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All key equipment sectors are covered, ranging from AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles) ForkLift Trucks, Automated Storage Equipment, Conveyors and Sortation, Dock EquipmentOverhead Handling Equipment, Packaging and Labelling Solutions, Pallets & Containers,Transport and Distribution, Racking & Shelving as well as Trade Shows and Industry Events

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Driver CPC Training Explained

1 Driver CPC Training Explained

by Matthew De Machen, MD of TrainDrive

Any person who drives a bus, coach or lorry must undertake the Driver CPC Training in order to legally operate such vehicles.

The Big Plastics Debate puts plastic alternatives under the microscope

2 The Big Plastics Debate puts plastic alternatives under the microscope

Experts from some of the world’s biggest brands, including Carlsberg, LUSH Cosmetics, and Just Eat, will come together at Packaging Innovations and Luxury Packaging London 2019 to debate the industry’s hottest topic – sustainability.

Dematic Academy brings human perspective to The Future of Intelligent Logistics at IMHX Skills Zone

3 Dematic Academy brings human perspective to The Future of Intelligent Logistics at IMHX Skills Zone

Dematic is to extend its presence at IMHX 2019 by taking additional exhibition space for the Dematic Academy within the Skills Zone and contributing to the Skills speaker programme.

Already one of the largest exhibitors at the show, Dematic will be demonstrating the strength of its market positioning and its commitment to maintaining and developing the skilled engineering workforce needed to future proof customer investments in automation.

Cargo Chief launches C4 2.0 – the most comprehensive database of trucking lane intelligence for freight brokers

4 Cargo Chief launches C4 2.0 – the most comprehensive database of trucking lane intelligence for freight brokers

Cargo Chief has released the latest version of its C4 platform, version 2.0—now the most complete and informative database of trucking carrier lane preferences and availability in the OTR (over-the-road) industry.

BCGA adds 100th document to information library

5 BCGA adds 100th document to information library

National trade body The British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA) has added the 100th guidance document to its comprehensive reference library, developed to provide a useful resource to the transport and logistics sector.

Marks & Spencer announced as guest speakers of EV Cargo's Packaging Conference

6 Marks & Spencer announced as guest speakers of EV Cargo's Packaging Conference

EV Cargo Technology, UK provider of supply chain management software, has announced the EV Cargo Packaging Conference on Thursday 5th September 2019 at the Palletforce Hub of Innovation in Burton-on-Trent.

Flogas cuts carbon and costs with Bio-LNG trucks

7 Flogas cuts carbon and costs with Bio-LNG trucks

LPG and LNG supplier Flogas Britain has added two Bio-LNG powered trucks to its fleet, in a move that will see them cut carbon emissions by more than 80%* and significantly reduce costs.

Warehousing industry calls for access to experienced workers as UK prepares for no-deal Brexit

8 Warehousing industry calls for access to experienced workers as UK prepares for no-deal Brexit

Stockpiling in UK warehouses has hit a record high as retailers prepare for a no-deal Brexit putting even more pressure on already overwhelmed warehouse facilities and their workers.

iHerb chooses CEVA Logistics’ eCommerce services in South Korea

9 iHerb chooses CEVA Logistics’ eCommerce services in South Korea

CEVA Logistics launches its first express eCommerce services in South Korea on behalf of iHerb, a US-based natural health products company.

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