Supporting the national effort to get the UK through the COVID-19 pandemic, road tanker company Abbey Logistics will pay frontline employees a recognition payment at the end of the year. The move is an acknowledgement for their staff’s hard work and commitment during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Transport and Distribution & European transport News, Videos and Product Reviews
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.
Abbey Logistics to reward and financially protect frontline workers amid COVID-19 pandemic
Apr 01, 2020 Comments (0)
Urgent medical supplies arrive in Frankfurt from across the globe to support Germany’s rapid response to Covid-19
Apr 01, 2020 Comments (0)
Urgent medical equipment for healthcare workers and coronavirus patients is continuing to arrive at Frankfurt Airport from all over the world, with Frankfurt Cargo Services (FCS) ensuring immediate processing of all incoming shipments to expedite their delivery to frontline medical teams.
Innovation is crucial for forwarders managing supply chains hit by Covid-19 challenges
Mar 31, 2020 Comments (0)
Faced with global cargo capacity crunches in both air and ocean freight as a result of Covid-19, the U-Freight Group says its operations around the world are working ‘as normally as possible’ given the circumstances, as it seeks innovative solutions to overcome the challenges of managing supply chains hit by the virus.
Business risk and compliance experts look to lend their services to freight forwarding sector
Mar 30, 2020 Comments (0)
Risk and compliance experts GWCI has set its sights on helping freight forwarders reduce the danger of businesses entering into unfamiliar markets in their attempts to tackle serious Coronavirus-induced supply shortages.
On the move - Transport Management Technology Report
Mar 30, 2020 Comments (0)
Manufacturing & Logistics IT spoke with a number of leading analysts and vendors within the transportation management systems space about current trends and possible future innovations within this critically important industry sector.
American Airlines cargo remains key partner for global trade
Mar 30, 2020 Comments (0)
American Airlines is continuing to operate international widebody service to key locations around the globe, serving as a vital partner for freight forwarders and supporting global trade in the face of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Ligentia launch Inventory Relief Program
Mar 25, 2020 Comments (0)
Ligentia has launched an inventory relief program to help its general merchandise customers tackle the slowdown in demand by supporting storage solutions at source to alleviate time and stock pressures in the supply chain.
Microlise provides SmartFlow driver & subcontractor management app free of charge during coronavirus crisis
Mar 25, 2020 Comments (0)
Increased levels of consumer buying, fuelled by Covid-19, is resulting in unprecedented supply chain challenges that are likely to continue at heightened levels for longer than traditional peak periods.
Prologis acquires more industrial space in Hemel Hempstead to meet market demand
Mar 25, 2020 Comments (0)
Property company, Prologis, has acquired more industrial space, close to two of its existing properties in Hemel Hempstead, for a consideration of £26 million. The move will help to meet growing demand for floor space in the area, due to its proximity to London.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT - March 2020 edition
Mar 25, 2020 Comments (0)
The New Digital Format of the magazine has been created to be intuitively interactive, easily navigable and optimised for viewing on a desktop or mobile device.
This edition features a Special Technology Report on Transportation Management Systems (TMS). For this report, we spoke with a number of leading analysts and vendors within the Transportation Management Systems space about current trends and possible future innovations within this critically important industry sector.
