Employees of XPO Logistics, a leading global provider of transport and logistics solutions, helped families in need over the holiday season by delivering more than seven tonnes of food to 35 food banks. The donation is equivalent to providing an estimated 9,500 meals for vulnerable people across the UK.
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XPO Logistics Weighs In with Seven-Tonne Donation for 35 Food Banks in the UK
Feb 03, 2020 Comments (0)
Could your employee be the Forklift Operator or LGV Driver of the Year?
Jan 31, 2020 Comments (0)
As entries for the Forklift Operator of the Year and LGV Driver of the Year open on 13th January 2020, Talent in Logistics is urging businesses to enter their skilled employees in these renowned…
Vestas and DSV Panalpina form strategic partnership on project transport and general freight
Jan 30, 2020 Comments (0)
To serve a truly global and growing marketplace for sustainable energy solutions and secure industry-leading profitability, Vestas aims to leverage size, scale and volume. As a result, Vestas is actively looking for partners that can help scale their business efficiently.
Dachser expands its logistics centre in Hof
Jan 28, 2020 Comments (0)
Logistics provider Dachser is stepping up its contract logistics activities in the Upper Franconia region of Germany and moving into a new warehouse in the town of Hof. The warehouse will provide space for around 39,000 pallets and have 47 docking bays. Construction is expected to be completed by fall 2020.
The Cartwright Group supplies Hermes with more CNG vehicles
Jan 28, 2020 Comments (0)
Cartwright Fleet Services (CFS) is continuing to support Hermes to further reduce its carbon footprint with the delivery of a second significant order of natural-gas-powered vehicles.
Fleet Operations calls for a sharper focus on driver eyesight
Jan 28, 2020 Comments (0)
Fleet management specialist Fleet Operations is urging fleet operators to ensure their drivers have regular eyesight tests following new research which shows that thousands of drivers lose their licence each year in the UK due to poor eyesight.
Swissport assumes hub management for Air Tanzania
Jan 28, 2020 Comments (0)
Air Tanzania has commissioned Swissport to handle their entire hub operation at the airports of Dar es Salaam and Kilimanjaro. The new agreement includes a comprehensive service catalogue for Airport Ground Services, Air Cargo Handling and Aviation Security.
Thermo King electric units cool Mediplus pharma distribution fleet in Romania
Jan 27, 2020 Comments (0)
Thermo King, the transport temperature control solutions provider for a variety of mobile applications and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, partnered with Mediplus Exim, the Romanian distributor of pharmaceutical products and part of Dr. Max pan-European pharmaceutical group.
Maritime Transport IT Director to outline power of data at Microlise Transport Conference
Jan 27, 2020 Comments (0)
UK multimodal and container transport company, Maritime Transport, will discuss how the company has fuelled growth and operational efficiency through the use of data, when James Andrews, IT Director, speaks at the Microlise Transport Conference, taking place on the 20th May at The Ricoh Arena in Coventry.
AITT highlights need for greater industry focus on pre-use checks
Jan 24, 2020 Comments (0)
The Association of Industrial Truck Trainers has emphasised the important role of pre-use checks when operating workplace transport, as part of an ongoing endeavour to improve safety standards throughout the materials handling industry.
