Beleaguered logistics managers across Europe are putting radio frequency identification (RFID) projects on the back burner and concentrating on data capture systems with a more immediate payback such as voice technology. By John Lamb
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Cargo capacity on aircraft could be reduced permanently if recently introduced restrictions on passenger hand luggage remain in force.
S&S Distribution has invested £800,000 in expanding and re-branding its fleet.
Northern Foods is selling NFT Distribution for £51m to a management buyout team led by managing director David Frankish and backed by Phoenix Equity Partners.
The supply chain could benefit from some manufacturing discipline, says the group logistics director of Oxford University Press
Homebase has bought six 13.6m step frame tri-axle box van lifting deck trailers and six 13.7m ratchet deck curtainsiders from Don-Bur.
Baylis Logistics has installed the MAN telematics system across its entire fleet.
The WEEE directive, which sets out new rules for the disposal of electric and electronic equipment, is now due to come into force on 1 January 2007. The legislation was due to come into force in August 2004.
Gaz group, the Russian commercial vehicle manufacturer, has acquired LDV for a sum believed to be in the region of £50m.
Lane Group has ordered 12 Tautliner 4.5m trailers from Congleton-based Boalloy to join its 320 strong fleet.
