Swissport is speeding-up the air freight handling processes at its cargo warehouses by introducing newly developed self-services kiosks. The digital innovation reduces waiting times and increases the quality of the air freight documentation.
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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.
Ardanuy Ingeniería will coordinate the implementation of the Railway Control Centre for the Port of Barcelona
Sep 30, 2019 Comments (0)
The Port Authority of Barcelona has signed a Framework Contract with Ardanuy Ingeniería to launch this new Control Centre. The Company will participate in all phases of the work (functional design, defining the works to be carried out, assistance in selecting the best offers from different contractors and Works Management).
Moody Logistics calls for increase in driver apprenticeships as part of ‘Love the Lorry’ week
Sep 24, 2019 Comments (0)
The Managing Director of North East-based Moody Logistics is calling on haulage firms to help solve a nationwide shortage of HGV drivers by creating more apprenticeships.
RT Keedwell Group adds more curtainsiders to its vehicle fleet
Sep 24, 2019 Comments (0)
National transport operator RT Keedwell, which celebrates its 50th anniversary in business this year, has recently added 13 Cartwright curtainsiders to its fleet, three of which are fitted with forklifts at the rear for a major contract based out of its Carlisle site.
Automation is the foundation for intelligent intralogistics
Sep 24, 2019 Comments (0)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly of interest for organisations wrestling with new supply chain challenges. But can companies maximise the value of AI without a strong intralogistics foundation?
Speedy Freight opens new branch in heart of UK manufacturing hotspot to meet same-day delivery needs
Sep 24, 2019 Comments (0)
Speedy Freight, UK provider of urgent or sensitive transport, has further expanded in the South West to better service two of the UK’s biggest manufacturing hotspots, Devon and Cornwall.
Full supply chain transparency for shippers with new Mallory Alexander myMALLORY app
Sep 17, 2019 Comments (0)
Mallory Alexander International Logistics has launched a new supply chain management application, myMALLORY, for full tracking/tracing visibility across all modes of transportation.
Push ahead on Heathrow Airport expansion for the sake of post-Brexit trade, says FTA
Sep 17, 2019 Comments (0)
An expanded Heathrow Airport is vital to support the UK’s global trading ambitions post-Brexit, according to FTA, the organisation representing the whole logistics sector.
Reacting positively to the contents of Heathrow Limited’s Airport Expansion Consultation, FTA is urging the Department for Transport (DfT) to support Heathrow Limited’s vision so the airport can press ahead with construction and, ultimately, usher in new opportunities for global trade.
Strong values achieved at first BCA e-Auction of Mercedes-Benz vans
Sep 17, 2019 Comments (0)
Mercedes-Benz Vans achieved strong sale values in their first e-Auction staged by BCA. The sale saw over 90% of the stock available sold and achieve 103% of reserve as buyers competed strongly online.
cargo-partner celebrates opening of iLogistics Centre near Ljubljana Airport
Sep 17, 2019 Comments (0)
On Thursday, 12 September cargo-partner celebrated the official opening of its iLogistics Centre Ljubljana with more than 300 guests.
