Geographical software specialist GGP Systems has strengthened its senior management team with two key appointments. Jeremy Thomas joins the south London based company as Business Development Manager while David James takes on the position of Account and Project Manager.
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Poll: 66% of fleet operators believe fines for texting while driving should be increased
Jul 05, 2014
Sixty-six per cent of fleet operators believe fines for texting while driving should be increased, a poll by TrackCompare.co.uk has shown. The seven-day survey was held after scientists from the Transport Research Laboratory found texting to be more dangerous than driving after a couple of drinks, talking on the phone or eating a sandwich. Asked Should fines for texting while driving be increased?, 66% said yes, 34% said no.
What makes plastic pallets more attractive than wooden pallets?
Jul 05, 2014
By John Andrew Shawyer, director, Plastic Pallets.
Plastic is now beginning to take some of the share of the pallet market away from wood. Originally, these types of pallets were predominately used in industries where hygiene was paramount, such as food and pharmaceuticals.
Jungheinrich acquires leading software company
Jul 05, 2014
Materials handling specialist Jungheinrich has completed the acquisition of ISA-Innovative, the warehouse management systems software company.
Budget restrictions could create technology capability gap within transportation industry
Jul 05, 2014
Results of a recent survey by DA Systems into attitudes towards technology amongst firms within the UK transport and logistics industries highlighted that whilst the majority believed in the importance of technology to create a superior service offering, getting access to the financial and operational backing required to make the necessary investments still remains an issue for many companies.
New look to Unipart 'Yes' campaign
Jul 02, 2014
Unipart Group is launching a new advertising campaign that revitalises its well-known 'Yes' campaigns of the 1980s.
Eco-Friendly battle between wooden and plastic pallets
Jul 02, 2014
By John Andrew Shawyer, director, Plastic Pallets.
Wooden pallets are very much the standard in most industries, but plastic pallets have carved out a definite niche for themselves. While most businesses currently still use wood, more and more are starting to turn to plastic.
BiS Henderson Academy opens training centres in UK's logistics heartland
Jul 02, 2014
The BiS Henderson Academy, part of the BiS Henderson recruitment and logistics consultancy group, has announced that it is to establish two training centres in the heart of the logistics industry's 'Golden Triangle' to offer traineeship courses for young people in preparation for apprenticeships in the logistics sector.
Version 2 of the free Truck Parking Europe app available
Jul 02, 2014
Version 2 of the free Truck Parking Europe app provides its truck driver community with a wide range of new functions helping drivers to find suitable truck parking spaces.
REHAU chooses CEVA to manage UK warehousing and distribution
Jul 02, 2014
CEVA Logistics, the supply chain management company, has won a new five-year contract with REHAU, one of the UK's largest producers of PVC-U window and door profiles.
