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Stora Enso introduces sustainable RFID tag technology ECO for intelligent packaging

1 Stora Enso introduces sustainable RFID tag technology ECO for intelligent packaging

Stora Enso has launched a new sustainable RFID tag technology called ECO by Stora Enso, designed for intelligent packaging functionalities in supply chain, retail and e-commerce applications.

Hovis awards Abbey Logistics bulk flour distribution contract

2 Hovis awards Abbey Logistics bulk flour distribution contract

Baking company Hovis, has awarded Abbey Logistics a UK contract to provide bulk flour distribution to its bakeries in the Midlands and the South.

Cartwright Group strengthens engineering and technical team

3 Cartwright Group strengthens engineering and technical team

The Cartwright Group has further strengthened its engineering and technical team with the appointment of a new key appointment and an innovation initiative.

Flora-tec outsources its fleet management to Fleet Operations

4 Flora-tec outsources its fleet management to Fleet Operations

Flora-tec, the UK horticultural services company, has outsourced the management of its 55-strong car and van fleet to Fleet Operations.

CEVA Logistics and Goodpack enter into strategic alliance to develop innovative solutions for the tyre sector

5 CEVA Logistics and Goodpack enter into strategic alliance to develop innovative solutions for the tyre sector

CEVA Logistics and Goodpack, which operates a fleet of Intermediate Bulk Containers, have agreed to extend the long-term nature of their working relationship by entering into a strategic alliance.

Clipper & Vestel announce strategic partnership

6 Clipper & Vestel announce strategic partnership

Clipper Logistics Technical Services Division has been appointed Vestel's strategic brown goods service partner for the UK. Clipper will provide Vestel with a range of solutions including product refurbishment, provision of spare parts and ecommerce solutions.

Talent in Logistics 2019 to be bigger than ever

7 Talent in Logistics 2019 to be bigger than ever

Now in its third year, Talent in Logistics’ annual event is back with a range of new additions and updates to make it the must-visit event for HR, L&D and Operational professionals within the logistics industry.

Highways England must do more for logistics, says FTA

8 Highways England must do more for logistics, says FTA

Highways England must do more for logistics, says FTA Highways England must prioritise spending on motorways and major A roads, according to FTA, if Britain’s freight industry is to continue to support the nation’s businesses efficiently.

IMHX raises the profile of the logistics industry among young people

9 IMHX raises the profile of the logistics industry among young people

As part of its ongoing commitment to raise the profile of the logistics industry among young people, IMHX 2019 (the International Materials Handling Exhibition; NEC, Birmingham; September 24-27, 2019) is offering a cash prize to the team of students that devises the most impressive way of reducing online returns in a free-to-enter competition that is open to schools and colleges across the West Midlands.

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