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Bendi ramping up
11-05-2012
With new products and worldwide orders flooding in, Bendi is ramping up manufacturing in the UK creating new Jobs in British built product.
Boosted by the launch of a number of new, innovative and groundbreaking models, 2011 is proving to be a momentous year for Bendi, the global market leader for
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Hyster to attract potential fuel savers at TOC Europe
10-05-2012
Hyster to attract potential fuel savers at TOC Europe
Hyster Europe will demonstrate ways of achieving fuel savings of up to 20% at TOC Europe 2012 (Terminal Operations Conference and Exhibition), from 12-14 June 2012, at the Antwerp Expo in Belgium on stand C6.
Chris van der Werdt, Sales Manager for Hyster Big Trucks, says “At TOC last year, we told the market that it is possible to achieve up to 20% fuel savings on Hyster Big Trucks. This year, we return with proof from busy terminal operators that have successfully introduced new Hyster ReachStackers, empty container handlers or forklift trucks.”
In November
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Singapore - Food and Asia Fair
09-05-2012
Olivo News
Singapore - Food and Asia Fair
At the end of April, a group of colleagues and customers met for a conference when Olivo exhibited at this successful exhibition. These were (in photo):
Front row (seated) L –R:
James Kim (Innoclean, Korea), Simon Wong (Sino Shine, Hong Kong), Benoit Danse (Olivo France), Wei Tun (Olivo Singapore)
Back row (standing) L – R:
Mrs Kim (Innoclean, Korea), Suyin (Olivo Singapore), Mai (Thai Therno Dynamics, Thailand), Gee Gee (Thai Thernmo Dynamics), Manny (Ideamorphosis, Phillipines)
Olivo, market leaders in portable insulated containers, with their sales office in Singapore see a steady rise in business in Asia with its high
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Cirrus Logistics win the Queen’s Award for Enterprise
27-04-2012
Cirrus Logistics win the Queen’s Award for Enterprise
London, UK. 23 April 2012. Cirrus Logistics, provider of decision support software for the supply chain industry, is proud to have received the Queen’s Award for ‘Outstanding Performance in International Trade’. The accolade is designed to honour exceptional companies in the UK for innovation, international trade and sustainable development.
Cirrus Logistics won the award for its tremendous growth in exports under the ‘Outstanding Performance in International Trade’ category. Cirrus Logistics was established in the late 80’s to provide easy-to-use decision support software solutions through applying advanced scheduling, simulation and optimisation techniques. The recent growth
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AEB White Papers
24-04-2012
New series of AEB White Papers highlights potential for freight management optimisation
Reducing costs through efficient freight management
First White Paper: “Three paths to efficient freight invoice auditing”
Leamington Spa, 23rd April 2012 – Optimising transport management can help reduce freight costs by up to 35 percent, says software developer AEB (International) Ltd. The company has announced a new series of white papers that focus on the administrative processes of transport management and demonstrate how to identify and realise savings. The white papers can be downloaded from http://www.aeb-international.co.uk/news/whitepaper/order-whitepaper-freight.php.
The first white paper in the series, titled “Three Paths to Efficient Freight Invoice
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Kewill Takes Flight as Consortium Leader
18-04-2012
Kewill Takes Flight as Consortium Leader for e-freight@Singapore
April 18th, 2012 – Kewill has been selected, by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA), as one of the three consortia to develop Infocomm Technology (ICT) solutions to manage paperless airfreight processes in Singapore, as part of the e-freight@Singapore programme.
The e-freight programme aims to take the paper out of the air cargo process and replace it with electronic data and messages through the use of ICT. In an Air Freight Process Productivity Study commissioned by CAAS, it was found that implementing e-freight@Singapore will
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Project Spotlight
11-04-2012
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT - Al Madina Logistics Distribution Centre, Barka, Oman
16,500m2 steel fibre reinforced concrete (SFRC) ground bearing internal floor slab.
Twintec have designed and constructed the first SFRC 'jointless' ground floor slab in Oman for Al Madina Logistics Services, that is being heralded as the first Distribution Centre of its kind in the Sultanate in terms of the technical specification of construction. The Distribution Centre will accommodate goods in ambient, chilled and frozen areas.
Twintec consulted from an early stage in the project with DG BIM Consulting to optimise the design in order to meet the clients specific operational and programme requirements. Al Turki provided a C32/40 concrete with the fibres and
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New horizons for SumoGlove
01-04-2012
SafeFork is now available and brings a new level of safety to the workplace. This revolutionary product is featured on the new website with an introductory special price.
SafeFork are high quality Vetter forks with the "Optima Heel "for longer life and SafeFork comes with the revolutionary patented factory fitted SumoGlove. Have a look at some video demonstrations of the SafeFork in action and see the advantages on our website.
Of course the SumoGlove can also be retro fitted easily in the workplace to existing forks.
See it all at www.sumoglove.com
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Kewill CustomsXchange
29-03-2012
NSK Europe selects Kewill Export & Kewill CustomsXchange Solutions
28th March, 2012 – Guildford, UK Kewill (LSE: KWL), a leading provider of solutions that simplify global trade and logistics, today announced it has signed a multi-year contract with NSK Europe Limited, one of the world's leading manufacturers of rolling bearings, linear motion products, automotive components and steering systems to deliver Kewill Export and Kewill CustomsXchange solutions across its European operations.
Under the terms of the agreement, Kewill will deploy its global customs management platform CustomsXchange together with Kewill Export, its global export documentation solution and B2B integration software, to enable
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AEB Conference on Import Export and Customs Compliance
24-02-2012
AEB Conference on Import, Export and Customs Compliance helps companies improve quality and reduce costs
Hosted by AEB (International) Ltd in partnership with the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport CILT(UK)
Wednesday, 28th March 2012, 10am to 3.45pm, Barceló Walton Hall Hotel, Wellesbourne, Warwickshire
Leamington Spa, 20th February 2012 – For supply chain executives, the continued uncertainty about the global economy means they have to focus on reducing costs without cutting down on quality. A conference hosted by AEB (International) Ltd will outline how they can achieve this, e.g. by taking advantage of simplified customs procedures, preferential benefits, automated customs procedures,
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2012 IWLA Convention
23-02-2012
2012 IWLA Convention & Expo Labor Law Workshop
Tackles Latest NLRB Decisions
January 17, 2012, (DES PLAINES, IL) – Recent decisions by the U.S. National Labor Relations Board
appointees will impact every U.S. employer who touches the supply chain. The International Warehouse
Logistics Association Convention & Expo features a March 20 special session that highlights how those actions affect third-party logistics providers.
Led by labor-law experts Kerryann Haase and Brian Paul, partners with the law firm of Michael Best &
Friedrich, the up-to-the-minute session will be a highlight of the March 18-20, 2012, convention at the Fairmont San Francisco atop Nob Hill.
“This IWLA Convention & Expo session is
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Casa Julia - specialist Italian drink and food specialists use Olivo containers
09-02-2012
Casa Julia - specialist Italian drink and food specialists use Olivo containers
In 1976, Enzo Santomauro started importing fine Italian wines for a small selection of restaurants in Essex and London. This business developed steadily over the years and, today, is based in a very smart modern distribution centre in Braintree, Essex.
There are 50 employees (including five sales representatives) and they have a fleet of 12 vehicles making daily deliveries to restaurants, hotels and caterers mainly in the London area. Italian wines are still an important part of the business but this has expanded to include a wide range of
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Reynolds Catering Supplies - frozen produce helped by Olivo
08-02-2012
A fruit and veg stall was set up in 1945 by William Reynolds at the Ridley Road Market in Hackney, London. This business expanded rapidly and in 1988 Reynolds started supplying fruit and vegetables to restaurants in London and the Home Counties. A larger stall opening in the Old Spitalfields Market followed in 1989, then in 1991 a further move to the New Spitalfields Market in Leyton. From 2001 expansion continued with depots in Manchester, Bristol, and Birmingham and finally Scotland, all opening over three years to enable full national distribution. Then in 2005, Reynolds 140,000 sq ft national distribution
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KEWILL SPEEDS TRADE IN TURKEY
07-02-2012
February 7th, 2012 – Guildford, UK Kewill (LSE: KWL), Ulukom Computer, a leading Turkish software solutions provider to logistics, customs and foreign trade companies, has signed an agreement with Kewill to integrate its local customs application with Kewill’s CustomsXchange and to act as a Kewill reseller.
The innovative Kewill CustomsXchange is a messaging hub that takes care of the technical and administrative issues associated with connecting to multiple customs authorities through local application partners in different countries. It streamlines communication between the import/export community through providing a single point of connectivity, enabling appropriate security and customs declaration information to be shared
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P3 SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED BUILT-TO-OWN PROJECT FOR AUDIA PLASTICS
06-02-2012
P3 SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED BUILT-TO-OWN PROJECT FOR AUDIA PLASTICS
TRNAVA-VODERADY, SLOVAKIA
PointPark Properties (P3) has announced the successful completion of a Build-To-Own project for Audia Plastics and its affiliates Washington Penn Plastic and Uniform Color Company.
This warehouse and production facility is situated in Trnava-Voderady, Slovakia and comprises 17,200 sqm of warehousing space, including 1,500 sqm of offices. P3 provided management services for the acquisition, development, construction and fit-out of this 11 million euro investment. The project commenced in September 2010, followed by the site-acquisition, project design and implementation and then completion with receipt of the final occupancy permit in December 2011. The official
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Mentfield adopt the e-customs
21-01-2012
Mentfield adopt the e-customs ERTS module at Heathrow
Mentfield UK Limited, a major worldwide freight forwarder, has augmented its UK services by opening an Enhanced Remote Transit Shed (ERTS) in the Heathrow area by using the facility provided by e-customs Limited.
Alexandra Halabukova, Office Manager at Mentfield UK said “This is an important step in the on-going development programme of Mentfields policy to ensure we continue to provide the most comprehensive customs clearance service to our growing customer base. We are delighted that e-customs Ltd who have been providing our software since 2007 have worked with us in ensuring the approval and
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Camcode Expands its Line of Warehouse Labels
20-01-2012
Warehouse Label Options from Camcode Include Innovative New Products
Camcode Expands its Line of Warehouse Labels with Outdoor and Cold Storage Selections
CLEVELAND, Ohio, January 18, 2012 – The Camcode Division of Horizons Incorporated has added new warehouse label options to its line of warehouse management products used in asset tracking and automation of inventory systems. Developed in response to unique customer needs, these new offerings make it even easier to mark bulk storage areas or track inventory in outdoor and cold storage locations. They include:
A Cold Storage Rack Placard for mechanical attachment in sub-zero environments
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FURTHER EXPANSION AT POINTPARK PRAGUE D8
19-01-2012
PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC | TWO NEW TENANTS IN POINTPARK PRAGUE D8
PointPark Prague D8 welcomed two new tenants. Noark Electric Europe is engaged in the development, production and distribution of electro technical equipment and components. TOPSTEEL is the distributor of stainless-steel metallurgical supplies. Both new tenants now occupy space within building DC03.
Noark Electric Europe has leased 878 sqm of warehouse space and 95 sqm of office space. “We searched for a modern European distribution centre in Prague that would help us to ensure prompt and reliable delivery of all our products to our customers throughout Europe. PointPark Prague D8 best met our demanding
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India warehousing show2012
11-01-2012
India Warehousing Show2012 – Bigger, Better and More Focused!!!
Technology has globally revolutionized every aspect of industrial activity and judging by figures, India
is among emerging players in the industrial sector. Industry trends places port based logistics
operations growth at 20-25 percent, Material Handling products at a growth rate of 5 percent
annually in 2012 and Indian Cold Storage Industry estimated at USD 2.6 billion, covering 88 percent of
surface storage and the rest in mobile storages. Based on current Industrial trends, the 3rd edition of
‘India Warehousing Show 2012’, organized by Manch Communications will commence from 26th April
2012 to 28th April 2012 at India Expo
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Pick and Pack for Longchamp
10-01-2012
 Pick and Pack for Longchamp
Longchamp commissioned SSI Schaefer to optimise its logistics centre in Segré, France. In partnership, the two companies developed a tailor-made solution for the order picking and automation of customer shipments.
All products manufactured by Longchamp are now shipped from the logistics centre in Segré. To design a more efficient goods flow, the company decided to modernise and automate its order picking and dispatch system – the contract was awarded to SSI Schaefer.
Challenge: to develop a solution that allowed both shelving-based packaging of articles and the order-based compilation of the packages
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Thomas Carbott promoted to MHIA
03-01-2012
Jeff Woroniecki named Executive Vice President of Business Development and Operations of Material Handling Industry of America
Thomas Carbott promoted to MHIA, Senior Vice President of Exhibitions
Tuesday, January 03, 2012
Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Woroniecki to the position of Executive Vice President of Business Development and Operations of Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA). Mr. Woroniecki brings over 23 years of material handling industry experience to MHIA including roles at MHIA member companies Unarco Material Handling and Interlake Mecalux.
"Jeff has an impressive background to meet the demands of MHIA's growing business model,"
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Suma Foods 36 years of strong growth
16-12-2011
 Suma Foods - a story of co-operation with 36 years of strong growth. Olivo portable insulated containers help frozen food deliveries across the UK
In 1975, Reg Taylor and some friends started a wholefoods wholesaling operation in the back kitchen of a house in Leeds. This grew so quickly that they moved on to using a nearby lock-up garage. The business expanded further and in 1976 they moved into a small two storey warehouse, still in Leeds, and they dealt with strange problems like the ceiling threatening to collapse under the weight of several tonnes of fruit! Reg
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Gideon Hillman Consulting
15-12-2011
2011 has been an exciting year for us with unprecedented growth in both the private and public sectors. The types of projects we have been engaged on have ranged from complete Logistics Network design and implementation, Warehouse Optimisation, Transport and Warehouse Outsourcing tenders and S&OP (sales and operations planning).
The key milestones can be summarised as follows; January started well with receiving a certificate of High Commendation at an industry awards ceremony for our work and expertise in Logistics Network Design and Outsourcing Tender Management and we were one of the four finalists
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Hyster Number 1
15-12-2011
  Independent Study Ranks Hyster Number 1 in Total Cost of Ownership
In an independent survey conducted by Peerless Media Research Group in the United States, forklift brand Hyster® ranked No. 1 in the category of total cost of ownership. Based on current U.S. customer ratings, Hyster led all full-line lift truck manufacturers.
“Being recognized by the marketplace as the lift truck provider with the lowest total cost of operations is positive proof that Hyster delivers true value to its customers”, said Jonathan Dawley,
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INTTRA shipping platform
15-12-2011
INTTRA shipping platform now available in conjunction with Kewill Forwarding
INTRRA, the largest multi-carrier e-commerce platform for the ocean shipping industry, has signed an alliance agreement with Kewill to formalise the integration of its solution into the Kewill Forwarding (KFF) platform.
The INTRRA shipping solution is built-in as standard to the Kewill Forwarding suite, to facilitate electronic booking requests for shipped consignments.
By using the INTTRA portal, users making booking requests and submitting shipping instructions can receive confirmations and appropriate status messages when booking space prior to departure. The system can then accept or reject the request dependent on available space and alert
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Tow tractor introduced by Hyster
15-12-2011
 Tow tractor introduced by Hyster
Hyster Europe is pleased to introduce an electric tow tractor, the LO5.0T. The new tow tractor can pull 5 tonnes and meets the needs of manufacturing operations to carry material to production lines, making it ideal for the automotive and engineering industries and for any type of line feed operation.
The new Hyster tow tractor provides a 5 tonnes pulled mass capability with powerful acceleration and a maximum travel speed of 7.0 km/h with load and 12.0 km/h without load. Featuring a high performance 2.6 kW AC traction motor, 24V (465 or 620 Ah)
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Barloworld Supply Chain Software
15-12-2011
 Barloworld Supply Chain Software helps to enhance Camelot service
New software from Barloworld SCS is helping Camelot Management Consultants to identify when and how to implement change in their customers’ supply chains. The CAST Aurora supply chain modelling software could also help identify supply chain savings of up to 15%.
Camelot Management Consultants, which provides strategic and organisational consultancy services, including value chain management, required an advanced supply chain planning software tool, to help plan and optimise its client’s supply chain networks. The company approached Barloworld SCS and selected its new CAST Aurora software, which offers multi-time period network optimisation functionality,
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Direct Despatch: How to Turn Cash into More Cash
14-12-2011
Direct Despatch: How to Turn Cash into More Cash
Direct Despatch offers major business benefits and is enabling companies of all sizes to cut costs, reduce exposure to stock and improve customer service - all without losing control over customer relationships. Already a hit with small to medium sized businesses, the solution is also now becoming popular with larger retailers to – across both stores and ecommerce platforms. Ritu Rooney, Global Product Manager for Kewill Forwarding, a leading provider of solutions that simplify global trade and logistics reviews its advantages and some factors to consider:
1. Direct Despatch is one of the
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ITELLA LOGISTICS SELECTS KEWILL
12-12-2011
ITELLA LOGISTICS SELECTS KEWILL GLOBAL TRADE MANAGEMENT SOLUTION FOR NORDICS, BALTICS AND RUSSIAN ROLLOUT
November 10, 2011 – Guildford, UK Kewill (LSE: KWL), a leading provider of solutions that simplify global trade and logistics, today announces it has signed multi-year contract with Itella Logistics, part of Itella Group, to implement its Global Trade Management suite, across the company’s Nordics, Baltics and Russian operations.
Under the terms of the contract, Kewill will deploy its global transport management software, Kewill Transport, and global electronic customs software, Kewill CustomsXchange, to deliver a fully integrated solution. The implementation will be rolled out rapidly to 600
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TIFFIN METAL PRODUCTS CO
06-12-2011
TIFFIN METAL PRODUCTS CO.™ ANNOUNCES THE INTRODUCTION OF THE SST™GRAVITY CHUTE
Tiffin Metal has revolutionized the design of gravity chutes.
Tiffin Ohio- November 29, 2011- Tiffin Metal Products Co. ™ has expanded its material handling product offerings by adding the SST™ Gravity Chute. The SST™ Gravity Chute is an alternative to standard steel and fiberglass chutes. This revolutionary new product addresses many of the problems that integrators have with conventional chutes.
The new product incorporates both functionality and configurability by offering a chute design that has almost no restrictions on width, side guard height
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Asian Logistics and Maritime Conference Attracts 500+ Delegates
30-11-2011
Asian Logistics and Maritime Conference Attracts 500+ Delegates
Huge Opportunities in New Product Flows, Rising Intra-Regional Trade
More than 500 logistics and maritime players from 15 countries and regions took part in the Asian Logistics and Maritime Conference, which was held on 25 November 2011 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
 
Warehousing & Logistics International were a supporting organisation and our Far East Correspondent Mark Millar was in attendance.
The largest logistics conference ever to take place in Hong Kong, it featured over 25 prominent speakers, including the Chinese mainland’s Xu Zuyuan, Vice Minister,
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Beijing backs HK as shipping hub
26-11-2011
Shenzhen to upgrade to become global logistics centre under five-year plan despite PRD plants closing down
Despite the Pearl River Delta's declining role as the world's workshop, Beijing has underlined Hong Kong's status as a shipping hub. It also wants Shenzhen to evolve into a global logistics hub.
Vice-Minister of Transport Xu Zuyuan, said Hong Kong would remain a vital international port, and Beijing was committed to supporting its development as a maritime centre under the five-year plan to 2015.
Hong Kong and the mainland should increase collaboration in shipping and maritime activities, said Xu, who was in Hong Kong to
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Yale Hosts Factory Visit For Russian Delegation
18-11-2011
Yale Hosts Factory Visit For Russian Delegation
Yale and its dealer representative for Russia, Universal Spetstechnica LLC (UST), invited six key account customer representatives to the Masate Warehouse Manufacturing facility as part of a Major accounts initiative in Russia.
The customers, from Moscow, Nevinnomyssk and Nizhny Novgorod in Russia, are all in the process of expanding their operations and purchasing new equipment for their materials handling fleets.
Russia and CIS Yale Territory Manager, Sergey Vasiliev, and Joel Joa, Yale Warehouse Equipment Sales Manager, hosted the customers and representatives from UST. Sergey said, "Russia is currently
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Intermodal Europe 2011 set to help operators plan for the future
18-11-2011
Intermodal Europe 2011 set to help operators plan for the future
Intermodal Europe: 29th November – 1st December 2011, Hamburg Messe
The last year has been a turbulent time for the international logistics industry and has forced cargo owners, logistics handlers and many other key stakeholders to evaluate their operations. Today, efficiency and productivity are more important than ever before and businesses are looking at implementing new practices and technologies that ensure costs are reduced and output is increased.
Intermodal Europe, the most important annual event for the container industry, returns to Hamburg this year and
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Asian Logistics Conference Attracts Global Participation
01-11-2011
Asian Logistics Conference Attracts Global Participation
Event to Highlight Opportunities in Booming Asian Logistics Industry
27 October 2011 – Some 500 senior government officials, logistics services providers and users and leading industry players from all over the world are expected to take part in the inaugural Asian Logistics and Maritime Conference, 25 November, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Delegations from Beijing, Guangzhou, Fuzhou and Qingdao, on the Chinese mainland, and Canada, have confirmed their participation. Participants are also coming from the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, the Philippines and Hong Kong. In all, more than 10 countries and regions
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New concept centre for Hyster developments
31-10-2011
 New concept centre for Hyster developments
Hyster Europe will benefit from the opening of a new NACCO concept centre for the development of Hyster forklift trucks. The new centre in Hampshire, England, will work on the development of the intelligent designs that characterise Hyster products as leaders in the industry.
The centre, which includes offices, a workshop and test facilities, will focus on introducing technologies to meet the increasing needs of Hyster customers for the future and further demonstrates how Hyster is investing in innovation and new technologies for the future.
In recent years, Hyster has
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AEB Supply Chain Management Conference
12-10-2011
Second Annual AEB Supply Chain Management Conference on Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management
· Thursday, 10th November 2011, 10am - 3.45pm, Walton Hall, Wellesbourne, Warwickshire
· Organised by AEB (International) Ltd in partnership with CILT
Leamington Spa, 30th September 2011 - Companies are facing new business challenges in international trade due to increased emphasis on security in the supply chain and tighter restrictions by government agencies around the world. The annual Supply Chain Compliance Conference, organised by AEB (International) Ltd, will introduce the most important regulations, latest changes, implications and
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Prepare for EMCS Phase 3 (FS2) with EMCS
12-10-2011
Prepare for EMCS Phase 3 (FS2) with EMCS||XPRESS from AEB
· Third phase of Excise Movement and Control System due to go live in January 2012
· EMCS||XPRESS - an online solution for participating in EMCS
Leamington Spa, 13th October 2011 – With the third phase (FS2) of the Excise Movement and Control System (EMCS) due to go live in January 2012, AEB (International) Ltd is offering its latest version of EMCS||XPRESS, a user-friendly, scalable SaaS solution to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to execute compliant and efficient EMCS movements.
Designed to replace
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THE SKY'S THE LIMIT WITH MINSTER’S CLOUD APPLICATION
06-10-2011
THE SKY’S THE LIMIT WITH MINSTER’S CLOUD APPLICATION
Minster Logistics has enjoyed lengthy success and led the way in logistics software, but times they are a changing – and they are changing fast.
The company has over 30 years experience in bespoke software for the logistics sector. To retain a lead on the market it has now adapted its application for deployment using Cloud architecture. This method of hosting offers all the advantages of a traditional SaaS (Software as a Service), sometimes referred to as on-demand software, whilst also delivering the flexibility expected from a traditional software house.
Cloud
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Momentum joins forces with TPC
06-10-2011
MOMENTUM JOINS FORCES WITH TPC
Momentum Logistics of Sharjah and Scottish based TPC Global Limited – two established 3PLs – have linked up to create a new Joint Venture – Momentum-TPC – bringing to the market a dynamic freight specialist which will focus on solutions for specific market sectors in Dubai and the UAE.
Momentum, the Sharjah based subsidiary of Gulftainer, has been offering a wide range of Logistics services since 2008 including Freight Forwarding, Transport, Warehousing, Container Cleaning & Repair and project movements, with offices throughout the UAE and region and with rapidly expanding activities in Iraq.
TPC Global
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Bendi’s worldwide ambition for narrow aisle
05-10-2011
Bendi’s worldwide ambition for narrow aisle
With worldwide orders flooding in, the UK’s market-leading manufacturer of articulated fork trucks is ready to conquer the global market
2010 was, and will always remain, a momentous year for Translift Bendi, acknowledged as the market pioneer of very narrow aisle (VNA) forklift trucks. Launching an unprecedented five new models at global trade show IMHX, the Redditch-based fork truck manufacturer saw sales of machines rocket into triple figures for the year, with interest in Bendi’s innovative VNA solutions extending far beyond the borders of the United Kingdom.
Now, with three further trucks being
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Improved pick and despatch operation for disaster relief charity
05-10-2011
IMPROVED PICK & DESPATCH OPERATIONS FOR DISASTER RELIEF CHARITY
ShelterBox provide emergency shelter and lifesaving supplies for 20,000 families per year around the world who are affected by disasters at the time when they need it the most.
As the profile of the charity increases they plan to extend their help to reach 50,000 families per year and urgently needed to optimise their warehouse and distribution facility layouts. This is where Gideon Hillman Consulting agreed to donate their professional support to help them maximise the throughput of aid to disaster zones.
The Gideon Hillman Consulting warehouse team undertook a full
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New focus on logistics at CeBIT
30-09-2011
Hannover. As the world's most important event for the digital economy, CeBIT is set to focus more strongly than previously on the topic of logistics. In future, the "Logistics IT" platform in Hall 5 will offer manufacturers of logistics software new presentation opportunities in the form of a group display and a forum.
"Logistics services are based on highly dynamic and complex processes - the use of powerful IT solutions is crucial for enhancing efficiency and, most importantly, for making new and intelligent solutions available to users without delay. In the past, many providers of logistics systems have exhibited at CeMAT, which
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Pyroban confirms commitment to materials handling industry
30-09-2011
Pyroban confirms commitment to materials handling industry
Following the recent announcement of new ownership for the Pyroban Group, the company has confirmed its strong commitment to the materials handling sector and reports growth plans globally of up to 30% over the next three years.
Following almost 40 years of private ownership, Pyroban Group Ltd joined the Caterpillar Group on 31st August 2011. Pyroban and its subsidiaries continue to operate as normal with no change to the core safety and environmental products and services offered worldwide.
“We are committed to building on Pyroban’s long history” says Ian Ratcliff, Managing Director of the Pyroban
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Delta WMS Rebrand
26-09-2011
Delta rebrands
DELTA REBRANDS TO COMMUNICATE ITS
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Who is Who in European Logistics 2011
09-09-2011
Who’s Who in European Logistics 2011
Benchmarking the operational and financial performance of Europe’s leading 3PLs
Published by: Analytiqa
Web: www.analytiqa.com
Email: info@analytiqa.com
Tel: +44 (0) 1707 37 22 11 (UK) and +353 (0) 1 640 18 18 (Ireland)
In its latest published research, Who’s Who in European Logistics 2011, Analytiqa analyses and profiles the operational and financial performance of leading contract logistics operators to identify:
Ø Top ten 3PL revenues climb by 8% in 2010, but are just 2% higher than in 2007
Ø Average profit margins are down by 0.4 percentage points since 2007
Ø 3PLs are targeting industry specific solutions to add value and boost profitability
Across
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FPS Victoria a two-year logistics contract
08-09-2011
Huyck.Wangner Australia awards FPS Victoria a two-year logistics contract
Famous Pacific Shipping (Victoria), a member of the fast-expanding Asia-based Famous Pacific Shipping network of NVOCC and freight services providers, has won a two-year contract to handle all worldwide shipments, including all import and export traffic for Australia, from Huyck.Wangner Australia Pty Ltd.
Part of the Xerium group, Huyck.Wangner Australia provides products to the papermaking industry, which are characterised by innovation and superior performance.
Sam Aparo, director, Famous Pacific Shipping (Victoria) Pty Ltd says: “We worked so hard to secure
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Barloworld Supply Chain Software
07-09-2011
Barloworld SCS Secures Forecast Accuracy for The Royal Mint
Royal Mint, the world’s leading export mint, has secured its forecast accuracy and enhanced customer service, with the deployment of Optimiza Demand Planner software from Barloworld Supply Chain Software.
“The primary objective in the Royal Mint’s implementation of Optimiza Demand Planner software was to find a tool with the capability to improve accuracy and customer service” explains David Janczewski, Head of Strategic Intelligence at the Royal Mint. “Prior to implementing the Optimiza software, the Royal Mint logistics operation did not possess the necessary statistical analysis tools required for forecasting more
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COST EFFECTIVE MULTI-SECTOR ORDER MANAGEMENT FROM KEWILL
07-09-2011
COST- EFFECTIVE MULTI-SECTOR ORDER MANAGEMENT FROM KEWILL
September 07th, 2011 – Kewill, a leading provider of solutions that simplify global trade and logistics, has launched a fully scalable and cost-effective hosted order management system, automating the processing of essential businesses orders, providing a quick return on investment. Kewill Trade Quick Start is remotely accessible from a browser-based interface, enabling any organisation trading with a large number of suppliers to have complete visibility and control of the end-to-end order management process.
An off-the-shelf solution, Kewill Trade Quick Start can be implemented within
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MODEX Conference
07-09-2011
MODEX Conference Will Feature Keynotes from CSCMP, Georgia Tech and the Panama Canal Authority Plus Events from 17 Collocated Education Partners
Wednesday, September 07, 2011
When the industry’s newest expo for manufacturing, distribution and the supply chain, MODEX 2012, opens on February 6 in Atlanta it will include over 500 exhibits and an Educational Conference that features keynotes by Rick Blasgen, Chief Executive Officer of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, Alberto Alemán Zubieta, Chief Executive Officer of the Panama Canal Authority and Donald Ratliff, Ph.D., Executive Director of The Supply Chain & Logistics Institute, Georgia Institute of Technology.
The MODEX 2012 Conference will also include 70
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New order pickers from Hyster
06-09-2011
 New order pickers from Hyster
Hyster Europe has launched a new low level order picker to enhance its complete range of energy efficient tough trucks with a low cost of operation.
The new LO2.0-2.5 low level order picker from Hyster has been developed to optimise the speed and ease of picking from both sides of a warehouse aisle. First seen at CeMAT 2011, the intelligent design combines energy efficiency, reliability and ergonomics to achieve excellent operator pick rates and low cost of operation.
One of the most notable design elements is the ‘man to goods’ proximity and the
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Logireal WarehouseMatch
05-09-2011
Accessibility to database expanded
Logireal implements window to WarehouseMatch search engines for logistics properties and services
Waddinxveen, August 30, 2011 - Logireal.com is the first website to implement a window to the sophisticated search engine for logistics propertise and services of Warehousematch.com
The window is based on i-fram technology, whcih enables the functionality of two websites to be combined into one webpage. The homepage of Logireal.com shows a link to a Property Directory.
The link produces a new page on the Logireal website with in the middle the ifram window that contains direct access to the WarehouseMatch.com functionalities. See: htttp://www.logireal.com/property-directory.html
"Visitors to
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Torque - Retains Pringle of Scotland contract
05-09-2011
Torque - Retains Pringle of Scotland contract
Pringle of Scotland, Iconic Scottish knitwear fashion brand, has retained Torgue to handle all of th company's supply chain and freight services.
Logistics specialist, Torque handles 80,000 units per annum for Pringle and provides an 'end to end' full service that includes importing goods, processing, storage, pick "n"pack, despatching as well as wholesale. Torque fulfils all of Pringle of Scotlands retail stores throughout the UK and
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The new Clark App for Iphones and Ipads
12-08-2011
Clark App for Iphones and Ipads
August 2011
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MINSTER LOGISTICS CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP
02-08-2011
Minster Computer Systems, has recently been acquired by Phoebus Van Deventer.
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Hong Kong Leading Global Logistics Hub
01-08-2011
Hong Kong is one of the world’s leading logistics hubs. Its strategic location makes it both the Heart of Asia – half the world’s population are within a five hour flight, and China’s Gateway – providing access into and out of the world’s second largest economy and fasting growing consumer market.
Business Confidence is High
Complementing its leadership role as a global logistics hub, Hong Kong is also one of Asia’s leading international business centres – with 3,580 regional office and regional headquarters. Hong Kong is the 11th largest trading entity in the world and business confidence levels are
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SSI Schaefer Launches New Look Interactive Website
27-07-2011
SSI Schaefer has launched a new, interactive website creating an engaging platform for new and existing customers to view its full range of capabilities in one area.
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Hong Kong Business Opportunities
13-07-2011
Hong Kong Business Opportunities to Shine in UK Spotlight “Think Asia, Think Hong Kong" Promotion Set for London in September
13 July 2011
Hong Kong’s advantages for United Kingdom companies eager to explore the dynamic markets of the Chinese mainland and Asia
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Barloworld Supply Chain
12-07-2011
Barloworld Supply Chain Software helps optimise Renault's environmental plans
Dear Editor,
Please find attached a press release from Barloworld Supply Chain Software (SCS), titled Barloworld Supply Chain Software helps optimise Renault's environmental plans.
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AEB International Ltd
07-07-2011
AEB (International) Ltd sponsors Key Logistics Events
 7th July, 2011
The venue: Wroxhall Abbey
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Indian Logistics Market
01-07-2011
Indian Logistics Market
2012
 The Indian logistics market is poised to gather greater momentum with the emergence
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Yale forklift and pallet trucks
01-07-2011
One of the world’s first manufacturers of forklift and pallet trucks:
Today, as one of Europe’s fastest-growing forklift truck brands, Yale Europe Materials Handling produces a full range of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment in capacities from 1,000kg to 16,000 kg. Yale’s materials handling solutions provide customers with unrivalled productivity and the lowest lifetime
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Time is money
30-06-2011
"Time is money!" Olivo containers help major distribution company
 30th June, 2011
Palmer and Harvey is the specialist nationwide distribution service for the independent and multiple convenience, forecourt and CTN (convenience, tobacco, news)
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Britains biggest private companies
26-06-2011
Five out of ten of Britain’s biggest private companies choose Olivo
26th June, 2011
In the Sunday Times/Deloitte list of 100 British private companies with the biggest sales published on 26 June, 5 of the top 10 are users of
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UK forwarders association
13-06-2011
UK forwarders association plays its part in landmark changes to the European CASS programme
13th June, 2011
As forwarders and airlines reached a landmark agreement on changes to the IATA-owned Cargo Accounts Settlement System (CASS) in Europe, the British International Freight Association
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Vospers head back
31-05-2011
News and Events
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LogiMat Storage Lift
26-05-2011
LogiMat® Storage Lift Presented at CeMAT by SSI Schaefer
 26th May, 2011
SSI Schaefer presented the LogiMat® storage lift for the first time at this year's CeMAT exhibition in Hannover, Germany, having taken
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Sophisticated Order Picking
26-05-2011
Sophisticated Order Picking for Coop Danmark A/S
 26th May, 2011
SSI Schaefer has completed the installation of a new high-bay warehouse including a tailored Warehouse Management System (WMS) for Denmark's leading consumer goods
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TPC Global Ltd
11-05-2011
TPC Global Ltd appoints new Group Managing Director
 11th May, 2011
TPC Global Ltd has announced the appointment of Alistair Arthur as Group Managing
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SSI Schaefer
03-05-2011
SSI Schaefer is STIHL preferred supplier for Power Tools Specialist
 3rd May, 2011
SSI Schaefer has just completed the design and installation of a three-tier modular shelving system area for STIHL in Camberley,
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SSI Schaefer Robo Pick
23-03-2011
SSI Schaefer Robo Pick is voted Best Product 2011
 23rd March, 2011
The SSI Schaefer Robo Pick (SRP) has been named Best Product 2011 at this year's LogiMAT trade fair in Stuttgart.
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JBT Corporation
20-01-2010
JBT Corporation Installs AGVs in State of the Art Distribution Center
 For Release: Immediate
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