The International Container Security Organisation, a new not-for-profit body has been set up in Brussels to help combat terrorism and organised crime in the international container freight industry.
Browsing: Logistics
The consumer packaged goods sector is embracing retail-ready packaging. Will this mean fewer stock-outs or simply untidier shelves? By Penelope Ody
There can be few things that say more about the state of the logistics market than the nature and scope of the contracts being signed.
Hatsu Marine has added more post-Panamax container vessels to its fleet.
The Port of Felixstowe has welcomed the inaugural call of the world’s largest container ship, the CSCL Xin Los Angeles, operated by China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) of Shanghai.
As Britain’s manufacturing base continues to diminish, the UK economy is becoming increasingly services centric. A boom in retailing keeps supply chains active, but with congested infrastructure and labour shortages, what makes the UK attractive to invest
The launch of Gillette’s Fusion razor last month presented a huge logistics challenge. Making it run smoothly was down to Maurice Lee.
Suttons tanker division has bought 26 new Volvo FM-440 six by two tractor units for 44 tonne operation.
Orient Overseas Container Line is adding up to 50 new MAN TGA tractor units to its contract haulage vehicle fleet.
Beleaguered logistics managers across Europe are putting radio frequency identification (RFID) projects on the back burner and concentrating on data capture systems with a more immediate payback such as voice technology. By John Lamb
