Vanderlande has announced its acquisition of Dinamic Industrial Business (Dinamic) as a key part of its ongoing strategy for profitable growth in Europe and the US.
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In the driving seat
Apr 22, 2015
The current F1 season season officially got under way at the first race in Melbourne, Australia, on 15th March. Manufacturing & Logistics IT thought it timely to speak with Williams' IT director, Graeme Hackland, about how IT plays such an important part for the company, both in the world of F1 and in the wider field of technological innovation.
Swisslog acquires warehouse automation provider FORTE Industries in the US
Apr 22, 2015
Swisslog has announced the completed acquisition of FORTE Industries, the warehouse automation system integrator located in Ohio, USA.
UK manufacturer Sovex launches stateside division targeting multi-billion dollar US e-commerce market
Apr 22, 2015
UK manufacturer Sovex is launching a new operation in the US to target its booming multi-billion dollar e-commerce and parcel handling markets.
Courier industry expert says Mole underground freight pipes will slash congestion
Apr 22, 2015
Roger Sumner-Rivers, founder of international couriers ParcelHero, says that the new Mole Solutions system of underground freight delivery tubes being trialled in Northampton has the potential to reduce city traffic and reduce emissions significantly.
Schiphol tonnages impacted by slowing Chinese output
Apr 22, 2015
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol's cargo throughput totalled 385,842 tonnes in the first three months of 2015, down 1.8% on 2014. Reductions in cargo to and from Asia and Europe accounted for the drop, the first quarterly fall in almost two years.
Thai freight forwarders gather to mobilise e-AWB
Apr 22, 2015
A successful e-freight workshop held in Bangkok at the beginning of April has inspired the Thai air cargo community to speed up e-AWB adoption in the country.
Palletways drives up major growth in Europe
Apr 22, 2015
Palletways Group, provider of express palletised freight services, has set its sights on dominating the pallet network sector in Europe after announcing a 35% growth in pan-European volumes handled.
TIACA promotes phased approach for Advance Data regulations to keep shipments moving
Apr 22, 2015
The Association has published a new position paper urging regulators to take a sequential approach, and ensure compatibility and operational feasibility on both Customs and Civil Aviation aspects.
CEVA and BP Zhuhai expand relationship
Apr 22, 2015
CEVA Logistics has announced its expanded relationship and contract renewal with BP Zhuhai Chemical Company Limited (BPZ), a leader in China's purified terephthalic acid (PTA) industry.
