Brake is urging fleet managers across the UK to sign up for a vital seminar on blind spots and manoeuvring: preventing crashes with cyclists and pedestrians on 28 May 2013 in Birmingham. The seminar, sponsored by Brigade Electronics, will aim to address the causes of collisions between cyclists and commercial vehicles in light of survey results released today showing an overwhelming 98% of cyclists said more should be done to make local streets safer for cyclists and pedestrians.
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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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Seven Asset Management expect cost savings and improved management reporting with new Jaama software
Apr 03, 2013
Operational efficiencies and improved data visibility that will improve cost management and fleet reporting are tangible benefits achieved from Seven Asset Management introducing Jaama's internet-based software system.
Amor Group signals expansion into Intelligent Transport Delivery with new senior appointment
Apr 03, 2013
International business technology company Amor Group has appointed David Bonn as Business Unit Director - Transport in a move which indicates its intention to enhance and diversify its current Transport offering.
The Skills Calculator: a new online tool to calculate skills benefits
Apr 03, 2013
Companies interested in taking on apprentices in their logistics operations can use the new Skills Calculator to gain a clear understanding of the bottom-line benefits that skills can generate.
Link 51's Shuttle system takes off at IMHX
Apr 03, 2013
Link 51, the UK manufacturer and designer of pallet racking, shelving and lockers, has confirmed that the launch of its new, automated Shuttle system at one of the country's biggest trade shows was a major success.
Primark Distribution Unit sold for £60.5 million
Apr 03, 2013
LondonMetric Property Plc ("LondonMetric"), the UK REIT recently created through the merger of London & Stamford Property Plc and Metric Property Investments plc, has announced the acquisition of the Primark Distribution Unit, Thrapston from Moorfield Real Estate Fund II for £60.5 million. The acquisition will be funded from existing resources.
IMHX visitors 'Play it Safe' with FLTA
Apr 03, 2013
Hundreds of materials handling professionals 'played it safe' at IMHX by taking part in the Fork Lift Truck Association's 'Play it Safe' interactive challenge.
Palletforce market-leading technology investment puts members first
Apr 03, 2013
Palletforce, the palletised freight network, has successfully completed a multi-million pound project – giving all of its members access to a highly-advanced ePOD (Electronic Proof of Delivery) facility used as part of the Palletforce-owned Alliance IT system.
DHL invests £8.8m in end-of-route shared user hub at Heathrow and secures catering contracts worth £40m
Apr 03, 2013
DHL Supply Chain is investing £8.8m in a new end-of-route shared user hub at Heathrow. Scheduled to open in early 2014, the state of the art facility will offer airlines a turnkey solution for end-of-route return catering requirements on long haul flights.