Pallets to Palletforce, one of the fastest-growing networks in the UK.

UPS has today announced the launch of ‘UPS Mail LogicSM’, a new international mail service that allows customers to streamline their mail operations.

Geoff Newton, chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) has left the institute after little more than a year in the job.