Imperial Logistics International has acquired 3 new heavy-duty tractor units and 7 heavy-duty trailers to support its on-site logistics contract for a major steel producer at its Bochum (Germany) plant. The contract involves moving 3 million tonnes of steel coil per annum.
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Owner-operator adds Schmitz Cargobull drawbar reefer to increase payload capacity
Nov 20, 2018
P&S Logistics, a temperature-controlled transport business run by owner-operator Phillip Hudson, has taken delivery of a custom-built Schmitz Cargobull drawbar trailer designed to operate with his existing 26-tonne Mercedes-Benz Actros.
Waymo CEO to keynote CES 2019 Leaders in Technology Dinne
Nov 20, 2018
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has announced that Waymo Chief Executive Officer, John Krafcik, will keynote at the CES 2019 Leaders in Technology (LIT) Dinner, an invitation-only event bringing together more than 600 policymakers, top technologists and entrepreneurs.
Why it's good to have good goods in/out
Nov 20, 2018
The run up to Christmas is critical for many retailers. To service the public demand for their products, such retailers need excellent supply and logistics back up. Louise Nurse, Sales and Marketing Manager, sara Loading Bay Specialists, looks at the theory and practise of meeting this seasonal demand.
UK packaging event unveils plans for 2019 Event James Drake-Brockman
Nov 20, 2018
James Drake-Brockman, Divisional Director of Easyfairs’ Packaging Portfolio, offers a first look at Packaging Innovations, Empack and Label&Print 2019 and discusses why it is a must-attend for all packaging professionals when it returns to Birmingham’s NEC on 27 & 28 February 2019.
Customers of Palletways UK are set to benefit from improved access to the Italian market
Nov 20, 2018
The Palletways Group, the European express palletised freight network, has expanded its hub network on the continent with the unveiling of a new regional hub in Verona, northern Italy.
Greencarrier Freight Services forms Joint Venture together with Terminus Spedition & Transport AB
Nov 20, 2018
As of 1 April 2019 Greencarrier Freight Services Sweden AB enters into joint venture with Terminus Spedition & Transport AB. (Terminus)
Smurfit Kappa’s Van Mierlo plant celebrates centenary
Nov 20, 2018
Smurfit Kappa’s Van Mierlo plant in Belgium is celebrating its 100th anniversary. The plant, which was founded by entrepreneur Jan Van Mierlo back in 1918, quickly established itself as a leading supplier of corrugated board in Belgium and then extended its reach throughout Europe.
Kinesis Telematics delivers safety and security for KDR Powerlines fleet operation
Nov 20, 2018
KDR Powerlines, contractors to the electricity industry, including network operator UK Power Networks, has implemented vehicle tracking from Kinesis.
