By Louis Bedigian
Despite the media hoopla, industry players say that mobile trucking brokerages are quite different from ride hailing services.
News,case studies and product information relating to material handling,supply chain and distribution.
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.
All key equipment sectors are covered, ranging from AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles) ForkLift Trucks, Automated Storage Equipment, Conveyors and Sortation, Dock Equipment, Overhead Handling Equipment, Packaging and Labelling Solutions, Pallets & Containers,Transport and Distribution, Racking & Shelving as well as Trade Shows and Industry Events.
On-demand trucking is here but it’s not the Uber counterpart you’d expect
Oct 18, 2016
The effect of ADAS & automation on fleet management
Oct 18, 2016
By Susan Kuchinskas
Change is coming to the world of transportation as we move closer to truly connected fleets. Advanced safety features leading to full autonomy will make today's truck drivers and the roads they travel safer as the industry slowly gravitates toward driverless trucks.
Cleaner, 'greener' FUSO Canter Eco Hybrid is a winner on all counts
Oct 18, 2016
Warwick-based New Horizon Logistics is living up to its name after commissioning an emissions-busting FUSO Canter Eco Hybrid from local Mercedes-Benz Dealer Midlands Truck & Van.
Thorworld's customised yardramp enable's Relocation Logistics to facilitate business boom
Oct 18, 2016
Belfast-based global shipping and storage company, Relocation Logistics, has become the latest industrious enterprise to meet its growing business needs with the purchase of a Thorworld Industries purpose-modified yard ramp.
New avenues for growth that also generate high returns exist for transportation and logistics companies
Oct 18, 2016
Many transportation and logistics (T&L) companies need to refine their current business models to capitalise on opportunities in industry segments that are attractive in terms of both growth and returns, according to a new report by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG).
Safety first as Bestway installs Axtec OnBoard Load Indicator across UK fleet
Oct 18, 2016
With more new vans registered each year, joining already heavily-congested roads, driver and road-user safety has never been more important for fleet operators – particularly for urban-focused van fleets.
PIA awards three-year cargo handling and trucking contract to WFS
Oct 18, 2016
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has won a three-year contract to provide cargo handling and trucking services for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) in the UK.
Oakley Industrial Services keeps drivers’ hours in check and premiums down with routeMASTER tracking
Oct 18, 2016
Based in Corby, Northamptonshire, property management and construction experts Oakley Industrial Services provide services all over the UK and are perfect proof that AGM routeMASTER isn't just for full-time transport-related companies.
Two senior appointments at Peel Ports
Oct 18, 2016
Peel Ports has announced the appointment of Amanda Harvey as Head of Bulk Terminal Operations (Mersey) and Rachel Hinton as the Head of Sales (Mersey).
Spanish owned Saica Group acquires Americk Packaging
Oct 18, 2016
Americk Packaging has informed its employees, customers, suppliers and now the market of its recent acquisition by the Saica Group.
