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Transport and Distribution are key considerations when planning for the movement of goods, people or animals from one location to another. Choosing the right mode of transport is essential to ensure your consignment is moved in the most efficient and cost-effective way. There are four ways of freight forwarding- road, rail, air and sea. Freight or goods may be moved using some or a combination of all of these modes of transport. The type of transportation is determined by factors such as distance, location, size and weight of cargo and the type of infrastructure available such as roads, railways, airways, waterways, canals, airports, railway stations.
The Supply Chain of the Future
Jan 16, 2019 Comments (0)
Supply chains are modernising at a rapid rate as organisations look to capture the opportunity and potential offered by new technology and digitalisation.
FORS accreditation opens up new business for Fortec member LHT Logistics
Jan 15, 2019 Comments (0)
Achieving FORS Silver standard has opened up new business opportunities for Chingford-based LHT Logistics, a member of the Fortec Distribution Network.
Increasing pressure on small business as London Mayor's deadline approaches
Jan 15, 2019 Comments (0)
London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) would damage small businesses while delivering limited air quality improvements, according to the Freight Transport Association (FTA), the business representing all of logistics.
Oman Air Cargo goes live with CHAMP’s Traxon cargoHUB
Jan 15, 2019 Comments (0)
Oman Air Cargo has gone live with CHAMP’s Traxon cargoHUB solution after adopting the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) electronic air waybill (e-AWB) standard in replacement of the paper air waybill. The airline has partnered with CHAMP for its global messaging needs.
EV Cargo confirms executive appointments and management changes
Jan 15, 2019 Comments (0)
EV Cargo, the UK privately-owned logistics group, has announced a series of executive and management appointments after a successful group-wide festive trading period.
Softbox announces changes to its leadership team to further boost growth in Europe and India
Jan 15, 2019 Comments (0)
Softbox, provider of temperature control packaging for the life science and logistics industries, has announced changes to the structure of its leadership team to enhance the company’s continued growth in Europe and India.
John Lewis & Partners targets greater store efficiencies with Paragon
Jan 08, 2019 Comments (0)
John Lewis & Partners has implemented Paragon’s Live Management software to increase the efficiency of its nationwide operation.
Gianclaudio Neri appointed Managing Director of CEVA Logistics' Italy cluster
Jan 08, 2019 Comments (0)
CEVA Logistics has appointed Gianclaudio Neri as Managing Director of its Italy cluster. He will be based in Milan, Italy and takes up his position with immediate effect, reporting directly to CEO, Xavier Urbain.
Bibby Distribution trio praised for their part in marking £10 million milestone for charity
Jan 08, 2019 Comments (0)
Three Bibby Distribution employees have been recognised for their dedication to supporting good causes as the logistics specialist and its parent company celebrates raising more than £10m for charity.
