Announcing details of its 10th annual National Fork Lift Truck Safety Conference, the FLTA have revealed that after two years of decline fork lift truck accidents are once again on the rise.
Critical and key issues in material handling, logistics and distribution
Critical issues are thought provoking articles relating to strategy,legislation,technology,best practice and the some of the most challenging business topics in the world of material handling.The articles in this section have been contributed by senior industry leaders, research analysts, trade associations such as the UKWA (United Kingdom Warehousing Association) BIFA (British International Freight Association), the FTA (Freight Transport Association) and the FLTA ( ForkLift Truck Association), as well as many others.
Other important topics covered in this section concern Health and Safety in Logistics with articles from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE).Taxation, government policy,climate change,recruitment and training schemes are all covered, as well as educational opportunities at various UK logistics educational facilities such at Cranfield University.
Kuehne + Nagel provides sea transport management solutions for Metro Group Buying Hong Kong Ltd.
Jul 31, 2012
Metro Group Buying Hong Kong Ltd., a subsidiary of Metro Group, one of the largest retailing companies with around 2,200 stores in 32 countries in Europe, Africa and Asia, has chosen Kuehne + Nagel as its provider of sea transport management services.
Winning the logistics race this Summer
Jul 25, 2012
By Mike McCreesh, Office Depot's Procurement and Supply Chain Director for the UK and Ireland. Sourcing a practical delivery solution for businesses throughout London during the Olympic period can be challenging and requires a great amount of planning in order to ensure it's 'business as usual'.
R2C Online expands as IT entrepreneur Martin Port joins management team
Jul 18, 2012
Online vehicle maintenance and compliance network R2C Online is planning major expansion with the appointment of Martin Port, the IT entrepreneur and former head of vehicle tracking company, Masternaut.
Knapp AG: 20 per cent increase in turnover and highest order receipt in company history
Jul 18, 2012
Knapp AG achieved record turnover results with approximately 327 million euros in the past fiscal year (ending March 2012).
New report reveals growth in UK's logistics 'Golden Triangle'
Jul 11, 2012
A new report reveals growth in the UK's logistics 'Golden Triangle' in Northamptonshire and outlines plans for continued development of the area which is one of the UK's leading logistics and transport hubs.
Total Logistics produces handy reference on supply chain principles
Jun 26, 2012
Independent supply chain consultants Total Logistics have published a seven-stage guide to developing best-in-class supply chain operations.
Delivery companies act as a reflection of nearly half of British SMEs
Jun 26, 2012
Small businesses in Britain who deliver goods see their delivery company as a reflection of their own brand, a survey has revealed. Nearly half (49%) of all senior decision makers in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) surveyed who deliver goods feel that the delivery company they use is a reflection of their company brand.
All sponsors return to support BIFA's Freight Service Awards 2012
Jun 20, 2012
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) - www.bifa.org - is seeking entries for its annual Freight Service Awards competition, celebrating 24 years of recognising the best in the UK freight forwarding industry.
Latest product from Cirrus Logistics offers warehouses the next generation in layout design and simulation
Jun 13, 2012
Cirrus Logistics, provider of simulation techniques in the supply chain, has launched its next -generation product offering - CLASS 2012.
