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Kuehne & Nagel Ireland has won a contract to manage the global logistics requirements for Organon Ireland, a manufacturer and marketer in the health care industry.
Mike Beer Transport has ordered four Euro 5 compliant Volvo FH-460 6×2 tractor units with SCR technology.
When you write a regular column it can often be difficult to think of burning topics to churn out month in, month out (unless you’re Jeremy Clarkson who gets loads of new models each week and even gets to drive them!).
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.
M J Griffiths has taken delivery of two Ekeri side-loading trailers. Griffiths now has three Ekeri Side-Loading Reefers, one of which is the latest design with rounded front pillars and new centre pole.
The Northern Irish logistics sector needs to address a critical skills shortage to remain competitive, says Skills for Logistics, the Sector Skills Council for the UK logistics industry.
NYK Logistics has expanded its operation for specialist automotive castings company Meridian Technologies.
Don-Bur has launched its new tri-axle 13.6m lifting deck trailer demonstrator, which it claims can save as much as £6,500 per annum in fuel costs.
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.
