Irrespective of its diminutive size, owners of the trendy Smart Car have the same high expectations as owners of large luxury vehicles. So when spare parts are required, a service offering of 99 per cent within 24 hours is essential. Small wonder then tha
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The rise and rise of the bullish bear of the Russian economy has put logistics in its next-door neighbour, Finland, in the spotlight. Investor, Macquarie Goodman’s Jeff Pulsford reckons, Finland is going to be one of the best yield performers in Europe, a
Reach trucks have lead the way in conventional warehouse applications, but as warehousing operations become more sophisticated, top-end machines and niche products are using new technology to increase efficiency. Nick Allen
Ryder has won a contract to supply 26 DAF CF430 tractor units and 102 13.6 metre double deck trailers to parcels network City Link.
Innovate Logistics, temperature controlled storage and distribution provider, will procure 185 of Volvo’s Euro 4 trucks over the next 12 months.
The Freight Transport Association has won agreement for longer periods for loading and unloading at kerbsides.
JDR Distribution has launched moved4u.com, a business delivery service.
The FTA has launched a web site to promote its efforts towards environmental issues including carbon footprint and sustainability.
The Institute of Grocery Distribution has introduced a three step system, designed to help the industry minimise the environmental impact of transporting food and groceries.
The FTA is calling for the government to fund rail and road infrastructure upgrades needed for the improvement of inland transport links from ports.
