Verizon Communications Inc. has announced the completion of its $2.4 billion acquisition of Fleetmatics Group PLC for $60.00 per share in cash.
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BIFA repeats call for end to shipping line surcharges
Nov 08, 2016
The British International Freight Association (BIFA), the trade association for UK freight forwarding and logistics companies, is repeating the call it made earlier this year for an end to surcharges imposed by shipping lines.
Increased expertise for tyre pressure specialist
Nov 08, 2016
After a period of impressive growth, tyre pressure monitoring specialist TyrePal is expanding its in-house expertise and skills by hiring Steve Coffin as operations director.
Kuehne + Nagel Sweden is continuing to be the extension of Bosch Power Tool Division’s business in the Nordics
Nov 08, 2016
Power Tools Division of the Bosch Group, provider for power tools and related accessories, has extended its logistics contract with Kuehne + Nagel Sweden for a further period of five years.
The Swain Group’s logistics capability helps The Toy Store move on time and below budget
Nov 08, 2016
Relocating retail operations can be complicated at the best of times. However, when the requirement is to remove and ship the entire contents of a major 23,000 sq. ft. store from London's Oxford Street to the Middle East, things – inevitably – become much more complex.
Helistrat selects Middleton Engineering baling solution for major retail distribution centre
Nov 08, 2016
Helistrat, the UK-based contract management partner delivering sustainable waste management consultancy and solutions to top UK businesses, has deployed a Middleton Engineering baling solution as part of the recycling operation for a major new retail distribution centre.
Hydraulic lifts make Eurobus debut
Nov 08, 2016
The launch of new hydraulic lifts from Totalkare proved one of the highlights of this year's largest event for the coach and bus industry.
JDA sees swift adoption of latest Warehouse Management release
Nov 08, 2016
JDA Software Group, Inc. has announced that more than 20 customers are deploying the latest version of JDA Warehouse Management, released earlier this year.
The right impression - Printing & Labelling Technology Report
Nov 08, 2016
Logistics Handling spoke with a number of experts from the vendor and analyst communities about recent developments in the world of Printing & Labelling technologies. Contributors are: British Printing Industries Federation (BPIF), Panorama Consulting,Frost & Sullivan,Gartner, Honeywell, Zebra Technologies,NiceLabel,Brother UK,Citizen Systems Europe and SATO.
