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LEDs – 'a worthwhile investment'
July 28, 2010
The time has now come to upgrade conventional incandescent bulbs for drivers of HGVs and vans, according to the Operations Director of HGV Direct – the truck parts supplier.

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Consolidation centre increases capacity by 20 per cent
July 28, 2010
Based in Redditch, Worcestershire, Oakland International is a third party logistics (3PL) services provider that specialises in ambient, chilled and frozen food storage and distribution.

Linde's short-term rental fleet has the equipment to meet specialist paperboard industry needs
July 28, 2010
When Deva Hawarden Paperboard has an unexpected short-term requirement for a specialist forklift truck and paper-roll clamp attachment, it knows that it can rely on Linde Material Handling to find exactly the truck it needs, says John Gibson at the company's Kirkbride site.

10th Boeing 747F joins AirBridgeCargo Airlines' fleet
July 27, 2010
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC), the scheduled cargo airline of Russia's Volga-Dnepr Group, has taken delivery of its third Boeing 747-400 freighter in four months, increasing its total fleet to 10 B747F.

Hellmann Healthcare Logistics launches temperature controlled packaging solution
July 27, 2010
Hellmann Healthcare Logistics has teamed up with Cool Logistics India Pvt. Ltd to develop a specialist solution for its airfreight services from and within India.

eCargo Pouch launch in Turkey
July 27, 2010
Traxon Europe is planning an e-freight event in September in Istanbul.

BRT International aims high as a recession start up
July 20, 2010
They may not be the new kids on the block but Tony Yeo and Tony Rosser have launched their new venture, BRT International with a long-term sustainable business plan that not even a global recession couldn't knock.

NYK Logistics wins UKWA Environment Award 2010
July 20, 2010
NYK Logistics UK Ltd has won the Environment Award at the UK Warehouse Association's (UKWA) annual Awards for Warehousing.

Bowmer & Kirkland delivers the goods at Tesco Teesport Distribution Centre
July 20, 2010
Constructed by Bowmer & Kirkland Group, one of the UK’s largest privately owned construction engineering and development companies, the centre at Teesport is said to represent the largest contract ever undertaken by Tesco.

Pieminister delivers overnight with APC
July 20, 2010
Pie maker Pieminister is feeding the nation with next day 'Handled with Care' deliveries from APC Overnight.

Carrying the cans
July 20, 2010
Impress Group has upgraded the materials handling equipment at its aerosol factory in Merthyr Tydfil with the acquisition of a fleet of 15 counterbalanced trucks and one pedestrian stacker from Jungheinrich.

3663 reduces logistics transport operations cost with the help of Microlise
July 20, 2010
Consistently seeking to improve service and optimise efficiency in order to maintain a competitive edge, 3663 set itself a target of a 5% cost saving across its logistics transport operations.

Putting on a show
July 14, 2010
Stardes Ltd have added two new Schmitz Cargobull FP25 dry freight box trailers to their fleet.

UKWA chairman calls on Tories to honor pre-election pledge
July 14, 2010
Derrick Potter, chairman of the United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA), has called on the Transport Secretary, Philip Hammond, to fulfil the Conservative Party's pre-election pledge to introduce a fuel duty stabiliser, at the earliest opportunity.

CLEF Group launches drive to boost logistics industry
July 14, 2010
Cumbria Logistics Employer Forum has given details of its plans to meet five key objectives in a bid to boost the economy in Cumbria.

Rexel electrifies daily transport planning with Paragon system
July 13, 2010
Electrical supplies specialist, Rexel UK, has implemented an advanced computer system for coordinating next day deliveries to contractors throughout North West England.

Camfil Farr filters transport management with Masternaut satellite tracking and mobile PDA system
July 13, 2010
Global air filtration company Camfil Farr has moved forward UK-wide productivity and customer service levels with real-time vehicle tracking and PDA software from Masternaut Three X.

Stertil Koni lifts 'ensure faster inspections and increased throughput'
July 12, 2010
Vehicle lift specialist Stertil Koni, in partnership with its Distributor CCS, has installed two heavy-duty lifts into the revamped workshop of Poole Borough Council.

Global healthcare logistics improvements highlighted
July 07, 2010
Supply chain Consultancy firm, Bisham, recently completed a major research project to address some of the problems increasingly associated with the cold chain distribution of modern vaccines.

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Health and Safety Legislation - Handling and Lifting Equipment
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Health and safety legislation means that handling and lifting equipment is now required to take on jobs that, previously, were often carried out manually.

Getting to grips with manual handling
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This booklet explains the problems associated with manual handling and sets out best practice in dealing with them. The advice is intended for managers of small firms or similar organisations.

Order Picking: Methods and Equipment for Piece Pick, Case Pick, and Pallet Pick Operations.
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The ability to quickly and accurately process customer orders has become an essential part of doing business.

RFID tags for tracking plastic pallets and reusable containers
White paper - Intermec
The model for cycle tracking reusable containers is the pallet market.

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Quick Diary Dates

Logis-Tech
14-17th Setember 2010, Tokyo

360°IT
22nd - 23rd September 2010, Earls Cort, London

Supply Chain World
25th - 26th October 2010, Munich, Germany

Logistica Netherlands
10-14th Nov 2010

IMHX 2010
16th - 19th November, Birmingham 2010

Manutention
22-25th Nov 2010, Paris

Emballage Paris(packaging)
22-25th Nov 2010, France

CeMat
2nd-6th May 2011, Hannover

Cemat 2011
2nd - 6th May 2011, Hannover, Germany

Movint Expologistica
27-29th Oct 2011

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Creating cost efficiency by reducing injuries in the warehouse
July 27, 2010
Manual load handling can involve lengthy periods of work carrying out repetitive movements or in uncomfortable postures, and is therefore a major risk factor for Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs).

Carton live keeps order picking lean
July 14, 2010
Carton Live Storage keeps lean supply chain practice flowing. Edward Hutchison, managing director of BITO Storage Systems explains why.

Adapting to freezing conditions
July 06, 2010
The UK frozen food market has grown significantly. If the trend is sustained cold store operators will come under pressure to adopt the same efficient order picking techniques in their cold stores as they do in ambient and chilled foods warehouses.

England stands still - the World Cup cuts commercial road usage in half
June 25, 2010
Data released by Cybit, the online Telematics provider, shows vehicle usage fell by 49 percent in the hour leading up to kick-off of the England v Slovenia match.

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Be friends With Beddy
July 28, 2010
Bedfords Transport is throwing open the doors of its Beddy road safety initiative for children and inviting other companies to get involved.

Medal honour for TNT regional MD
July 20, 2010
The driving force of a multi-million pound charity drive which delivers a better quality of life for tens of thousands of disabled and disadvantaged youngsters has won royal recognition.

Pall-Ex CEO honoured for contribution to business
July 20, 2010
Pall-Ex CEO and entrepreneur Hilary Devey has been recognised for her contribution to business in Leicestershire with an honorary degree from the University of Leicester.

Industry Events

Automated materials handling to be promoted through AMHSA pavilion at IMHX
July 27, 2010
Of the 300 exhibitors that will participate in IMHX 2010 almost 10% will be members of the Automated Material Handling Systems Association.

Fashion industry logistics sewn up at IMHX
July 14, 2010
Handling and storage solutions for hanging and flat-pack garments will feature among the many products and services at the International Materials Handling Exhibition at the NEC from 16-19 November.

Can supply chain collaboration improve on-shelve availability? – SCALA Annual Logistics Debate 2010
July 12, 2010
Some of the leading names in UK supply chain and logistics gathered recently at the SCALA Annual Logistics Debate at Wroxall Abbey, Warwick with the agenda to discuss "Can Supply Chain Collaboration Improve On Shelf Availability?

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