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Manufacturing & Logistics IT June 2016 Edition is now available.

1 Manufacturing & Logistics IT June 2016 Edition is now available.

The June edition of Manufacturing & Logistics IT features an exclusive interview with Nick Green, production director at Lambert Engineering, about the company’s extensive five-year IT development roadmap and the improved design and manufacturing benefits that the company is set to gain.

Fruit stays fresh for up to three more days in corrugated trays, research shows

2 Fruit stays fresh for up to three more days in corrugated trays, research shows

Corrugated trays keep fruit fresher and safer than reusable plastic crates (RPCs) and can significantly reduce contamination from pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms, according to scientific research.

World's largest cargo plane gets a helping hand from Freightworks

3 World's largest cargo plane gets a helping hand from Freightworks

The world's largest cargo plane, the Antonov An-225 Mriya (AN-225), took its first voyage from Ukraine to Abu Dhabi carrying a shipment handled by Freightworks, the WACO System member for the UAE.

Shipping specialist rides crest of a wave as it celebrates 20 years in business

4 Shipping specialist rides crest of a wave as it celebrates 20 years in business

Shipping company Global Freight is celebrating 20 years in business in 2016.

AirBridgeCargo voted 'Best All-Cargo Airline' in Asian Freight, Logistics & Supply Chain Awards

5 AirBridgeCargo voted 'Best All-Cargo Airline' in Asian Freight, Logistics & Supply Chain Awards

AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has won the 'Best All-Cargo Airline' award at the 2016 Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain (AFLAS) Awards.

topVOX at the IMHX 2016

6 topVOX at the IMHX 2016

How can logistics processes be optimised with the help of voice-controlled systems? Which solutions can make an effective contribution to improving quality in an increasingly connected and digital world? topVOX will provide answers to these questions at the International Materials Handling Exhibition (IMHX) in Birmingham.

Detect unlawful and potentially costly vehicle intrusion wire free

7 Detect unlawful and potentially costly vehicle intrusion wire free

The Journey 1 by Hyndsight Vision Systems is a lightweight, fully wire free camera and monitor unit that can be used with up to four cameras to monitor the rear and sides of trucks and containers for unlawful, and what could ultimately be costly, intrusion.

The Brexit road must not impede road safety

8 The Brexit road must not impede road safety

As the UK government begins contemplating the process for leaving the European Union, Brake, the road safety charity, is highlighting the need to make sure life-saving regulations and standards are not just maintained but improved upon.

Pallet Truck experts greet positive retail news and urge fellow retailers to look to the future

9 Pallet Truck experts greet positive retail news and urge fellow retailers to look to the future

News that three large retailers have experienced significant growth is certain to inject much needed positivity into the retail sector.

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