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Why Technology Is Vital for Fleet Driver Safety

5 days 20 hours ago
Fleet operators must acknowledge outdated systems and in-person awareness campaigns are doing little to keep the roads safe. Modern technology is one of the few acceptable, scalable alternatives. Can digital fleet driver safety training, artificial intelligence, collision avoidance and telematics eliminate on-the-job fatalities? Why Fleet Operators Must Prioritise Driver Safety The logistics sector is [...]

WCAworld’s Worldwide Conference sets new record with over 4,500 Attendees

1 week 3 days ago
Hugely successful event reinforces the importance of independent freight forwarders to the global supply chain WCAworld Worldwide Conference 2024, the 13th annual conference of its kind, saw a remarkable 4,500+ members gather in Dubai, UAE, for a week of networking and collaboration. The event saw members from over 180 countries come together for its [...]

Hellmann and HMM collaborate to advance sustainable seafreight solutions

1 week 5 days ago
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has committed itself to the strategic goal of making logistics of the future more sustainable in all product segments, thereby contributing to the Paris Agreement on climate change. In the field of seafreight, the global player wants to significantly reduce its Scope 3 emissions, demonstrating its dedication to long-term sustainability. Actively [...]

Shurgard Self-Storage and LEAP24 to build 70 ultra-fast charging stations in the UK

1 week 5 days ago
Public charging stations set to transform Shurgard locations from storage to last mile mobility hubs Each ultra-fast charging ‘point’ will consist of two parking spaces and a 240kW dual fast charger capable of recharging vehicles to approximately 80% in 30 minutes Shurgard Self-Storage and LEAP24 have joined forces to implement public fast-charging stations at [...]

CENGROUP EXPANDS PRESENCE IN DUBAI

1 week 5 days ago
CenGroup, leading providers for transport and logistics systems, has further expanded its presence in the Middle East with a move into a brand-new office in Dubai.  The new office will house the company’s growing Research and Development team, which supports the company’s two divisions: Centrad, a leading vehicle CCTV and telematics supplier and CenGlobal, [...]

Gulf Islamic Investments acquires a licensed investment and asset management firm in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

1 week 6 days ago
GII’s fully-fledged investment licence in the Kingdom, under the name Gulf International Investment Company, creates new opportunities to expand its business in the country through investments in leading local companies, and fostering exciting new investment and asset management partnerships from its Riyadh office. Riyadh: The planned expansion of Gulf Islamic Investments (GII) across the [...]

Major retailers call for new two-port strategy for the UK

1 week 6 days ago
Some of the UK’s fastest growing value retailers have joined major port operator Peel Ports Group to call for a new UK port of entry strategy in a drive to shorten lead times, reduce costs and lower carbon emissions. Major discount brands, including Home Bargains owner TJ Morris, called for shipping lines to introduce [...]

Jettainer appoints Thorsten Riekert as Chief Commercial Officer

1 week 6 days ago
Jettainer, the global leader in unit load device (ULD) management, has appointed Thorsten Riekert as Chief Commercial Officer. In this newly created position, the distinguished Jettainer management team member with in-depth knowledge of the aviation industry will be responsible for Jettainer’s commercial strategy aiming at advancing the company’s global growth trajectory. The appointment of [...]

Report reveals that companies could lose out significantly if they do not consider warehouse automation opportunities in the future

1 week 6 days ago
Report follows recent decision by Chancellor of the Exchequer to allow permanent full expensing for businesses investing in plant and machinery New fixed-cost financial products are proving a game changer for warehouse operators looking to invest in automation, according to a report produced by Linde Material Handling UK. Contract hire products and hire purchase [...]

Sorting out cybersecurity for modern warehouse logistics

1 week 6 days ago
Sorting out cybersecurity for modern warehouse logistics In a world where cyber-attacks are international news, cybersecurity has become a top priority for the logistics and e-commerce industry for protecting operations and brand reputation. However, the operational technology (OT) that controls modern logistics operations has created more potential security vulnerabilities than ever before. In response, [...]

Collett Transport Delivers Tan House Footbridge with Seamless Delivery of Bridge Sections

1 week 6 days ago
Working in partnership with SH Structures, Collett Transport, a leading provider of heavy transport solutions, successfully completed the delivery of the two wide bridge sections, each measuring 26 metres and 27 metres in length respectively and 4 metres in width, to complete the new Tan House footbridge project. The transportation of these vital sections [...]

Pall-Ex Launches Streamlined European Distribution Service

2 weeks ago
Innovative Trunking Lane and Enhanced Tracking Capabilities Promise Simplified Processing for EU Shipments Pall-Ex Group, a leading pallet distribution network, proudly announces the launch of its new streamlined service designed to significantly strengthen European distribution. This innovative service is set to minimise the stress of transporting goods across the EU, offering businesses a seamless [...]

Silk Way West Airlines maintains highest air cargo safety standards with renewed IOSA certification

2 weeks 4 days ago
Silk Way West Airlines, the leading cargo airline in the Caspian and Central Asian region, announces the renewal of its International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certification. This significant achievement highlights the airline's ongoing commitment to safety and operational excellence. Silk Way West Airlines has now successfully passed the rigorous IOSA [...]

MIDDLEGATE EUROPE SELECTS SURECAM VIDEO TELEMATICS TO PROTECT FLEET AND DRIVERS

2 weeks 4 days ago
Middlegate Europe, the international transport and logistics specialist, is targeting insurance, safety and efficiency improvements with a video telematics solution from SureCam. The company has installed forward-facing dashcams on its UK fleet of over 40 HGVs to capture vital video evidence of driving incidents and gain access to advanced GPS tracking. This will help [...]

CENGLOBAL JOINS FORCES WITH SADE TO PROVIDE TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED SUPPLY CHAIN TRANSPARENCY

2 weeks 4 days ago
CenGlobal, which supplies and consults on transport and logistics management systems in the UK, Middle East and Asia has joined forces with SADELABS to enable total compliance in cold chain distribution. It is an exciting development for CenGlobal, a Carogwise Platinum Partner, and one which will provide its customers specialising in the distribution of [...]

New rail freight app aims to use spare capacity to take traffic off roads

2 weeks 4 days ago
A new app aims to move freight traffic off the roads by making use of spare capacity on the rail network. RailX – described as a ‘Trainline for rail freight’ – makes it easy to book rail and associated services including first and final mile road deliveries. It is currently focused on serving Yorkshire [...]

ABB to supply shore connection solution to Portsmouth International Port

2 weeks 5 days ago
ABB wins order to deliver a shoreside shore connection installation as part of the Portsmouth ports’ Sea Change project The Sea Change project will design, build and operate a shore power project across its three busiest berths. It is funded by UK Government through the ‘ZEVI’ competition, delivered in partnership with Innovate UK Shore [...]
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New Enerpac lifter for small spaces

2 years 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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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