In the space of less than a year, a second international design prize has been awarded to Crown's new WT 3000 Series of pallet trucks.
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Schiphol Cargo growth continues in first half
Aug 16, 2011
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has continued to show healthy cargo growth throughout the first six months of 2011.
Shippers say lines will simply pass on costs of 'green' taxes rather than reduce emissions
Aug 16, 2011
Shipper groups say the introduction of green fuel taxes will not reduce emissions. They claim that shipping lines will not switch to more environmentally-friendly fuels or more efficient ships, they will simply add yet another surcharge to the rates they charge their customers.
Heavy duty welded conveyor chain
Aug 16, 2011
A range of heavy duty conveyor chain specially designed for harsh environments is now available in the UK from Letchworth-based FB Chain Ltd.
Hellmann East Europe opens new office in Ukraine
Aug 16, 2011
Hellmann East Europe has announced the opening of an additional office at Borispol airport, as well as a move into new and far larger premises in Kiev.
Freight firm in China import deal
Aug 16, 2011
Shipping company Global Freight has forged a new business partnership importing goods from China to supply some of the UK's biggest breweries.
Pickerings Lifts takes its business to the next level
Aug 16, 2011
Pickerings Lifts, the UK independent lift manufacturer, is welcoming in a new era having undergone a significant internal re-structure and re-branding process over the last six months.
Wincanton announces the disposal of its remaining operations in Mainland Europe
Aug 16, 2011
Wincanton plc has signed a conditional agreement for the disposal of its remaining operations in Mainland Europe to Rhenus AG & Co. KG via the disposal of Wincanton's Mainland Europe Holding Company.
DHL provides new services in a contract extension with Telefnica UK
Aug 16, 2011
DHL Supply Chain has been awarded a three year contract extension worth 40M by Telefnica UK, the communications operator, which uses O2 as its commercial brand.