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Why one should use third-party logistics
Technical background article One of the fastest growing trends is the outsourcing of logistics or third-party logistics, writes Gary Whittle, who says that third-party logistics is in the midst of a rapid and global expansion.
News from LinQ Alliance (21 April 2008)
How to build value into logistics outsourcing
Technical background article Linq Alliance's Gary Whittle shows how companies are building a wide range of services into the portfolio of supply chain processes, which can generate greater value across the entire supply chain.
News from LinQ Alliance ( 8 April 2008)
Rack safety inspection partnership
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has joined with the Storage Equipment Safety Service (SESS) to provide a rack safety inspection service.
News from Freight Transport Association (25 May 2007)
Cabinet and bench supplier in Canada
Lista International has opened a premises in Burlington, Ontario, Canada in order to better serve Lista's Canadian customers and channel partners.
News from Lista International ( 2 May 2007)
Data logging and remote radio control for trains
Corus Northern Engineering Services has introduced a radio controlled system enabling data trending of key engine and safety parameters on Corus Teesside locomotives. Brochure available
News from Corus Northern Engineering Services ( 1 May 2007)
Logisticians debate environmental issues
SCALA Consulting is holding the 2007 SCALA Annual Logistics Debate with the theme "Will Environmental Issues Force Logistics Operators to Think the Unthinkable?" at Wroxall Abbey near Coventry.
News from Scala Consulting (24 April 2007)
Multi-tasking drivers risk transport penalties.
Bibby Financial Services has undertaken research revealing 23 percent of construction company bosses eat and drink while driving, and 24 percent use mobile phones without a hands free kit.
News from Bibby Financial Services (20 April 2007)
True automation to logistics processes
StreamServe Distribution, a leader in Enterprise Document Presentment, has announced a new distribution solution that reduces operational costs, paperwork errors, and cuts customer service costs.
News from StreamServe (17 April 2007)
Explosion proof truck in 90 seconds
Pyroban, a specialist in explosion-proofing materials handling equipment, played a film that reduced a two-month diesel truck conversion into 90 seconds using time-lapse at IMHX 2007.
News from Pyroban (17 April 2007)
Logistics company expands in the Netherlands
Menlo Worldwide, a warehouse, distribution and supply chain specialist, has announced an expansion of its European multi-client logistics centre in Holland to support growth in Brabant region.
News from Menlo Worldwide (17 April 2007)
Bulk-liquid shipping company acquisition
JF Hillebrand Group, a leading provider of logistic services to the beverage industry, has acquired Trans Ocean Distribution Limited, provider of bulk liquid transportation solutions.
News from FFG Hillebrand and FFG Hillebrand (16 April 2007)
Jet parts distribution in Asia- Pacific market
Embraer, leading manufacturer of commercial jets up to 120 seats, has selected Menlo Worldwide to operate a regional logistics hub for Embraer service parts in the Asia- Pacific market.
News from Menlo Worldwide (16 April 2007)
Central distribution for South-East Asia
Menlo Worldwide's Singapore regional logistics hub serves as a central distribution and supply chain management services centre for Southeast Asia and the Asia- Pacific region.
News from Menlo Worldwide (16 April 2007)
Silver jubilee offers green logistics solution
DPS International has achieved 'Best Vehicle Routing System 2007', an award bestowed by the Institute of Transport Management (ITM), for its Logix and Logixcentral software solutions.
News from DPS International ( 9 April 2007)
Underbody weighing systems for rigid trailers
Vehicle Weighing Solutions has won a contract to supply the Cooper Group with "Loadweigh" underbody weighing systems that are suitable for rigid or articulated tipping trailers and tankers .
News from Vehicle Weighing Solutions ( 2 April 2007)
Fleet management and monitoring system in the news
ShockWire is a newsletter full of product information, application stories and a guide to Lamerholm's new equipment monitors. Brochure available
News from Lamerholm Electronics ( 2 April 2007)
Filtration removes oil contaminants
Gllanon's filtration system removes contaminants from hydraulic oil quickly and efficiently.
News from Glanon International ( 2 April 2007)
Fleet management card complements software
Fleet maintenance management software provider collectiveData has announced the collectiveData Integrated Fleet Solutions card.
News from collectiveData (29 March 2007)
Recorded driver time reminder
Lorry drivers carrying out work away from the vehicle between 06.00 and 08.00 hours BST, must record the work into the digital tachograph as work carried out between 05.00 and 07.00 hours UTC.
News from Freight Transport Association (28 March 2007)
Budget effects on freight transport
Information, analysis and reaction to the Chancellor's statement and its effect on industry's transport operations was provided by Freight Transport Association.
News from Freight Transport Association (26 March 2007)
Overhead contact line protection relay trialled
Network Rail approval for the trial of the Siprotec overhead contact line protection relay, as part of the 25 kV Switchgear Renewals project, has been won by Siemens Transportation Systems.
News from Siemens Transportation Systems (26 March 2007)
No truck fuel duty harmonisation in Europe
Freight Transport Association has expressed disappointment at plans by the European Commission not to properly address the competitive distortions created by wide variations in diesel duty.
News from Freight Transport Association (23 March 2007)
Bouyant road freight market suggests optimism
Freight Transport Association's quarterly market trends survey suggests that the domestic road freight market remains buoyant so far this year after the busiest festive season since the survey began.
News from Freight Transport Association (21 March 2007)
GSM/GPRS wireless networks provide GPS positioning
User application article The Asset Management Platiform (AMP) for locomotives, gives railroads the opportunity to "see" exactly what is happening to any locomotive equipped with a special RFTrax transceiver
News from KORE Telematics (19 March 2007)
Improved rail freight paths to the Humber ports
Improved rail freight paths to the Humber Ports have been welcomed by The Freight Transport Association.
News from Freight Transport Association (19 March 2007)
Robot cycles from trade fair to UK TV
User application article A last minute, cross-Europe emergency delivery for Murata Electronics UK allowed a demonstration on-air of what is claimed to be the world's first cycling robot.
News from Evolution Time Critical (15 March 2007)
Production stoppage time averted with logistics
User application article Production stoppage time and the high cost of chartering were avoided when a manufacturing company used Evolution Time Critical to get parts from Italy on a bank holiday.
News from Evolution Time Critical (15 March 2007)
Automotive components movement challenged
User application article An automotive component supplier called in Evolution when a costly aircraft charter movement they were incurring nightly, from Northern Italy to Birmingham, was investigated.
News from Evolution Time Critical (15 March 2007)
Automotive manufacturer gets parts on time
User application article A call from an automotive manufacturer with a sequenced delivery stuck at a border resulted in parts being delivered without loss of time or money.
News from Evolution Time Critical (15 March 2007)
Logistics consulting and analysis
User application article Scala Logistics Consulting will carry out the analysis and produce Key Performance Indicators on a survey of managers and drivers of distribution goods vehicles.
News from Scala Group (15 March 2007)
Production materials sourced and delivered
User application article A UK automotive manufacturer had a Slovenian supplier which was unable to meet their increased demand for parts.
News from Evolution Time Critical (14 March 2007)
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