http://www.logisticshandling.com/Provides real-time logistics business news and information updated throughout the business day, covering supply chain, manufacturing, logistics and material handling solutions.http://www.logisticshandling.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1056&z=0A Jungheinrich forklift truck has been driven between John O’Groats and Land’s End - raising over £15,000 to date for Cancer Research in the process.http://www.logisticshandling.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1052&z=0Norbert Dentressangle has been appointed to handle national warehousing and distribution for award-winning brewery, Black Sheep.http://www.logisticshandling.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1051&z=0EMCS: When and how? http://www.logisticshandling.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1049&z=0The UK based luggage retailer Tripp has awarded Seafield Logistics a five year warehousing contract. http://www.logisticshandling.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1050&z=0TomTom WORK continues to be one of Europe's fastest growing telematics suppliers http://www.logisticshandling.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1046&z=0Don’t consider signing a contract with a distributor until you’ve asked six crucial questions, says Paul Pegg. http://www.logisticshandling.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1047&z=0During the current economic climate it is the ideal time for companies to review their operations with a view to reducing costs and an important part of this for an importer will be the landed cost of goods, including supply chain and related expenses.http://www.logisticshandling.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1048&z=0Most companies just re-tender their current outsourced Logistics & Warehouse operations at the end of the contract term, which often does not yield the full cost and service benefits...http://www.logisticshandling.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1045&z=0http://www.logisticshandling.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1038&z=0http://www.logisticshandling.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1041&z=0http://www.logisticshandling.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1042&z=0http://www.logisticshandling.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1043&z=0http://www.logisticshandling.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1044&z=0http://www.logisticshandling.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1040&z=0Air cargo can emerge from the global economic crisis in a stronger position than other transport modes as manufacturers rethink their production and supply chain strategies, says Ulrich Ogiermann, Chairman of The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA).http://www.logisticshandling.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1036&z=0Barloworld was the only company able to offer a VNA* handling solution that gives John Lewis staff the flexibility to work with walk on racking at heights of over 10metres.http://www.logisticshandling.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1033&z=0Materials handling equipment manufacturer Hyster has launched a pallet truck with supplementary lift, which is designed to assist with manual handling when picking or replenishing stock at low levels.http://www.logisticshandling.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1034&z=0Seven years ago, Linda and Keith Evans, Directors of KE Couriers, decided to change direction. http://www.logisticshandling.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1035&z=0http://www.logisticshandling.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1037&z=0Warehouse owners are set to benefit from an ‘emissions toolkit’ that will help warehouse operators cut their carbon footprint and save on costs.http://www.logisticshandling.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1028&z=0Acumen Automotive Logistics has been awarded a contract through Ontime Automotive for the movement and delivery of the iconic ‘London taxi’ for LTI Vehicles.http://www.logisticshandling.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1029&z=0The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK (CILT) has announced arrangements for its Annual Awards for Excellence for 2010 and this year welcomes entries in eleven categories.http://www.logisticshandling.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1030&z=0Cooper Specialised Handling has released details of new technology which the company claims will bring significant benefits to terminal and yard safety. http://www.logisticshandling.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1031&z=0UK transport giant Eddie Stobart has been revealed as one of the UK’s leading business brands by the Superbrands organisation for the fifth year in a row. http://www.logisticshandling.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1032&z=0Paragon Software Systems has developed special software to help transport operators and service companies cut costs by optimising delivery zones and territories, ensuring balanced workloads.http://www.logisticshandling.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1023&z=0One of the key attractions at the forthcoming Food & Drink Logistics show will be the United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) Pavilion.http://www.logisticshandling.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1024&z=0Barloworld Handling will be top of the menu for many visitors to the Food and Drink Logistics Show in March, as those involved in the food and drink supply chain search for materials handling solutions with an extra helping of intelligence.http://www.logisticshandling.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1021&z=0With the delivery of two fuel-cell trucks to the Linde Gases Division, part of The Linde Group, Linde Material Handling has taken another important step on the road to more intensive use of forward-looking drive technology.http://www.logisticshandling.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1022&z=0Narrow Aisle Flexi developed and launched the Flexi articulated truck in the 1980s and since then the Flexi has become the most popular articulated forklift truck in Europe. http://www.logisticshandling.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1025&z=0The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK (CILT) is restructuring its organisation in order to improve its services and ensure that members receive information and support on the particular sector of the profession most relevant to their needs. http://www.logisticshandling.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1026&z=0The Excise Movement and Control System for the transport of excisable goods under duty suspension will be introduced on 1st April 2010.http://www.logisticshandling.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1027&z=0A few subtle changes make all the difference, says business consultant. Sales are falling, communication is lacking and motivation is at a seasonal low. In other words, it’s February.http://www.logisticshandling.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1019&z=0On 12 January, 26 members of Women in Logistics UK met for an Annual General Meeting at the London offices of Michael Page international Recruitment Ltd.http://www.logisticshandling.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1018&z=0Portable box monitors safety of staff using own cars for work.http://www.logisticshandling.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1017&z=0As the eyes of the world turn to Vancouver for the 2010 Winter Olympics, UPS, the British Olympic Association (BOA) and the British Paralympic Association (BPA) are putting the finishing touches to a logistics project that has spanned several continents and taken months of planning. http://www.logisticshandling.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1016&z=0Visitors to the Food & Drink Logistics Show could find themselves greeted by spies and secret agents, due to Savoye’s novel approach to its stand (No. Y011) at this year’s exhibition.http://www.logisticshandling.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1014&z=0“The fact that Jungheinrich could supply a full range of materials handling equipment and design and build our racking system was very attractive,” explains Chris Dare, Downton’s Warehouse General Manager.http://www.logisticshandling.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1015&z=0Gehl Foods, Inc. has selected Westfalia Technologies, Inc. to design, build and install a High Density Automated Storage and Retrieval System (AS/RS) with Savanna.NET Warehouse Management Software.http://www.logisticshandling.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1009&z=0Online retail is offering the express market a much-needed lifeline as it crawls out of the hole it has found itself in since the onset of the global economic recession. http://www.logisticshandling.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1010&z=0