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Iveco signs Memorandum of Understanding with Plus to develop autonomous trucks

IVECO, a brand of CNH Industrial N.V. (NYSE: CNHI / MI: CNHI) and a pioneer in the commercialization and manufacturing of vehicles powered by…

April 12, 2021

Cold Chain

Hultsteins exhibit sustainable systems at ITT Hub 2021

Hultsteins, the Swedish and UK refrigeration systems manufacturer, are exhibiting their sustainable, hydraulic ‘diesel-free’ transport refrigeration and electric generator systems at ITT Hub 2021….

April 9, 2021

Sustainability

Philosophically and financially, U-Build’s fully electric Mercedes-Benz eSprinter ticks all the boxes

The Director of a London-based firm whose sustainable flat-pack buildings were first seen on Channel 4’s Grand Designs is now visiting customers and transporting…

April 9, 2021

Logistics

Marshall Fleet Solutions invests in brand new state-of-the-art Midlands Depot and another significant 24/7 service facility for Thermo King

Leading commercial vehicle company Marshall Fleet Solutions has announced that, as part of its continued investment and growth strategy, the company is to invest…

April 8, 2021

Logistics

Act now and plan ahead – plastic packaging tax April 2022

With just a year to go until the introduction of the Government’s Plastic Packaging Tax, one of Europe’s leading packaging suppliers, Southgate Packaging, is…

April 8, 2021

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April 12, 2021

Hafeet Inauguration marks fruitful partnership between Emirates Steel and Safeen Group in transshipment services

Emirates Steel, the leading integrated steel producer in the Middle East, and SAFEEN Group, the marine service arm of Abu Dhabi Ports, both part

Your Voices
April 7, 2021

New survey reveals the challenges and barriers hindering supply chain business growth

Businesses in the supply chain and logistics sectors are being held back by a series of operational and technical challenges, according to a new

Your Voices
April 6, 2021

‘Safety should not be limited by training budget’, cautions RTITB

RTITB reminds organisations that workplace safety should not be restricted by budget availability, as it introduces a cost-effective eLibrary of ready to go training

Your Voices
April 1, 2021

Open challenge to events organisers in air cargo and logistics to set and track gender balance goals for speaker line ups

Women in Aviation and Logistics, an inclusive initiative pushing for gender equality in the industry, has launched an open challenge to event organisers to

Your Voices
March 31, 2021

Hermes and PostTag seal the deal

Hermes, the consumer delivery specialist, has extended its remit with PostTag, the last mile delivery technology company, to cover its business fully end to

Your Voices
March 30, 2021

Lift truck training lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic so far

A year into the COVID-19 pandemic, RTITB shares its learnings around lift truck training, what has changed, and how supply chain organisations are preparing

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Sustainability
April 12, 2021

New eco-friendly rail shuttle – more Swedish forest products through the Port of Gothenburg

83 per cent less carbon emissions and a reduction in the transport time of almost one week. That will be the outcome following a

Maritime’s fleet first to trial M6toll’s transformational ANPR tolling system

Freight
April 8, 2021

Maritime, one of the UK’s largest intermodal logistics operators, is to be the first business to trial the M6toll’s new transformational tolling system. The

Drax Group deploys Solace to improve its IT infrastructure

Sustainability
April 8, 2021

Solace announced today that Drax Group has selected its event streaming and management technology to make its IT architecture more efficient, agile, and to

Thermo King offers a “money-back guarantee” on the advancer trailer unit’s fuel savings

Cold Chain
April 7, 2021

Thermo King®, a leader in transport temperature control solutions and a brand of Trane Technologies, announced today a new campaign to showcase the fuel-saving

Commercial real estate investor and developer, Firethorn Trust has appointed Winvic Construction Ltd to deliver its landmark 25.5-acre site, ascent logistics park, in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire.

Sustainability
April 7, 2021

With a sharp focus on promoting sustainability, the contract was awarded to Winvic on the basis of its ability to deliver Firethorn’s requirement of

Natural feature navigation: the path to successful AGV implementation

Logistics
April 6, 2021

Global autonomous navigation leader, BlueBotics, is heading to this year’s ProMatDX digital event to educate developers and potential buyers of automated guided vehicles (AGVs)

FedEx offers even more convenience with Collect+

Logistics
April 6, 2021

FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the world’s largest express company, has announced an extension of services through an alliance

Automation: Learning the secrets of uptime

Automation
March 31, 2021

Automation offers a route forward for hard-pressed e-fulfilment operations – particularly, when it comes to packaging processes. But how do you build in operational

Ship propulsion: transition is in the wind!

Port and Shipping
March 31, 2021

With a lot of attention and investment going into alternative, low emission fuel development, how does the return of wind propulsion avoid becoming an

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Port and Shipping
April 12, 2021

Strategic Marine launches next generation Strat Cat CTV design for offshore wind market

Strategic Marine’s Strat Cat 27 (SC27) combines form with function to meet the increasing demands from the offshore wind industry and offers enhanced vessel

Logistics
April 12, 2021

Good export prospects for South African apple and pears

Hortgro, South Africa’s deciduous fruit grower organisation, looks forward to the start of a promising top fruit season as apples and pears start to

Warehousing
April 12, 2021

Factory Direct Flooring reacts to consumer buying behaviour with consolidative warehouse purchase

Midlands-based flooring manufacturer and retail firm Factory Direct Flooring (FDF) has invested in a new, purpose-built warehouse with state-of-the-art racking, bringing its entire operation

Events
April 12, 2021

Embed new capabilities at the IGD Supply Chain Summit

In its annual Supply Chain Summit on 17th June, IGD will gather leaders from across the grocery retail industry to share the latest insight

Logistics
April 12, 2021

New partnership between TSC Printronix Auto ID and InterVision Global bears first fruit; a real-time, cloud-based label verification system

Perceptor PTXL is the first innovation to emerge from a new partnership between thermal print specialists, TSC Printronix Auto ID, and complex optical inspection

Logistics
April 12, 2021

Europa announces Corp support

Pioneering logistics provider Europa Worldwide Group has announced its support for the Royal Logistic Corps Foundation. The Royal Logistic Corps Foundation (RLCF) was established

People
April 9, 2021

Strictly business for Shears’ new business development manager

Logistics and ballroom dancing are not two things you usually see in the same sentence, but for Shears Bros (Transport) Ltd’s new Business Development

Port and Shipping
April 9, 2021

Rhenus takes a majority holding in Arkon Shipping & Projects

Rhenus Maritime Services, the charterer and shipping company for short sea traffic with operations across Europe, took over 60 percent of the shares in

Forklifts
April 9, 2021

Choosing Flexi technology is Smart choice

E-commerce supply chain specialist, Smart Services Logistics, has introduced Flexi articulated warehouse truck technology at its fulfillment facility at Chadwell St Mary, Essex. The

People
April 9, 2021

New recruit Ross relishes the opportunity to drive Dealer sales for Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK

Having begun his commercial vehicle career with telematics specialist Daimler Fleetboard in the Middle East ten years ago, Ross Davies is back on ‘home

Health and Safety
April 8, 2021

Antimicrobial technologies – IDTechEx discusses how they work

Antimicrobial technologies such as coatings and textiles containing silver and copper are helping people during the COVID-19 pandemic by ensuring that whatever they touch,

People
April 8, 2021

Ecommerce expert Optiseller makes key senior management hires

Optiseller’s rapid expansion, which has seen it positioned as a high growth organisation with a multi-million-pound operation, is continuing as the ecommerce expert announces

Cold Chain
April 8, 2021

Cold Move retain AA Grade

Cold Move are delighted to report that following their on-site BRCGS Storage & Distribution audit in February conducted by Kiwa, they successfully retained their

Associations
April 8, 2021

Star Refrigeration impress customers with two-year warranty on new installations

The company has announced a 2-year warranty for all new Star built installations across the UK. It covers all new bespoke refrigeration systems as

Retail
April 8, 2021

Capacity crunch: keeping up with the demands of digital-first retail

By Christophe Pecoraro, Managing Director of PFS Europe A colossal shift to online shopping over the last year, coupled with increased demand born by

Freight
April 8, 2021

Michelin seals new Effitires deal with Gregory distribution

Gregory Distribution has renewed its Effitires contract with Michelin, citing the total cost of ownership and impressive product quality as key reasons behind extending

Logistics
April 8, 2021

Maritime Transport celebrates first anniversary of East Midlands terminal

Maritime Transport Ltd. (Maritime), the UK’s fastest-growing intermodal transport operator, is celebrating the first anniversary of its Strategic Rail Freight Interchange at East Midlands

People
April 8, 2021

Pall-Ex Group raises over £10,000 for Combat Stress

Pall-Ex Group has raised over £10,000 for Combat Stress, the veterans’ mental health charity, during its March in March challenge. The team, made up

Health and Safety
April 8, 2021

Cutting edge technology on right track to improve tyre safety

Cutting edge technology that monitors tyre pressures, tread depth and the axle weight of HGVs has been hailed for its potential in boosting safety

Logistics
April 8, 2021

SCB Vehicle Dismantlers put brakes on logistics search following Palletways hire

SCB Vehicle Dismantlers in Edinburgh has put the brakes on the search for a logistics partner after appointing Palletways Edinburgh, which is part of

Logistics
April 8, 2021

Culina Group upgrades with fresh Schmitz Cargobull order

Food and drink logistics specialist, Culina Group, has expanded its UK fleet with 127 new trailers from Schmitz Cargobull for use across three of

Freight
April 7, 2021

Double role for debutant Isuzu Grafters at IJ McGill Transport

The very first pair of Isuzu Grafters to join the 104-strong distribution fleet at IJ McGill Transport are performing a double role for the

Port and Shipping
April 7, 2021

Mr. Arun Sharma of Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass) receives India’s highest maritime recognition – Varuna Award

Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass), an international ship classification society, is delighted to announce that its Executive Chairman, Mr. Arun Sharma, has received India’s

People
April 7, 2021

Commercial director celebrates 4 years service

A commercial director at one of the UK’s fastest growing 3PL providers, has reported a four-fold growth in warehouse space as he marks his