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Panic transport picks Palletforce

1 Panic transport picks Palletforce

One of Warwickshire’s leading haulage and distribution firms has become the newest member of the growing Palletforce network, helping to guarantee the best possible service as network volumes continue to rise.

DTF checks in with new-generation Mercedes-Benz Sprinters

2 DTF checks in with new-generation Mercedes-Benz Sprinters

Same-day delivery specialist Danny Fenwick seized the opportunity presented by a recently-announced partnership between Mercedes-Benz Vans UK and Checkatrade.com to invest in his first vehicles from the new Sprinter range.

OCM delivered a new sorting system to DHL Express Bulgaria

3 OCM delivered a new sorting system to DHL Express Bulgaria

Material handling specialist OCM has delivered a new automated facility to DHL Express Bulgaria to support the significant volume business growth of the express courier. The facility located in Sofia became operational at the end of the last summer. Totally new, the sorting system was installed on a greenfield at Sofia Airport.

Lorry drivers – Top misconceptions revealed

4 Lorry drivers – Top misconceptions revealed

A new study has found that as many as four fifths of Britons wrongly think that Britons only task is to drive, two thirds believe they sleep in the driver’s seat and over half believe it to be an incredibly lonely profession. What’s more, two fifths believe lorry drivers can only be male.

Jonen Shipping joins TPN, citing new ownership as a major attraction

5 Jonen Shipping joins TPN, citing new ownership as a major attraction

Essex and Leicester-based international freight specialist Jonen Shipping has joined TPN – THE Pallet Network, saying the long-term financial commitment of Eddie Stobart Logistics to the health of the network was a major attraction.

Virgin Atlantic, Delta Cargo to drive long-term growth

6 Virgin Atlantic, Delta Cargo to drive long-term growth

Virgin Atlantic Cargo and Delta Cargo is to move into the new purpose-built dnata City East, London Heathrow’s most state-of-the-art cargo facility.

Top five winter driving tips

7 Top five winter driving tips

As temperatures begin to drop and driving conditions look set to worsen, drivers are being advised to bear in mind the following tips on winter driving, compiled by Northamptonshire based courier, logistics and warehousing company The NX Group.

CPL 3PL reports increasing demand for warehouse space

8 CPL 3PL reports increasing demand for warehouse space

CPL 3PL (Third Party Logistics), based in South Yorkshire, has experienced a boost to its business after recently winning a major contract to provide a full logistics service for a nationwide high street retailer.

Comprehensive Purchase Order Management

9 Comprehensive Purchase Order Management

cargo-partner is continuously expanding its portfolio of supply chain management solutions and now offers a dedicated Purchase Order Management service.

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