By Jon White, MD at InXpress.
The world’s largest shipping company, Maersk, recently announced an ambitious goal - by 2050 it’s vowed to send goods around the world with absolutely zero carbon emissions. Another brand Yara, is set to launch an all-electric shipping container.
News,case studies and product information relating to material handling,supply chain and distribution.
All the latest news and views from the world of material handling, logistics, freight forwarding and distribution. This section of the site carries articles relating to new contract wins, product launches, opinion from the trade associations, government departments, research analysts, the vendor community as well as case studies of material handling integration projects across Europe.
All key equipment sectors are covered, ranging from AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles) ForkLift Trucks, Automated Storage Equipment, Conveyors and Sortation, Dock Equipment, Overhead Handling Equipment, Packaging and Labelling Solutions, Pallets & Containers,Transport and Distribution, Racking & Shelving as well as Trade Shows and Industry Events.
Sign of the times? 6 seaport predictions
Jul 30, 2019
Shortlist announced for FTA Logistics Awards 2019
Jul 30, 2019
FTA has announced the 58 finalists in the running to win an accolade at the prestigious FTA Logistics Awards 2019, following a record number of entrants this year.
The Logistics Awards finalists announced
Jul 30, 2019
Some of the biggest names in the supply chain sector - including DP World London Gateway, Unipart Logistics, Clipper Logistics, Hermes, McCulla, Wincanton and Decathlon – are among the finalists in The Logistics Awards 2019.
Connexas Group forges partnership with WS Transportation
Jul 30, 2019
Nationwide haulier, WS Transportation, has chosen to implement Connexas Group’s vehicle telematics solution to enhance efficiency, productivity and customer visibility across its ever-growing fleet of vehicles.
New truck investment by Bibby Distribution drives down fuel costs for Ultraframe
Jul 30, 2019
Eight new Renault Trucks Range T 6x2 tractor units acquired by Bibby Distribution have returned a 10 per cent increase in fuel efficiency in the first three months of operation on a contract with conservatory specialist Ultraframe, significantly reducing costs.
BFT heightens fleet visibility with Teletrac Navman deal
Jul 30, 2019
Teletrac Navman has signed a contract with BFT Mastclimbing Ltd, to provide its telematics software and hardware, enabling the construction contractor to have increased visibility of its nationwide fleet and assets.
VisionTrack recruits European Sales Director
Jul 30, 2019
VisionTrack, provider of connected vehicle cameras and video telematics, is targeting international growth with the appointment of Vernon Bonser as European Sales Director.
Success for Connect Group at Leading Health and Safety Awards
Jul 30, 2019
Logistics specialist, Connect Group, has been awarded 10 accolades by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) for its commitment to health and safety for a third consecutive year.
WFS invests again in Copenhagen to future-proof its growing air cargo handling business
Jul 30, 2019
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) is future-proofing its cargo handling operations at Copenhagen Airport with the lease of a further facility to support the growing volumes of its airline and freight forwarding customers.
Auto Putaway or Manual? You can’t beat the WMS
Jul 30, 2019
By Alex Mills, Sales and Marketing Director at ProSKU.
When it comes to receiving goods and looking for somewhere to put them, a modern warehouse management system (WMS) can surpass the knowledge of even the most competent warehouse operative. It can do this because it holds a map of the storage locations in a warehouse and records what is stored in them in real time.
