A newly-launched consortium of European multimodal freight forwarders aims to introduce new standards of service and professionalism for freight agents in global markets who require service partners in Europe. Eurofreight Umbrella is the brainchild of 12
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The recent successful worldwide distribution of the latest Harry Potter book helped TNT Network Logistics win a three-year contract with Macmillan Distribution, which as well as publishing books, also operates a distributor business
The new CFTS Thorough Examination scheme, developed by the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) and British Industrial Truck Association (BITA), has got off to a good start.
Increased volumes of plastic trays and waste packaging from Tesco stores in the Midlands has led to a new baler being installed at the Christian Salvesen Recycling Unit at Hinckley, which operates on behalf of the supermarket chain.
Associated British Ports is investing £500,000 in developing a new facility at its Port of Immingham, following a term agreement with Whitemountain Roadstone.
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Triumph Motorcycles has expanded into purpose-built premises adjacent to its Hinckley Works to ensure that its production lines runs smoothly – its 13 different models are assembled on the one line at the same time. With anything up to 4,000
Freight forwarder and storage company Expeditors International (UK) is letting 9,031sq m of warehouse space at Polar Park, Heathrow, from Brixton for more than £1M a year, or £10.50 per sq ft. Brixton says the letting is the largest open market tra
Car manufacturer Aston Martin has installed two Atlet OPS man rising order pickers to maximise the use of space and improve picking efficiency at its parts operation
Land Rover is part of the UK-based Premier Automotive Group (PAG), owned by the Ford Motor Company, whose other thoroughbred brands are Aston Martin, Jaguar and Volvo. The four-wheel drive vehicle manufacturer employs 11,000 people in the UK