The Commercial Boat Operators Association (CBOA) reckons the role water freight can play in cutting carbon emissions is being “overlooked” by the government.
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FedEx Express is adding 92 hybrid-electric trucks to its global delivery fleet – doubling its capacity of hybrids to 264.
Ceva has reported an improvement in its second quarter results for 2009, although overall transaction volumes have remained low.
Retailer giant Metro Group is expanding its RFID programme into China and India in a bid to create real-time, end-to-end supply chain visibility.
Freight forwarder Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has implemented Kewill Customs in readiness for the compulsory electronic export legislation that has just come into force.
Trailer manufacturer Schmitz Cargobull has unveiled a system which is designed to reduce the weight on tractor drive axles when trucks have been partially unloaded.
Paul Venables is to replace Philip Cox on the Wincanton Board as non-executive director and a member of the Audit and Remuneration Committees, with effect from 2nd September.
Energy giant E.ON has extended its contract with Ceva Logistics to include asset management of signs and barriers, to help reduce shrinkage and asset loss.
Virgin Atlantic has welcomed the UK think tank Policy Exchange’s statement that sustainable biofuels should be used to cut emissions in the aviation industry
Rail freight operator DB Schenker reckons that the government’s plan to electrify UK rail will pave the way for further carbon reductions and quicken the move of freight off road and onto rail.
