BIFA the British International Freight Association will once again be attending the forthcoming Multimodal exhibition and conference and is looking forward to meeting existing and prospective Members, as it brings its message to the wider UK freight industry.
News,case studies and product information relating to material handling,supply chain and distribution.
All the latest news and views from the world of material handling, logistics, freight forwarding and distribution. This section of the site carries articles relating to new contract wins, product launches, opinion from the trade associations, government departments, research analysts, the vendor community as well as case studies of material handling integration projects across Europe.
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StreetMapper mobile laser scanner aids abnormal load navigation
Apr 18, 2012
The transportation of abnormal loads on UK roads causes average delays per vehicle of 15-25 minutes and the resulting congestion can cost up to a 1600 per mile.
Five ways to get the best out of your tyres
Apr 18, 2012
Tyre profiles have changed considerably in recent years because of changes in vehicle styling and demand for increased vehicle performance. With this in mind, logistics firm Canute, the UK independent haulier, has revealed its top tips for tyre efficiency.
Vanderlande Industries establishes local presence in Austrailia
Apr 18, 2012
Vanderlande Industries has opened a new office in Sydney in response to the increasing demand for smart material handling solutions in Australia.
Dynamic picking solution for Seals Warehouse
Apr 18, 2012
A unique combination of vertical picking towers, sortation conveyors, RF barcode scanners and warehouse management system has provided industrial products supplier Eriks UK with a highly productive, adaptable and efficient order fulfilment solution at its seals warehouse in Dudley.
Davies & Robson helps Lavendon improve transport efficiency
Apr 18, 2012
Logistics consultancy, Davies & Robson has helped access equipment hire company, Lavendon, to improve the operating efficiency of its collection and delivery service within the UK and Germany.
Vanderlande Industries supplies new sorting system to Norway Post
Apr 18, 2012
Vanderlande Industries was recently awarded the contract for a new sorting system for Posten Norge AS (Norway Post).
Narrow focus wide options
Apr 18, 2012
Steve Richmond, director of Jungheinrich UK's Systems and Projects Division, considers reasons for the growing interest in very narrow aisle (VNA) storage systems and describes developments in automated VNA technology.
Cartwright achieves EN12642XL standard using dynamic load option
Apr 18, 2012
Trailer and body manufacturer Cartwright has achieved another first in the UK with its certification of the EN12642XL European Standard, using the dynamic load option.
