BW Packaging Systems—the packaging machinery arm of Barry-Wehmiller, a $3 billion global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology—recently augmented its investment in the Russian packaging market by establishing Moscow-based sales, parts and field service teams to better serve both new and existing Russian customers.
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Arnold Clark tees it up with 55-strong fleet for world’s top golfers at 2019 Women’s British Open Championship
Aug 05, 2019
One of the UK’s largest vehicle hirers, Arnold Clark Car & Van Rental, has provided a fleet of 40 Mercedes-Benz E Class Estate cars plus 15 minibuses and light vans to transport competitors and officials around at this week’s Women’s British Open Golf Championship held over four days from the 1st to the 4th August at the Woburn Golf Club.
The Accelerator Zone at Packaging Innovations and Luxury Packaging London 2019
Aug 05, 2019
For the first time ever, the Accelerator Zone will be at Packaging Innovations and Luxury Packaging London on 11 & 12 September 2019.
New approaches to training and recruitment hold the key to solving logistics skills crisis, says leading driver trainer
Aug 05, 2019
One of the UK’s leading specialist driver training providers has highlighted the importance of new approaches to training, in addressing the severe skills shortages detailed in the report issued by the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport and Statista recently.
Goplasticpallets.com recycles 124 tonnes of plastic in 6 months
Aug 05, 2019
Goplasticpallets.com – The Responsible Plastic Pallet Company – has recorded staggering recycling figures for the first half of 2019. Since making its Recycling pledge in February this year, promising to recover and recycle all of the plastic pallets and boxes it supplies to customers, the company has recycled some 124 tonnes of plastic waste.
Sign of the times? 6 seaport predictions
Jul 30, 2019
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.
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.
