NAI Fuller Peiser and the Freight Transport Association’s latest research into the Road Transport Directive – the part of the Working Time Directive aimed specifically at the logistics sector – has revealed that its predictions last year are coming true.

More than one thousand Leuze optosensors are used in a new order picking system at Reyher’s high bay warehouse in Hamburg.

The belief that all you need do is de-complicate your organisation and all will be well is resulting in some organisations going too far.

Codegate has launched MobileCourier, a software programme designed to improve field force management and the flow of information.

“The government’s guidelines for fuel efficiency in HGV fleets, do not go far enough to encourage haulage companies to adopt industry best practice and reduce their fuel bills”

Meachers Transport & Warehousing has taken delivery of its first five Iveco Stralis Active Space tractor units. The five AS440S43TX/P’s have been supplied by local Iveco distributor Hendy Van & Truck and join a 70-strong fleet, comprised entirely of ERF a

Bulk and container haulier, Bulmers Logistics, has taken delivery of 10 new 6×2 Renault Premiums as the company continues to expand its business.

UPS has appointed Jim Barber to managing director, UPS UK & Ireland. Barber replaces Bill Caplan, who has taken on a post with UPS in the United States.

Thinking on a global scale is becoming more and more important for companies, with an increasing amount of manufacturing coming out of China.

“We are a polluter” said Ken Hall, vice president of Prologis, and “we recognise that we have a responsibility.”