Vanderlande has launched a spare parts portal for customers, which will enable them to order items quickly and easily online.
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.
BITA issues winter fuel warning
Jan 14, 2015
With the worst of the winter weather just around the corner forklift trade association BITA is urging companies to ensure correct storage of fuel – and to check the specific fuel requirements in light of changing emissions legislation and the requirements of modern engines – particularly around the use of biodiesel and ultra low sulphur diesel.
Lower slot costs to drive container shipping profitability in 2015
Jan 06, 2015
Container shipping profitability is expected to improve in 2015, despite record vessel deliveries, driven by lower unit costs, according to the latest edition of the Container Forecaster, published by shipping consultancy Drewry.
Rhenus Logistics warns of upcoming change to Europe-wide sulphur dioxide laws
Dec 17, 2014
Environmental laws derived from Marpol, due to come into force next year could create a headache for freight forward planners, according to David Williams, managing director of Rhenus UK.
AIM for Excellence Endorsements
Dec 10, 2014
AIM Commercial Services is among the first Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) training providers to be endorsed as a 'Skills for Logistics Standard of Excellence Driver CPC training provider'.
Top tips to combat haulage crisis this Christmas
Dec 10, 2014
The logistics industry faces a crisis this Christmas if more is not done to address the shortage of drivers in the UK haulage market, according to Clyde Buntrock, Group Marketing & Business Development Director at Allport Cargo Services.
Charity warns of danger posed by increase in lorry speed limit
Dec 03, 2014
Brake, the road safety charity, has expressed disappointment at government plans to raise the speed limit for large lorries on dual carriageway roads to 60mph, despite serious concerns from a number of road safety groups.
RTITB forklift operator registration scheme helps beat counterfeit certificates
Nov 26, 2014
In October, the Accrediting Bodies Association for Workplace Transport (ABA) tightened requirements for registering certified materials handling equipment (MHE) drivers, stating that all member accrediting bodies should "have in place their own certification registration system" on which all accredited training is "verified and recorded".
A future vision for transport in Wales
Nov 18, 2014
Electrified railways, metro style systems and innovative, technology enabled rural transport solutions will be common in the future, according to a report published today by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Cymru Wales.
EU transport: Emission savings of biofuels 80% better than thought, new calculations show
Nov 18, 2014
European calculation rules substantially underestimate the climate benefit of biofuels in the transport sector. Their greenhouse gas emissions should be compared with the emissions of the fossil fuels that they replace in the market.
