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All key equipment sectors are covered, ranging from AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles) ForkLift Trucks, Automated Storage Equipment, Conveyors and Sortation, Dock EquipmentOverhead Handling Equipment, Packaging and Labelling Solutions, Pallets & Containers,Transport and Distribution, Racking & Shelving as well as Trade Shows and Industry Events

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Routing & Scheduling Software: more powerful and more available than ever

1 Routing & Scheduling Software: more powerful and more available than ever

By Joost Bekker, Business Development Director, Asia Pacific, for the logistics software solutions division of PTV Group.

For companies operating their own fleets, vehicle routing and scheduling software can significantly reduce their operational cost and improve the resource utilisation while at the same time ensuring compliance with loading and driving time regulations. Companies that outsource their transport to a carrier with a dedicated fleet also stand to benefit by staying in control and being able to monitor their carrier's performance.

Duplo International implements NetDespatch for axis diplomat integration

2 Duplo International implements NetDespatch for axis diplomat integration

NetDespatch has helped the printing equipment company Duplo International to significantly improve operational efficiency and reduce administrative costs through seamless web-based integration with their parcel carrier.

Chase protests empty containers leaving UK

3 Chase protests empty containers leaving UK

Huge container ships from Asia arrive at UK ports such as Felixstowe, Suffolk and Southampton loaded with all manner of consumer and industrial goods.

HSE clamps down on inspection and maintenance dodgers

4 HSE clamps down on inspection and maintenance dodgers

Following news of the HSE's latest prosecution against an employer operating a fork lift truck with infringements under LOLER and PUWER, an industry expert has urged users to think twice before delaying inspections and maintenance.

Ogilvie forecasts fleet growth after securing ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification

5 Ogilvie forecasts fleet growth after securing ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification

Ogilvie Fleet reports that it is confident of winning significant new contracts after achieving ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification.

Palletline wins Gold at RoSPA awards

6 Palletline wins Gold at RoSPA awards

Palletline Plc's approach to health and safety has been recognised in an awards scheme run by the safety charity, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).

Appointment underlines WMS strategy

7 Appointment underlines WMS strategy

Jungheinrich UK Ltd has appointed Hamid Khajehpour as Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) Product Manager.

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