Dock houses - complete pods consisting of a dock leveller and dock shelter in one are used to maximise warehouse space, providing an additional area between the warehouse and the vehicles being loaded and unloaded.
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Storopack introduces the FOAMplus Bagpacker²
Sep 30, 2015
Storopack, the protective packaging specialist based in Metzingen, Germany, is launching an improved version of its FOAMplus Bagpacker packaging system: FOAMplus Bagpacker²
GPI raises a glass to Packaging Innovations and Luxury Packaging London
Sep 30, 2015
As 'Time' is called for this Packaging Innovations and Luxury Packaging London and GPI locks up its Gastro Pub themed stand, Nikki Clark, marketing manager of convenience and consumer products, reflects on an extremely successful show.
UPS opens new contract logistics centre in the UK
Sep 30, 2015
UPS has officially opened a new contract logistics facility in North Warwickshire, in the UK Midlands, to meet growing demand from retail and high-tech customers.
Nypro moves boldly into smart packaging
Sep 30, 2015
Nypro, A Jabil, the specialist in design, production, tooling and distribution for the healthcare and packaging industries, has announced its push into the smart packaging arena with the acquisition of Plasticos Castella.
Driver Buddy System launched
Sep 30, 2015
The new Driver Buddy System, the brainchild of an international security expert, is claimed to provide the haulage industry with access to clever security that will help protect truckers from being prosecuted for unknowingly transporting illegal immigrants.
CEVA slashes transit times for US LCL exports
Sep 30, 2015
CEVA Logistics has completed changes to its US LCL export system that have cut up to 14 days from the total transit times offered by other operators.
XPO Logistics supports St Austell Brewery growth with national distribution platform
Sep 30, 2015
St Austell Brewery has renewed its UK distribution contract with XPO Logistics.
DHL Express appoints new Managing Director for Sub-Saharan Africa
Sep 30, 2015
Hennie Heymans, currently Managing Director of DHL Express South Africa, has been appointed as Managing Director of DHL Express Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
