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Quinn Radiators awarded Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Annual Award for Excellence November 20, 2008 HRH Princess Anne presented the prestigious Award for Materials Handling Equipment and Technology to Quinn Radiators at the CILT’s awards evening. Agility wins ‘The Logistics Award’ at the Lloyd’s List Asia Awards November 19, 2008 Agility has been named as the best logistics company at the Lloyd’s List Asia Awards at a glittering ceremony in Singapore. ID Logistics and Conforama take up new premises November 10, 2008 ID Logistics recently inaugurated a 24,000m2 logistics platform, exclusively for the use of Conforama, at Valence d’Agen (Tarn-et-Garonne, South-West France). TNT opens first ‘green’ depot in the Netherlands November 06, 2008 TNT has opened its first CO2 emission-free depot in Veenendaal, the Netherlands. DHL secures new £3.6 million contract with major high street retailer British Home Stores November 02, 2008 DHL Exel Supply Chain has announced a new £3.6 million (4.5 million euro) contract over three years to provide logistics e-fulfilment warehousing services for Bhs throughout the UK. Labyrinth redesigns the Maze October 27, 2008 UK logistics consultancy Labyrinth has restructured into three specialist divisions, and announced two new appointments. Kai Benthaack new Director Ocean Freight with Agility Germany October 20, 2008 Kai Benthaack (47) took on the role of Director Ocean Freight Germany on 1 October Pall-Ex founder named Businesswoman of the Year October 14, 2008 Hilary Devey, founder, owner and CEO of the UK palletised freight collection and delivery network, Pall-Ex, has been named Vitalise Businesswoman of the Year 2008. John Lewis and Keystone share best practice October 14, 2008 John Lewis Department Stores has teamed up with Keystone Distribution UK, to implement a job swap scheme. Major investment in European Logistics continues October 09, 2008 CB Richard Ellis completes on two major deals in the Netherlands. Bringing the house down? September 12, 2008 By Roger Williams - UKWA The Government’s recent move to scrap rate relief on empty industrial property could tempt some landlords to demolish empty warehouse facilities and other industrial property as a way of avoiding paying the substantial amounts of tax that unoccupied sites now incur. Graham Wall announced as UKWA Vice Chairman September 09, 2008 Graham Wall, Commercial Director of PD Ports’ rapidly expanding Teesport facility, has been appointed Vice Chairman of the United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA). RFID system in the UHF range for logistics and distribution August 23, 2008 Dematic has developed the first components for the new RFID system in the UHF range. Karen Millen launches online store with Amethyst fulfilment July 28, 2008 The fulfilment is being carried out by leading third party logistics provider Amethyst, integrating with e-commerce service providers Fresca. Excellence in the 3PL sector rewarded July 22, 2008 Third party logistics (3PL) sectors were recognised at the United Kingdom Warehousing Association’s (UKWA’s) ninth Annual Awards FKI Logistex Forms Global Service Team for International Parcel Accounts March 25, 2008 New Global Account Team will support customer expansion into global markets VW takes majority stake in Scania March 04, 2008 Volkswagen, Europe’s largest carmaker, on Monday was on the verge of becoming the continent’s biggest truckmaker too as it agreed to buy a majority stake in Sweden’s Scania. Morgan Tucker are on track for Olympic involvement March 04, 2008 MORGAN Tucker, the Newark-based firm of consulting engineers, has been appointed to deliver one of the largest rail connected logistics centres in Europe ready for the 2012 Olympics.

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