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Knapp apprentice wins 'Outstanding Newcomer' award
Oct 21, 2014
The achievements of Amy Coltman, an apprentice engineer for Knapp, have been recognised in the Leicester College Apprenticeship Awards.
Team Zietlow achieves third world record with seamless logistics support from Kuehne + Nagel
Oct 21, 2014
The renowned adventurer and off-road driver Rainer Zietlow and his team mates Marius Biela and Matthias Prillwitz, have achieved a spectacular new world record with the logistics support of Kuehne + Nagel: Driving from Nordkapp, Norway, to Cape Agulhas, the southernmost point of Africa in 21 days.
Walkers Transport trials Maxoptra to drive service efficiency
Oct 21, 2014
Leeds-based freight and logistics company Walkers Transport, part of the Palletways Network and operator of its northern hub, is trailing the Maxoptra software system to test its efficiency in streamlining their logistic operations.
Uxbridge student wins national competition to design Hellmann Worldwide Logistics lorry
Oct 21, 2014
A Graphic Design student from Uxbridge College has won a national competition to design a new livery for a Hellmann Worldwide Logistics UK vehicle.
George recognises Britannia for flexibility as global packaging supplier
Oct 21, 2014
Britannia Garment Packaging was presented with an award for flexibility at the recently held George Supplier conference, as a result of the company's outstanding performance as a global packaging supplier.
Automation tips for warehouse door systems
Oct 21, 2014
Modern automated warehouses are designed to be efficient. As one of the busiest working areas within any warehouse is the loading bay area, it makes sense that they are fitted with the best automation technologies available. Tony Saunders, National Sales Manager for sara LBS, explains how state-of-the-art, automated doors can facilitate productivity and also help to reduce running costs.
