The British International Freight Association (BIFA), the trade association and voice of UK freight forwarders, is urging its members to support the FairFuel UK campaign.
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.
62% say packaging is their biggest environmental concern
Oct 05, 2011
Research findings show 62% of professionals say that packaging is their biggest environmental concern against food waste.
You already have the best people. Now give them the best tools.
Sep 28, 2011
Discover how Vocollect voice-enablement solutions and Intermec 70 Series mobile solutions are driving superior employee effectiveness, increasing throughput and lowering total cost of ownership.
NORD-sponsored racing team presents single-seater for Solar Challenge
Sep 21, 2011
After many months of development and construction work, the Solar Energy Racers team has successfully tested its fully assembled vehicle under road conditions for the first time in mid-August in Uzwil, Switzerland.
Life cycle assessment critical to reducing vehicle emissions
Sep 21, 2011
Life cycle assessment (LCA) is critical to fully understanding and reducing vehicle emissions, Cees ten Broek, WorldAutoSteel director, said at the recent Frankfurt Motor Show in a joint press conference with engineering firm, EDAG International.
'One in four' accident victims now haulage workers after 237% rise
Sep 21, 2011
The road transport industry now has by far the UK's worst fork lift truck safety record, accounting for around a quarter of the overall UK injury toll, according to new figures revealed for National Fork Lift Safety Week.
Rising oil costs could spark shipment delays
Sep 14, 2011
A leading freight company is urging exporters to plan early for possible delays in shipments deliveries because of the rising cost of oil.Ships deliberately cutting back their speeds, known as "slow steaming", to conserve fuel is a practice which award-winning Global Freight believes could affect businesses relying on overseas trade.
Marie Boyer from France Line in top award shortlist
Sep 07, 2011
Marie Boyer, Branch Manager of France Line (International Transport), is a finalist in the Network of Aspiring Women Awards 2011.
ByBox Tour de Box fundraising challenge set to raise four figure sum for Zoe's Place
Sep 07, 2011
On your marks, get set, go! are words ringing in the ears of ByBox staff as they get ready to set off from ByBox' Coventry Distribution Centre, off Red Lane, Coventry on a gruelling fundraising 'Tour de Box' challenge which takes place on Thursday 8th September.
'Grey fleet' drivers could mean risky business for employers
Aug 24, 2011
Employees across the UK could be leaving themselves and their companies exposed if they fail to understand their responsibility when using their own cars on company business.
