An exhibition celebrating the work of the Port of London Authority (PLA) over the past 100 years is running at the Museumof London Docklands.
Browsing: Logistics
The International Air Cargo Association has named Ulrich Ogiermann, president and chief executive of Cargolux Airlines International, chairman of the organisation.
Drinks logistics company, Tradeteam, has crowned Colin Bowan who is based at Hams Hall in Birmingham its truck driver of the year.
Schmitz Cargobull is able to increase the loading capacity from 34 to 67 pallet spaces with the double deck loading system for the S.CS Mega with Varios.
Online bathroom supplier, World of Baths is working with Palletline member company, Anglia Freight, to improve efficiency and reduce road miles.
The motor industry has been at the forefront in the development of sophisticated supply chain concepts. Just-in-time deliveries and bespoke sequencing centres have both been refined in the industry.
Wolseley is set to close its distribution centres in Didcot and Chorley, in a bid to improve efficiency, reduce costs and realign supply chain activities as a result of the economic situation.
Marley Eternit, part of the Etex Group, has signed a five year contract with Wincanton, while existing customers Focus DIY and a global industrial gas supplier have renewed their long-term contracts.
Maurice Dalton, senior vice president at ProLogis Developments, looks at how the green agenda is impacting on warehouse design.
Global sourcing has become a critical part of the supply chain mix, but with trade slowing having a clear understanding of supply chain costs is a top priority.
