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ENGINEERING FIRM SET FOR NORTH EAST EXPANSION WITH NEW PREMISES

4 days 20 hours ago
Oracle Drives and Automation takes occupancy at The Hive at Wear House in Peterlee. Oracle Drives and Automation, a specialist provider of control systems for industry, has taken 3,604 sq ft across three units at FI Real Estate Management (FIREM)’s The Hive in Peterlee. Since its purchase by Veruth Holdings in 2021, Oracle Drives [...]

PLANNING SECURED FOR NEW NORTH WALES INDUSTRIAL SPACE

4 days 20 hours ago
FI Real Estate Management (FIREM) has been granted planning permission to build 74,000 sq ft of new industrial space at Deeside Industrial Estate, bringing its total North Wales property portfolio to over 3m sq ft. Located just off 102 Tenth Avenue in Deeside Industrial Park, the new Grade A industrial development will provide high [...]

SUMMER SEASON GROWTH FOR MASTERS LOGISTICAL

4 days 20 hours ago
Stretham based specialist transport and logistics provider and Palletline member Masters Logistical has boasted an impressive uptake in garden furniture and gardening supply deliveries as customers sought to take advantage of the warmer weather during the summer months. The company, which is part of the Knowles Transport group, offers a variety of B2C and [...]

Recourse to challenge industrial rates

5 days 13 hours ago
Every business rates revaluation period creates ‘winners’ and ‘losers’ but the latest, which came into effect on 1st April this year, hit the industrial sector hardest. When an assessment takes place, it is based on an estimate of the open market rental value of a property on a single date, which is the same [...]

AntwerpXL’s 40 Under 40 revealed

5 days 15 hours ago
AntwerpXL’s 40 Under 40 revealed The world’s top 40 professionals working in breakbulk, project cargo and heavy lift under the age of 40 have been identified by AntwerpXL. XL 40 Under 40 initiative celebrates the young professionals who have either achieved greatness already or have the potential to become the next generation of industry [...]

Improperly Declared Dangerous Goods Putting Lives at Risk in the Supply Chain – Liner Shipping Addresses Urgent Safety Concern

5 days 15 hours ago
Despite industry and government efforts, dangerous cargo that has not been declared, or that has been incorrectly declared or labelled, continues to cause fires and explosions, hurting and killing vessel crew and transportation staff. In response to this continued safety challenge the World Shipping Council (WSC), representing liner carriers, is taking additional action to [...]

Tower Cold Chain Accelerates Growth with Two New Senior Appointments for The Americas

5 days 15 hours ago
Following the opening of its new Centre of Excellence facility to support further growth across the Americas, advanced temperature-controlled container specialist, Tower Cold Chain, has continued the expansion of its global team with the appointment of two senior leaders. Sarah Goschy joins as Regional Commercial Manager - Americas, following 20 years’ experience operating in [...]

Top Tips for HGV Drivers to Keep Costs Low on the Road

5 days 18 hours ago
With limited options for where to buy food, drink and supplies whilst on shift, HGV drivers have traditionally often been forced to pay higher prices at expensive service stations or truck stops, pushing personal costs up. With the current cost-of-living crisis and food costs remaining high, HGV drivers are being hit even harder when [...]

Navigating Employee Engagement & Recruitment in 2024

5 days 18 hours ago
Headford Group's client and candidate interactions are deeply rooted in a consultative approach. As we approach the culmination of a demanding year for businesses and employees, let's delve into the considerations and emerging trends for 2024 in employee engagement and recruitment. As we enter the final quarter of 2023, individuals are eager to bring [...]

Navigating CSRD for forwarders …Preparing for emissions reporting

5 days 18 hours ago
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) has come into force in the EU, potentially impacting over 50,000 businesses inside and outside the bloc If you’re a freight forwarder, this regulation will affect you and your customers, so you’ll need to start planning now to ensure you’re prepared for its impact. In this blog post, [...]

Life in the fast lane: NNR & FMCG

5 days 18 hours ago
Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCGs) have particular logistical requirements, especially those that are highly perishable. And as consumer behaviour shifts, so too does that of manufacturers, retailers and the supply chain that serves them In 2021, the size of the UK grocery market stood at around £212 billion. The market has been steadily growing since [...]

Due Diligence in the Supply Chain: BWA explains what traders need to consider

5 days 19 hours ago
A Hot Topic that's been discussed recently on several webinars, and certainly with the Bonded Warehousekeepers Association (BWA) members, is the issue of due diligence within a supply chain This is an issue that is also under review by HMRC and was emphasised in a recent meeting with them regarding their simplification and modernisation [...]

FORWARDER events LOCAL in Bristol: A Freight & Supply Chain Extravaganza

5 days 19 hours ago
The highly anticipated FORWARDER events LOCAL took place on 14th September 2023 at the swanky Shirehampton Golf Club in Bristol. This freight and supply chain event drew in over 40 enthusiastic delegates from various businesses across the UK, with some folks even jetting in from as far as Manchester, Basildon, and Milton Keynes. First [...]

What’s best, a complete or phased approach to Warehouse automation?

5 days 19 hours ago
With labour hard to find and performance at peak under scrutiny, businesses may be tempted to opt for a complete, turnkey warehouse automation project to solve all their problems in one move. But might a stepped approach make more sense? Dan Migliozzi, Head of Sales at independent systems integrator, Invar Group, considers the options.  [...]

Forwarder launches new directory

1 week ago
FORWARDER magazine launches new FORWARDER directory After carrying out significant market research FORWARDER magazine has launched a new FORWARDER directory. The FORWARDER directory lists specialist carriers to/from the UK to/from over 200 countries. It’s the perfect tool for any freight forwarder looking to always remain competitive and to ensure high quality service levels. From [...]

India’s share of global manufacturing and exports forecast to rapidly expand

1 week ago
India is poised to become a major global manufacturer and exporter as multi-nationals seek alternatives to China and investment transforms trade processes and logistics infrastructure, according to senior trade experts and practitioners. Speaking on the latest episode of The Freight Buyers’ Club podcast, produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group, Rahul Kapoor, Global [...]

MYCRANE invests in India as expansion continues

1 week 1 day ago
Online crane rental platform MYCRANE announced the launch of wholly-owned operations in India on day one of the Conex construction trade show, currently taking place in Gandhinagar, Gujarat (September 21-23). Substantial investment from a Series A round has facilitated a global rollout of MYCRANE, which uses tech solutions to drive efficiency in the wider [...]

CENTRAD READY TO DELIVER QUICK SOLUTION AS DVS COUNTDOWN BEGINS

1 week 1 day ago
One of the UK’s leading vehicle CCTV camera specialists, Centrad has already laid the groundwork to preparing for the incoming changes to Transport for London’s Direct Vision Standard. Currently, HGVs over 12 tonnes which operate within Greater London only require a one-star rating to obtain a DVS permit, however under the new regulations this [...]

ESCHMANN TEAMS UP WITH PANTHER LOGISTICS TO ELEVATE DELIVERY OFFERING

1 week 1 day ago
Eschmann, a market leader in infection control and decontamination solutions, has appointed the UK’s foremost two-person delivery provider Panther Logistics in a bid to enhance its final mile offering to existing and new customers. Eschmann will be taking advantage of Panther’s leading two-person offering, which includes next day and Panther’s delivery within business hours [...]

Port of Liverpool container division to begin redundancy consultations following significant deterioration in container volumes

1 week 4 days ago
The Port of Liverpool is to begin redundancy consultations with staff at its container division, following a “sustained and significant deterioration” in container volumes at the port. The port’s management said the decision was “extremely regrettable but unavoidable”, given the ongoing economic backdrop and confirmed that “where possible, every effort will be made to [...]
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New Enerpac lifter for small spaces

2 years 2 months ago
Confined space in factories, industrial plants and hospitals are all natural environments for the new Enerpac telescopic gantry

IC Tower Index 2021 call for entries

2 years 2 months ago
It is time to submit your entry for the 2021 IC Tower Index ranking of the world’s largest tower crane-owning companies

Tadano updates 70 tonne AT

2 years 2 months ago
Updated 70 tonne Tadano all terrain crane available in two versions with 44 or 52 metre boom

Dam job for Fanger

2 years 2 months ago
Mountains, tight turns, steep inclines and minimal space were all challenges met by Fanger with its 160 tonne Demag AT crane on a dam job in the Swiss Alps
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