MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has received further orders, worth around USD 50 million, for optimised cargo handling systems from Hyundai Heavy Industries Co Ltd in South Korea.
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GGP Systems strengthens management team
Jul 05, 2014
Geographical software specialist GGP Systems has strengthened its senior management team with two key appointments. Jeremy Thomas joins the south London based company as Business Development Manager while David James takes on the position of Account and Project Manager.
Poll: 66% of fleet operators believe fines for texting while driving should be increased
Jul 05, 2014
Sixty-six per cent of fleet operators believe fines for texting while driving should be increased, a poll by TrackCompare.co.uk has shown. The seven-day survey was held after scientists from the Transport Research Laboratory found texting to be more dangerous than driving after a couple of drinks, talking on the phone or eating a sandwich. Asked Should fines for texting while driving be increased?, 66% said yes, 34% said no.
What makes plastic pallets more attractive than wooden pallets?
Jul 05, 2014
By John Andrew Shawyer, director, Plastic Pallets.
Plastic is now beginning to take some of the share of the pallet market away from wood. Originally, these types of pallets were predominately used in industries where hygiene was paramount, such as food and pharmaceuticals.
Jungheinrich acquires leading software company
Jul 05, 2014
Materials handling specialist Jungheinrich has completed the acquisition of ISA-Innovative, the warehouse management systems software company.
Budget restrictions could create technology capability gap within transportation industry
Jul 05, 2014
Results of a recent survey by DA Systems into attitudes towards technology amongst firms within the UK transport and logistics industries highlighted that whilst the majority believed in the importance of technology to create a superior service offering, getting access to the financial and operational backing required to make the necessary investments still remains an issue for many companies.