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  • Operational review delivers significant packaging saving for Walker

    on Aug 28, 18 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Operational review delivers significant packaging saving for Walker

    Following a comprehensive review of internal processes at its 250,000 sq. ft. multi-user storage hub in Berkshire, logistics services and online fulfilment specialist, Walker Logistics, has cut the amount of packaging used across its business by some 5 per cent

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  • M27 diversion route will hit hauliers hard

    on Aug 27, 18 • in UK News • with Comments Off on M27 diversion route will hit hauliers hard

    A two-mile section of the M27, between junctions three and four, near Southampton, will close for three weekends over the next 12 months – 28 September until 1 October 2018 – as part of a £19 million bridge renovation project

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  • A no-deal Brexit will turn the Garden of England into lorry park

    on Aug 23, 18 • in UK News • with Comments Off on A no-deal Brexit will turn the Garden of England into lorry park

    If the UK leaves the EU without a deal then the repercussions for Europe’s supply chain will be a disaster, says the Road Haulage Association

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  • No deal is not the end solution business needs says FTA

    on Aug 23, 18 • in UK News • with Comments Off on No deal is not the end solution business needs says FTA

    As the first of the government’s No-Deal Brexit papers is published today (23 August 2018), the Freight Transport Association, one of the UK’s leading business organisations, has warned that British business still needs detailed information to ensure that the nation continues to trade efficiently after Brexit

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  • Scania restarts production and sales of V8s

    on Aug 22, 18 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Scania restarts production and sales of V8s

    Scania has begun the challenging process of reducing its backlog of truck and industrial and marine engine orders. The backlog was built up after a delivery and order stop caused by a lengthy strike at one of Scania’s main casting suppliers

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  • Hireco delivers every time

    on Aug 21, 18 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Hireco delivers every time

    When you invest in a Hireco trailer, you invest in the knowledge, expertise and understanding that comes from years of experience in the transport industry. That’s the promise that Hireco makes to every person and organisation it does business with, and it delivers each and every time

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  • Clever connections at IAA

    on Aug 21, 18 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Clever connections at IAA

    Cleverly connecting the transport world and creating first-class added value – that is what this year’s Krone motto “Clever Connections” for the IAA Commercial Vehicles stands for

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  • What is the oldest DAF truck still in operation?

    on Aug 20, 18 • in UK News • with Comments Off on What is the oldest DAF truck still in operation?

    DAF Trucks is looking for the oldest truck still in transport operation. The search focuses on typical DAF vehicles from past decades that continue to run day-to-day

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  • LF&E Refrigerated Transport upgrades paragon routing and scheduling software

    on Aug 17, 18 • in UK News • with Comments Off on LF&E Refrigerated Transport upgrades paragon routing and scheduling software

    LF&E Refrigerated Transport has upgraded its Paragon routing and scheduling software to meet growing demand for specialist temperature-controlled logistics services in the heavily-regulated pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. The company has adopted Paragon Multi Depot to support the planned opening of a further MRHA-approved warehouse facility in Northampton later this year, which will enhance its ability to provide nationwide deliveries of high-value and sensitive products

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  • Greyhound Waste goes Econic

    on Aug 16, 18 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Greyhound Waste goes Econic

    Mercedes-Benz has continued to build on its presence in the commercial waste collection market with the sale of yet another Econic 2630L model, this time to Greyhound Waste, one of the largest and best-known commercial waste operators in Ireland

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  • New heavy-duty precision Gedore torque wrench

    on Aug 15, 18 • in UK News • with Comments Off on New heavy-duty precision Gedore torque wrench

    Continuing their strong, long standing relationship with Gedore, Heamar is launching the latest addition to the Gedore torque wrench range – the BIW Industrial Adjustable Torque Wrench

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  • Manchester logistics specialist takes customer service up a gear

    on Aug 14, 18 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Manchester logistics specialist takes customer service up a gear

    Transport, storage and distribution firm MSL (Manchester Storage Limited) has unveiled details of its latest plan to future-proof the business and ensure customers continue to receive exceptional standards of service. Keen to replace time-consuming manual processes with an up-to-date application that runs on Microsoft Windows, the Oldham-based company recently signed a contract with warehouse management and supply chain specialist, Access Group. The implementation of Access Delta WMS (warehouse management system) means the third-party logistics (3PL) provider’s clients can now place orders, view stock in real-time and report on an order status via a web portal

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