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24 February 2010
New product range takes productivity to maximum levels
The UK's national Cat(r) Lift Truck distributor and service provider, Briggs Equipment has extended its product range to include the new DP/GP 40-55N Cat Lift Truck range. The robust DP/GP40-55N range has been designed to offer maximum durability, greater ergonomics and performance for the hardest applications. It also introduces a new 5.5 tonne capacity truck to accurately match customer application requirements. More...
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10 March 2010
Multinationals get serious about green supply chain strategies
A report by A.T. Kearney and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) says that carbon management schemes are becoming a key part of corporate supply chain strategy for major global companies. More...
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10 March 2010
Shift in attitudes brings opportunities for BIFA members
A shift in attitudes from shippers is seeing an increasing number contracting with freight forwarders for ocean and air transport procurement needs. This reverses the trend where major shippers took such activity in-house, cutting out the forwarder. More...
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10 March 2010
Multimodal hosts "Broken Box Business" Masterclass
Running on the first morning of Multimodal 2010, Webster Robertson and Freight Management Solutions are running an interactive Masterclass on the "Broken Box Business" More...
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10 March 2010
Sainsbury's uses logistics providers more
Based on the last submission of data, Sainsbury's is outsourcing more of its network to third party logistics providers than Asda and Tesco. More...
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9 March 2010
DB Port Szczecin selects Autostore as new terminal operating system in major technology contract
Deutsche Bahn (DB) Port Szczecin today announced that it has selected Autostore - the leading intermodal software solution from Central Systems & Automation Ltd - as its new Terminal Operating System (TOS). The DB Port Szczecin implementation will see Central Systems & Automation Ltd deploy the Autostore Container Terminal Management System (CTMS), Autostore Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Autostore Resource Management System (RMS). More...
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9 March 2010
C.H. Robinson ranked first in the category of 'Trucking, Transportation and Logistics' in Fortune's 2010 World's Most Admired List
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (C.H. Robinson), one of the largest global logistics and transportation providers, was named on Fortune's 2010 list of 'World's Most Admired Companies' and was ranked number one in the 'Trucking, Transportation and Logistics' category. More...
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8 March 2010
Two Felixstowe hauliers enter administration
LM Logistics and Syntex Logistics, two related Felixstowe-based transport firms, have been forced into administration by the firm providing their invoice discounting facilities. More...
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8 March 2010
Commons committee calls for stability at DfT and more Multimodal support
The Transport Select Committee today called on governments, present and future, to provide greater stability at the Department for Transport. The Committee was critical of the number of changes of Secretary of State for Transport, with five in the past five years. It acknowledges the achievements of the Department but criticises its over-optimistic reporting. More...
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5 March 2010
DSV Bristol wins chemical industry SQAS certification
Transport and logistics company DSV has achieved SQAS, a safety and quality assessment for companies working with chemicals and dangerous goods, for its third site. More...
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24 February 2010
New Cat Tow Truck improves operator safety
The UK's national Cat(r) Lift Truck distributor and service provider, Briggs Equipment has launched the new Cat NTR30N tow truck as part of its Warehouse equipment range. With increased productivity and improved safety, the NTR30N provides the operator with a dramatically enhanced working environment. More...
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8 March 2010
Multimodal is just the ticket for Wright Hassall
Our Logistics Group has lawyers who specialise in advising logistics providers (3PLs and 4PLs) and end users - from major corporates to SMEs and owner managed businesses - in a diverse number of sectors. We help clients to maximise their success whilst mitigating against the risks involved. More...
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8 March 2010
Import Services show at Multimodal
Import Services delivers millions of cartons every year to all the leading retailers in the UK and across Europe - Argos - Boots - John Lewis - Sainsbury's - Clinton Cards - Toys R Us - W H Smith and many more. More...
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8 March 2010
Multimodal racks up with Intexion
Intexion is part of the WS Group - the largest independent storage solution provider in the UK. Intexion are experts at providing total project solutions including racking, storage equipment, sprinkler systems, lighting and electrics, offices, labeling and much more. More...
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10 March 2010
Wincanton strengthens its petroleum and chemical gas distribution business with £112m extensions to its contracts with Chevron and Air Products
Wincanton has strengthened its relationship with two of the UK's biggest petroleum and industrial gas suppliers through extensions worth £112m to its distribution contracts with Chevron and Air Products. More...
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6 March 2010
Forth Ports rejects £612m takeover bid
Forth Ports, the UK's only listed ports operator, has rejected an £612m takeover approach from a trio of suitors More...
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5 March 2010
PD Ports is crowned "Outstanding Service Carrier of the Year" by ASDA
PD Ports, the operator of North East port, Teesport, has been crowned as the 'Most Outstanding Service Carrier of the Year' in 2009 by leading UK retailer, ASDA at its annual National Carrier of the Year awards ceremony. More...
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5 March 2010
Tradeteam has announced a five-year deal with leading managed pub operator Mitchells & Butlers
The agreement marks an extension of a successful four year partnership during which Tradeteam took responsibility for distribution of drinks to Mitchells & Butlers' estate of around 2,000 pubs, restaurants and bars nationwide. More...
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5 March 2010
New French connection for Huelin-Renouf
Huelin-Renouf Shipping is adding the Normandy port of Cherbourg to its UK-Channel Islands service from 12 March. The announcement comes a week after the operator added Alderney to its schedule, and is the latest development in a programme of investment and growth. More...
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5 March 2010
DSV 'satisfied' with 2009 results
European logistics provider DSV has published its annual results. Revenue for the year amounted to DKK 36,085 million (Euro4,848m), down by 3.6%, with operating profit before special items (EBITA) DKK 1,703 million (Euro228m), down by 12%. More...
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4 March 2010
John Lewis stores at highest levels with Barloworld
John Lewis sells a wide range of products of various shapes and sizes presenting an interesting challenge for its warehousing operations. To help maximise storage space, Barloworld was the only company able to offer a VNA handling solution that gives John Lewis staff the flexibility to work with walk on racking at heights of over 10metres. More...
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4 March 2010
Norbert Dentressangle welcomes Black Sheep to the family
Norbert Dentressangle has been appointed to handle national warehousing and distribution for award-winning brewery, Black Sheep. More...
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4 March 2010
RedPrairie to discuss transportation management excellence at Multimodal 2010
RedPrairie Holding. Inc., a productivity solutions provider, will be discussing how transportation management systems (TMS) can be an effective tool to meet the challenges arising from a tough economic climate at Multimodal 2010, 27-29th April, Birmingham NEC, stand 322. More...
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4 March 2010
Gideon Hillman Consulting offers advice on re-tendering
Most companies just re-tender their current outsourced Logistics & Warehouse operations at the end of the contract term, which often does not yield the full cost and service benefits and opportunities offered by an effective tender process and does not sufficiently challenge the highly competitive market of Logistics Service Providers (LSPs). More...
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4 March 2010
Maersk container operations lose $2.09bn
AP Moller-Maersk's container shipping division made a loss of US$2.09bn in 2009, and does not expect an "acceptable return" this year. More...
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3 March 2010
Norfolkline celebrates the first anniversary of the arrival of the Maersk Exporter to the Irish Sea route network
Norfolkline is celebrating the first anniversary of the arrival of the Maersk Exporter to the Irish Sea route network as part of a three ship transfer from the North Sea. More...
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3 March 2010
Multimodal goes loco!
Visitors to Multimodal 2010 will be able to see one of the largest and most powerful locomotives in Europe this April. Right in the middle of Hall 4 at the NEC Birmingham! More...
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2 March 2010
Stobart realises £61M from two asset disposals and secures long-term distribution contract with Tesco in the north
Stobart Group the UK's multimodal transport and logistics solutions service provider, has agreed to dispose part of its Inland Ports asset to Legal & General Assurance (Pensions Management) Limited, for £61m rising to £62.5m on the satisfaction of further conditions. More...
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1 March 2010
Asda takes delivery of 150 new Schmitz Cargobull reefers
Asda has taken delivery of 150 new refrigerated trailers from Schmitz Cargobull. The trailers, which have been built in the UK at Schmitz Cargobull's manufacturing plant in County Durham, will operate out of ASDA's regional distribution centres at Skelmersdale, Falkirk, Erith, Bedford, Lutterworth, Wakefield and Bristol and will deliver fresh food products to stores throughout the UK. More...
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1 March 2010
Wincanton designs eco-friendly trailer unit set to reduce carbon emissions by 10 per cent.
As part of its ongoing drive to reduce carbon emissions from its fleet, leading supply chain expert, Wincanton, has designed a semi-trailer that provides additional space for at least four extra pallets per load. The design would lead to an estimated 10 per cent reduction in road miles where adopted, and hence lower carbon emissions. More...
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1 March 2010
Green is the new colour for Birmingham logistics company
Birmingham based supply chain management and logistics specialists, Corporate Solutions Logistics, has become one of only 10% of logistics firms in the UK to obtain the highly regarded ISO14001 accreditation. More...
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1 March 2010
Wincanton secures significant transport contract extension with GlaxoSmithKline
Supply chain and logistics provider, Wincanton, has extended its UK transportation contract with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). The three year extension begins in January 2011. More...
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1 March 2010
UK freight forwarders association uses Multimodal 2010 to promote its offering
BIFA - the British International Freight Association - is attending Multimodal 2010 and looking forward to meeting existing and prospective members and to bringing its message to the wider UK freight industry. Multimodal 2010 is the UK's only event dedicated to embracing the complete spectrum of freight transportation and logistics, providing a stimulating and interactive environment. More...
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26 February 2010
CILT launches Annual Awards 2010 - Call For Entries
The Institute has announced arrangements for its Annual Awards for Excellence for 2010 and this year welcomes entries in eleven categories. Entries are required before 28th May and the results will be announced at a Gala Dinner to be held in London on 7th October. More...
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26 February 2010
PD Ports is the leading voice on Portcentric Logistics
PD Ports, the owner and operator of Teesport in the North East, is leading the way in portcentric logistics as its senior representatives prepare to speak at a number of this year's high profile ports and logistics events. More...
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24 February 2010
New CAT(r)/JC Plant hybrid ends unsafe handling practices
Managers operating in power stations and refineries can now put an end to the manual handling of difficult materials thanks to the flexibility of Cat(r) Lift Trucks. Lincolnshire-based JC Plant Limited has manufactured a new range of machines using Cat Lift Trucks supplied by the UK's national Cat(r) Lift Truck distributor and service provider, Briggs Equipment. More...
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5 March 2010
Ewals back at Multimodal
Ewals' vision is to provide logistics services which satisfy consumers' needs; the right product, the right quantities, at the right place, on time and at optimum cost. Our mission is to strive for continuous improvement in the logistics chain, whilst playing a leading role for customers, employees and shareholders. More...
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5 March 2010
Savills supports Multimodal
Savills is a leading service provider in the development and agency fields within the industrial and distribution property sectors. Our network of offices throughout the UK and globally enable us to provide expert advice to occupiers, investors and developers across a wide range of disciplines. More...
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5 March 2010
Multimodal bites the Bullet
Bullet Express is a same day and overnight delivery company based in Glasgow and Edinburgh. We were founded in 1990 by the partners David McCutcheon and Gary Smith. David and Gary started with 2 vans delivering sameday items all over the United Kingdom. More...
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3 March 2010
Gist acquires Scottish cool chain operator
UK logistics provider Gist has acquired temperature controlled distribution operator G&S International. G&S International, based in Scotland, is a key operator in the chilled and perishables sector, operating in the UK, Holland and Spain. More...
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26 February 2010
Dachser terminates cooperation with Future
With effect from 1.4.2010, the internationally operating logistics provider, Dachser, will take over management of the marketing of its worldwide air freight services and terminate its cooperation with the Future Group. More...
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26 February 2010
Hams Hall on the up
Hams Hall, the Birmingham rail freight terminal and logistics hub owned by Associated British Ports has added 15 new weekly train services to its offering. More...
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26 February 2010
MSC expands fleet
The Geneva-based carrier Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) will expand its fleet of container vessels within the next three years. According to Pasquale Formisano, the shipping line will raise capacity by around 33% from 1.49 million teu to 2 million teu. In the coming years MSC will take delivery of some 30 newbuildings. More...
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26 February 2010
UKWA working with the Carbon Trust on 'emissions toolkit' for the warehousing industry
Warehouse owners are set to benefit from an 'emissions toolkit' that will help warehouse operators cut their carbon footprint and save on costs. The United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) is working in partnership with the Carbon Trust on the project. More...
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26 February 2010
Philippe Gilbert appointed Executive Vice President of Geodis Wilson
Philippe Gilbert has been appointed Executive Vice President of Geodis Wilson. Peter Nevhagen who spearheaded the division together with Philippe Gilbert during the transition period will remain a member of the Board as appointed Chief Operating Officer of Geodis Wilson. Geodis' freight management division is hence from now on under one single leadership. More...
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24 February 2010
VebaBox runs hot and cold
VebaBox says its latest product; the VebaBox 20/20 is a world first in hot and cold chain logistics for vans. The firm says the unit works from -20C to +20C and has the same advantages as its fridge/freezer range. More...
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24 February 2010
Briggs launches "Speedshield" for revolutionary fleet control
The UK's Cat(r) Lift Truck distributor and leading service provider, Briggs Equipment, has launched a new asset management tool. 'Speedshield' is an asset management tool that promotes optimum safety and efficiency, giving customers complete control over their fleet. More...
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24 February 2010
Freight forwarding specialist group launched as CILT reorganises membership structure
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK (CILT) is restructuring its organisation in order to improve its services and ensure that members receive information and support on the particular sector of the profession most relevant to their needs. More...
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24 February 2010
Howard Tenens sources new sustainable building
Howard Tenens has announced that it has sourced a new sustainable building in Dagenham, known as Voltaic. It is 233,000 square feet in size with 10,000 square feet of office space and is strategically positioned near to the main road, rail and air networks and is close to London Gateway. The building will be used exclusively for Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd (CCE) the UK based subsidiary of Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc, the world's largest marketer, producer and distributor of The Coca-Cola Company's products. More...
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22 February 2010
Tesco to shift Manchester DC haulage from Wincanton to Eddie Stobart
Eddie Stobart has scooped yet more work with retail giant Tesco by winning the transport operation from the supermarket's Middleton, Manchester site from its incumbent provider, Wincanton, as of 21 March. More...
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22 February 2010
AV Dawson invests for future growth
AV Dawson has welcomed a Euro2 million crane complete with a 19m3 grab onto their site at Riverside Park, making it the largest on the River Tees. More...
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22 February 2010
Kuehne + Nagel achieves further expansion in the wine and spirits market with Concha Y Toro
Concha Y Toro, Latin America's leading wine producer and exporter and one of the ten largest wine companies in the world, has expanded its long-term partnership with Kuehne + Nagel with the signing of a new three-year contract logistics agreement. More...
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22 February 2010
Food & grocery companies exceed four year target in three years - 124 million HGV miles saved from UK roads
International food and grocery expert, IGD has announced that 124million HGV miles have been taken off UK roads as part of its Efficient Consumer Response (ECR) UK Sustainable Distribution initiative. More...
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18 February 2010
Convenience food maker finds Potter Group more convenient than ever
One of the UK's leading convenience food companies, Greencore Grocery, has virtually doubled its use of The Potter Group's Selby distribution centre. For more than five years the company - which manufactures of a range of cooking and table sauces, pickles and dressings, sold through leading UK and continental Europe retailers - has used Selby to store raw ingredients and finished products for its nearby factory. More...
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26 February 2010
Multimodal gets the Champagne treatment
Invest in Champagne-Ardenne is the Investment and Promotion Agency of the Champagne-Ardenne region. Our mission is to provide free bespoke solutions for setup projects of international investors (logistics, industry, services). More...
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26 February 2010
Cites en Champagne toast Multimodal presence
Invest in Champagne-Ardenne is the Investment and Promotion Agency of the Champagne-Ardenne region. Our mission is to provide free bespoke solutions for setup projects of international investors (logistics, industry, services). Our agency, with to the support of local partners, like Cites en Champagne (economic development of Chalons-en-Champagne county), proposes business locations, customized technical and financial solutions, and assistance with administrative paperwork. More...
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23 February 2010
Multimodal teams up with Warehouse & Logistics News
Warehouse & Logistics News is the UK's only fortnightly magazine for the warehousing and logistics industry and is always first with the news. More...
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23 February 2010
Port of Ferrol-San Cibrao books into Multimodal
Until the 19th century, the Port of Ferrol was of a complete military nature. In 1910 it is created a board for the enlargement of the dock with the dock of Curuxeiras, the new emplacement of the lights and the construction of new installations. More...
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22 February 2010
Saint Omer Developpement present at Multimodal
Saint-Omer Developpement is an economic development agency created in 1998. Three missions have been defined by Saint-Omer Developpement within the context of the territorial strategy: More...
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22 February 2010
Multimodal: Exhibitors from A - ZIM
ZIM offers 60 services to ports of call throughout Europe, the United States and Canada, Central and South America, Africa and Asia. We have established a particularly strong presence on routes between the Far East and the Caribbean, Mediterranean and China. In addition, to meet the changing needs of a dynamic market, we continuously expand and diversify our geographic coverage. We are currently strengthening our presence in developing regions, with a focus on the Far East, Former Soviet Union regions, South America and Africa. More...
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22 February 2010
Socotra Logistics book into Multimodal
Established in the 1980s, Socotra is a 25-person haulage company providing logistics solutions: Import and Export Transports (Full loads and groupage), Storage, Handling... More...
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24 February 2010
Transports Saint Arnould drives into Multimodal
TSA is a French haulage company established in the nineties and specialized in full and part loads from the UK to various European destinations. TSA operates a fleet of 230 units and 300 trailers with most of our drivers being ADR trained. The company can offer a full distribution service in France covering everything from a small item to a full load. More...
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19 February 2010
Reducing your cost and eliminating waste in the supply chain with the new VELCRO(r) Brand LogiStrap
Velcro Europe S.A., a company that has spent the last 50 years making lives easier with its innovative products, today announced its latest invention: the VELCRO(r) Brand LogiStrap. LogiStrap is a re-usable and versatile strap for materials handling applications in distribution centres, warehouses and closed loop pools to secure goods on pallets or secure pallet boxes, sleeve packs & folding large containers. More...
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18 February 2010
Norbert Dentressangle Logistics to manage returns for Netto.
Award-winning discounter, Netto, has appointed Norbert Dentressangle to establish and operate a centralised returns handling centre for non-food products from its UK stores. Established in 1981, Netto is part of the Dansk Supermarked Group which has more than a thousand stores across Europe, 194 of which are located in the UK. More...
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18 February 2010
Multimodal visitor registrations up 50% on 2009
Multimodal - the UK's leading Transport & Logistics event is once again proving to be an invaluable sourcing and educational event for shippers, manufacturers, retailers, exporters, importers and wholesalers. With registrations running at a little over 50% over and above 2009 - these are just some of the companies that are sending delegations to the event: More...
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18 February 2010
Logistics Institute provides training for all
The Logistics Institute at Hull University Business School is bringing its redesigned suite of short educational programmes to Multimodal 2010, catering for those moving from the shop floor or graduate level to senior manager and beyond. More...
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18 February 2010
CEMEX UK renews 25-year bulk contract with The Potter Group
Building materials provider CEMEX UK has signed two leases and two handling agreements - each for 25 years - with The Potter Group, extending the existing long-term relationship between the companies. More...
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18 February 2010
TIACA Chairman Ulrich Ogiermann to speak at Multimodal.
Ulrich Ogiermann, Chairman The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA), and the CEO of Cargolux is to speak at the Multimodal 2010 seminars and will also argue that air freight can emerge from the recession in a stronger position than other modes. More...
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18 February 2010
PD Logistics gets the taste for Tsingtao
PD Logistics, part of the PD Ports Group, has successfully won the contract with the UK's largest independent drinks manufacturer and distributor, Halewood International, to handle all imports of Tsingtao Beer from China. More...
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17 February 2010
C&H (Hauliers) takes on 54 new vehicles
Essex-based logistics company C&H (Hauliers) has modernised and expanded its fleet with 54 new trucks and trailers to cater for a recently-won five-year contract. More...
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17 February 2010
Stena invests £200m in new Scottish port
Stena Line has announced a £200m (US$314m) investment in a new ferry port facility at Loch Ryan in Scotland to accommodate a mix of freight and passengers between Scotland and Northern Ireland. More...
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15 February 2010
Four Soft wins WMS contract from Len Lothian Ltd
Four Soft, a global leader offering software solutions for transportation and logistics, has announced that it has recently signed a contract with Len Lothian Ltd, to implement its warehouse management system - 4S eLog across its locations. More...
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18 February 2010
Multimodal gets Atlantic RF
Ever since 2003, Atlantic RF has stood out as one of the key leaders on the active RFID market, with production exceeding two million modules delivered worldwide. More...
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18 February 2010
TIACA backs Multimodal
TIACA is a not for profit trade association for the air cargo industry, pledged to support and assist progressive liberalization of the global market, and easier, enhanced trade between developing and developed economies. It is a worldwide organization that serves a membership which includes all major segments of the air cargo and logistics industry; airlines, forwarders, airports, ground handlers, all-cargo carriers, road carriers, customs brokers, third party logistics companies, integrators, shippers, and educational institutions. More...
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15 February 2010
TRANSPOREON Group back at Multimodal
The TRANSPOREON Group is operator of the logistics platform TRANSPOREON, the e-sourcing platform TICONTRACT and the retail logistics platform MERCAREON. Currently more than 400 shippers, more than 23,000 carriers and more than 45,000 users from 70 countries are linked via the platforms of the group. Presently freight orders with a volume of 6 billion EUR are organised via the solutions of the TRANSPOREON Group. The platforms are available in 12 languages. More...
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15 February 2010
Multimodal secures major presence from The Haven Gateway Partnership
The Haven Gateway Partnership was created in 2001, to provide a framework through which its partners - from both the public and private sectors - could work together to promote economic opportunities and secure the future prosperity of this international gateway to the UK. More...
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15 February 2010
Hutchison Ports goes Multimodal
Hutchison Ports (UK) (HPUK) is a member of the Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH) Group. More...
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15 February 2010
Gideon Hillman books into Multimodal
Established in 2004 with its head office in Warwickshire, Gideon Hillman Consulting Ltd is one of the most proactive specialist Supply Chain & Logistics Consultants, working with clients across the UK, Europe, Asia and the USA. More...
12 February 2010
SNCF Geodis launches new brand for international rail haulage activities
SNCF Geodis, the transport and logistics division of the French SNCF Group, is launching CapTrain, a new brand for its international rail haulage activities. The creation of CapTrain, following the buyouts over the last two years, confirms the objective of SNCF Geodis to integrate and develop its various international activities. More...
12 February 2010
Linde Material Handling delivers first Fuel Cell trucks
With the delivery of two fuel-cell trucks to the Linde Gases Division, part of The Linde Group, Linde Material Handling has taken another important step on the road to more intensive use of innovative drive technology. As the largest industrial truck manufacturer in Europe, Linde MH now incorporates fuel cell trucks into its product range. More...
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