Palletised freight network Palletforce has signed a contract for up to 100 new forklifts to be used at its hubs in Burton-upon-Trent.
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Lower slot costs to drive container shipping profitability in 2015
Jan 06, 2015
Container shipping profitability is expected to improve in 2015, despite record vessel deliveries, driven by lower unit costs, according to the latest edition of the Container Forecaster, published by shipping consultancy Drewry.
Latest modular conveyor system offers simplified design and installation and near-silent operation
Jan 06, 2015
Bosch Rexroth has launched its latest conveyor system, VarioFlow Plus, in a bid to dramatically reduce production line specification and installation times for machine builders and end-users.
Prohire appoints Dave Barlow as Managing Director
Jan 06, 2015
Prohire Plc has announced that its Commercial Director, Dave Barlow, has been appointed its Group Managing Director.
Masternaut launches MT-330 ATEX certified tracking device
Jan 06, 2015
Masternaut will be among the first to receive the new MT-330 in partnership with manufacturer CalAmp, a global provider of wireless products, services and solutions. This trailer tracking unit (TTU) is part of a recently announced expanded supply agreement between the two companies.
Delivering the (white) goods
Jan 06, 2015
The Gas Superstore was established in 1969 with its first retail outlet in Leicester. The company specialises in supplying kitchen appliances, fires, fireplaces, and barbeques and, while the retail stores remains a popular destination for consumers from across the East Midlands, sales from The Gas Superstore's online presence now account for up to 70 per cent of all customer orders.
British Gas moves safety up a gear with Jungheinrich hydrostatic trucks
Jan 06, 2015
British Gas' National Distribution Centre (NDC) in Leicester supplies over 13,500 service engineers across the UK with spare parts, consumables and workwear from some 40,000 stock lines.
Kerry Logistics expands international freight forwarding footprint in Middle East and Canada
Jan 06, 2015
Kerry Logistics Network Limited, the logistics service provider in Asia, has announced two strategic acquisitions to expand reach and capacity of its international freight forwarding ('IFF') business in the Middle East and Canada.
ITE strengthens transport and logistics portfolio with Breakbulk acquisition
Jan 06, 2015
ITE continues to develop its transport portfolio with the acquisition of Breakbulk exhibitions and media, the brand that specialises is logistics intelligence.
