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Zetes to produce the Gambian passport and deliver an e-gate for border control
Oct 16, 2013
Zetes has been awarded a 15-year contract to implement biometric electronic passports for Gambia. It is estimated that 40,000 passports will be produced each year as part of the subcontracting contract, in which the primary contractor is Africard.
Aspire inspires a new generation
Oct 16, 2013
Aspire took part in a 'Get into Logistics' event at the House of Commons, hosted by Louise Ellman MP, recently. The event introduced Ms Elman and a group of leading business leaders to the work of the Get into Logistics programme.
Cliffe Packaging expands through FIBC acquisition
Oct 16, 2013
Cliffe Packaging, the UK producer and supplier of flexible packaging materials, has acquired the UK based subsidiary of Bag Supplies Canada.
Palletline bolsters operations and customer service
Oct 16, 2013
Palletline has made three new appointments to support its operational objectives and drive performance across its cooperative network of hauliers.
Tesco on the road to fulfil its environmental goals with the help of Thermo King truck and trailer solutions
Oct 16, 2013
Tesco is in the process of replacing its truck and trailer fleet with quiet and environmentally responsible solutions from Thermo King, a manufacturer of transport temperature control solutions for a variety of mobile applications and a brand of Ingersoll Rand.
tesa Lift & Reseal hailed as major development in reclosure at Packaging Innovations
Oct 16, 2013
tesa's Lift & Reseal, a high tech tape developed for the effective reclosure of flexible packaging, was recently showcased at Packaging Innovations London.
City Link apprenticeship scheme gets underway
Oct 16, 2013
Eighty new apprentices have this month joined City Link as the company's new apprenticeship scheme gets underway.
TNT Exclusive presentation... from Telematics Update
Oct 16, 2013
This exclusive presentation featuring TNT Express, one of Europe's largest fleet operators with 26,000 road vehicles, reveal their end-customer demands for solid ROI. This will help you understand fleet operators' key business motives such as increasing driver and operational efficiency to develop successful solutions for key customers.
