Leading 3PL boss raises logistics IT cost concerns.
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Leading 3PL boss raises logistics IT cost concerns.

The managing director of a leading third party logistics services company has called for the introduction of an industry-wide ombudsman facility to monitor the working practices and pricing structures of those companies that supply IT…

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450°C COILS GET LIFTED BY 30 TONNE TRUCK WITH CHAINLESS MAST .
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450°C COILS GET LIFTED BY 30 TONNE TRUCK WITH CHAINLESS MAST .

Hyster Company has adapted a 30 tonne lift capacity Hyster® forklift to simplify transportation of hot metal coils, while reducing truck wear and tear. Uniquely, the lift truck mast has no chain. “The customer operates…

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Preparing for the Christmas rush – lessons we’ve learned over the years.
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Preparing for the Christmas rush – lessons we’ve learned over the years.

Kate Lester The festive season brings with it increased anticipation, for consumers and businesses alike. Whether this is an opportunity for increased sales or the excitement of receiving that perfect present, everyone is looking forward…

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Explosion protected trucks have now changed – what’s new?
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Explosion protected trucks have now changed – what’s new?

Pyroban has released an infographic to help forklift OEMs, dealers and end users easily understand the effects of the new EN1755:2015 standard on explosion protected lift truck conversions. “From November 2017, the way explosion protected…

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Talent in Logistics Conference to Tackle Key Industry Issues.
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Talent in Logistics Conference to Tackle Key Industry Issues.

The agenda for the Talent in Logistics Conference 2018 has been revealed, featuring sessions that tackle the challenges around recruitment, safety, training and funding within the transport and logistics industries. At the conference, which takes…

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Trust Forwarding selects BluJay Solutions for integrated transportation management.
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Trust Forwarding selects BluJay Solutions for integrated transportation management.

Leading European freight forwarder chooses BluJay for simultaneous cloud-based transport management deployment across Norway, Sweden and Denmark. BluJay Solutions, a leading provider of supply chain software and services powered by the world’s first Global Trade…

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New executive search service cuts the cost of filling top logistics vacancies.
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New executive search service cuts the cost of filling top logistics vacancies.

Vidu, the online recruitment portal for the logistics industry, has launched Vidu VIP – a bespoke executive search service that allows companies operating in the logistics space to find the right candidates to fill senior…

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Caster Concepts’ Popular Motor-Powered Caster Now Comes Fully Equipped and Ready to Use.
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Caster Concepts’ Popular Motor-Powered Caster Now Comes Fully Equipped and Ready to Use.

When Caster Concepts Inc. unveiled the Drive Caster™, the industry’s first motorized industrial steel drive caster two years ago, it marked a significant advancement in the design and development of heavy equipment casters. Not only…

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Plain sailing to successful logistics consultancy.
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Plain sailing to successful logistics consultancy.

Go Supply Chain Director, Gavin Parnell, offers advice on how the right consultancy, can help a growing business tackle its warehouse challenges, and make a smooth transition as it steps up to the next level.…

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With e-commerce booming, optimising the delivery process is not just for Christmas.
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With e-commerce booming, optimising the delivery process is not just for Christmas.

Prasad Satyavolu, Chief Digital Officer, Manufacturing, Logistics, Energy & Utilities, Cognizant The festive season puts an enormous amount of additional pressure on supply chains and logistics. So much so that the likes of Argos have…

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