Caught on camera - reduce risk for fleet with Truscene™
How would you like to reduce your fleet accidents by up to 70% while at the same time improving driver behaviour and saving insurance costs resulting from road traffic crashes? Look no further than Truscene™, a revolutionary digital camera system which can be easily installed into commercial vehicles as a risk management tool.
Date:
02/07/2009
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Geodis Wilson Spain appoints new managing director
Geodis Wilson Spain has announced the appointment of Alain Reich as the new Managing Director. Based in Madrid, Alain Reich will be responsible for the freight forwarding activities, as well as for developing and expanding the business in the future.
Date:
01/07/2009
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Palletforce is first to use new trailer design
Innovative commercial vehicle designers Wilson Trailers have developed the UK’s first step frame double deck giving unrestricted loading access by eliminating all curtain restrictions, signalling the future of vehicle design for the palletised distribution industry.
Curtainclear®’ allows curtains to fully clear the sides of the trailer all the way to the rear, giving operators and drivers full side access to both top and bottom decks to reduce health and safety issues, achieve full pay load and improve speed of access.
Date:
23/06/2009
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Aramex opens wholesale express network across Germany
Aramex (DFM: ARMX), the global logistics solutions provider, today announced the opening of its new offices across Germany, further expanding the company’s presence in the country and providing enhanced wholesale express services to its customers.
Date:
18/06/2009
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New head of Business Development for Norbert Dentressangle
Norbert Dentressangle has appointed Neil Adcock to head up the continued development of its UK logistics business.
With 15 years’ experience in a variety of analytical and business development roles at both Wincanton and, more recently, CEVA Logistics, Neil brings a wealth of experience to his new role.
Date:
05/06/2009
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British Airways World Cargo announces Africa, Middle East, Asia and Pacific reorganisation
British Airways World Cargo has today announced a reorganisation of its commercial team across Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Pacific regions. New appointments in the region are listed below and all report direct to Tony Nothman, senior vice president sales and customer service Middle East, Africa, Asia and Pacific, unless otherwise stated.
Date:
04/06/2009
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The driver in focus for Volvo Truck's new traffic and product safety director
The interaction between the driver and truck lies at the very heart of Volvo Trucks’ world-leading safety work. “With increasing numbers of advanced support systems in the trucks, it is more important than ever to focus on the person behind the wheel,” says Volvo Trucks’ new Traffic and Product Safety Director Carl Johan Almqvist.
Date:
04/06/2009
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Dachser establishes its own company in Brazil
Kempten/Indaiatuba. June 2, 2009. The joint venture partners Dachser and Logimasters are reorganising the business segments in Brazil and terminated their mutual joint venture with effect from March 31, 2009.
Date:
03/06/2009
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Graveleau becomes Dachser
Kempten/La Verrie. 13 May 2009. Ten years after their merger, the internationally operating logistics provider, Dachser, and its French subsidiary, Graveleau, have grown together to become a single organic entity. This is now being reflected in the name: Graveleau is to be rebranded as Dachser.
Date:
14/05/2009
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Finnlines to launch new Baltic services
Finnlines, the leading ro-ro operator in the Baltic, will start-up on June 1st a set of new, fast, reliable and comfortable Motorways of the Sea for freight and passengers between Finland and Poland (Helsinki/Gdynia/Helsinki) and between Poland and Germany (Gdynia/Travemünde/Gdynia).
Date:
13/05/2009
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Pall-Ex delivers FURTHER EUROPEAN opportunities
Multi-award-winning Pall-Ex has announced further expansion into mainland Europe with plans to create three new palletised freight networks. The UK leader in the field of palletised freight distribution, Pall-Ex has unveiled plans to take its proven commercial and operational model to the Iberian Peninsula, Poland and the Benelux countries of Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg and is now inviting well established and forward thinking logistics companies which may be interested in becoming either a principal national partner or a network member, to contact them.
Date:
21/04/2009
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Palletline drives innovation with digital signature capture
An investment programme totalling in excess of £1M has seen palletised distribution specialists Palletline Plc successfully implement digital signature capture across the system in less than 12 months, with the stated objective of being the first network to be paperless at point of delivery by the end of May 2009.
Date:
14/04/2009
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Trailer market has collapsed: Schmitz Cargobull prepares all
locations for a longer depression period
The massive reduction in orders and a prolonged weakness in the transportation branch throughout Europe have now made it necessary for Schmitz Cargobull AG, Europe's market leader for semi trailers, to present a comprehensive package for measures for restructuring. After the enormous leaps in growth of the previous years, there is a current considerable over-capacity for the entire trailer branch.
Date:
08/04/2009
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Palletforce grows with increased sales team
PALLETFORCE, one of the UK’s leading palletised distribution networks, is appointing three new staff members to strengthen its sales team.
Now operational in its £30million state-of-the-art palletised distribution hub, at Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, it is an exciting time for Palletforce as it increases its sales team to pursue strategic and national accounts.
Date:
01/04/2009
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Sale of majority stake in MAN Ferrostaal to IPIC effective
The International Petroleum Investment Company (IPIC) is the new majority owner of MAN Ferrostaal. The corresponding purchase agreement between MAN AG and IPIC has taken effect following approval by the international antitrust authorities of the deal.
Date:
25/03/2009
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Fighting Freight Crime
Freight crime is a huge problem in the UK, costing the economy up to £1 billion per year. Unfortunately, as the average loss of each incident totals over £25,000,1 the reward for such haulage far outweighs the risk of detection and prosecution for many criminals.2
Date:
19/03/2009
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Dachser and Azkar stabilise partnership
he international logistics provider, Dachser, recently acquired a 10% share in the Spanish logistics provider Azkar. With this, the two companies are stabilising the excellent partnership entered into two years ago.
Date:
19/03/2009
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RS Components renews DB Schenker contract for a further 12 months
RS Components has reinforced its working relationship with DB Schenker, provider of European land distribution services across eight countries, by renewing its contract with them for a further 12 months. RS Components is one of the world's leading distributors of electronic, electrical, electromechanical and industrial products, offering a breadth of over 350,000 different product lines.
Date:
17/03/2009
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More power from less fuel.
Newengine range from Volvo Trucks
Volvo Trucks is introducing a new range of engines and transmissions that give up to three per cent lower fuel consumption, 40 per cent lower carbon dioxide emissions and higher power outputs.
“Reduced fuel consumption is high on the list of our customers’ priorities,” says Staffan Jufors, President and CEO of Volvo Trucks. “With our new engines and transmissions, we are reinforcing our already leading position in the field of fuel efficiency.”
Date:
09/03/2009
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Schenker, Inc. and BAX Global complete integration
DB Schenker is the new brand name for the integrated company in the USA
(Essen/Freeport NY, March 6, 2009) After two years of careful planning, Schenker, Inc. And BAX Global operations within the USA are fully integrated and doing business under the brand name, DB Schenker. BAX Global was purchased by Deutsche Bahn AG in January of 2006.
Date:
06/03/2009
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Cilt: Freight transport and climate change - truck operators must do better - cut emissions and save money
Truck operators have failed to cut their carbon footprint with the degree of urgency required considering the facts established by climate change science.
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (UK) says that much more must be done to reduce tailpipe pollution, cut lorry mileage, shift freight to less polluting modes of transport, and increase operational efficiency. Such measures will not only contribute to an overall fall in CO2 emissions but reduce vehicle and distribution operating costs to the benefit of industry and end consumers.
Date:
02/03/2009
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Image award for Schmitz Cargobull
Horstmar/Munich, February 2009 – For the third year in succession Schmitz Cargobull has won the German trade magazine VerkehrsRundschau’s Image Award in the Trailer category. Schmitz Cargobull has won the Trailers/Bodies category of the Award in 2007, 2008 and, now, 2009.
Date:
26/02/2009
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Volvo Group - Condensed report on 2008 Operations
After a strong first half of 2008 with registrations of trucks on very high levels in Europe, the truck market has decelerated through the course of the second half of 2008.
Date:
10/02/2009
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Automation firms sign up for IMHX
A number of top automated system suppliers have booked stands at the next International Materials Handling Exhibition (IMHX) in 2010, underlining the show’s position as the UK’s leading comprehensive industry event.
Date:
06/02/2009
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Cargobull opens a new UK regional business centre
Leading trailer manufacturer Schmitz Cargobull has opened a new UK regional business centre (RBC). It is hoped that the facility, in Warrington, Cheshire, will become a focal point for Schmitz Cargobull’s customers throughout the north west of England.
Date:
04/02/2009
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Kelly’s eye on a new fleet
As part of a significant overhaul of its entire trailer fleet, Kelly International - the Kent-based haulier - has taken delivery of seven S.CS Mega curtainsider trailers from Schmitz Cargobull. The trailers will be used to transport large rolls of paper between the UK and mainland Europe on behalf of several leading paper manufacturers.
Date:
30/01/2009
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4th year running as Stertil awarded SAFEcontractor again
Market leader Stertil Stokvis is celebrating its achievement of SAFEcontractor status for the fourth year in a row. The loading bay equipment and industrial door supplier has now been granted full accreditation for the scheme, which assesses the health and safety competency of contractors, every year since 2005.
Date:
28/01/2009
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Eric Malitzke appointed new chairman of DHL Hub Leipzig Management Board
Eric Malitzke has been appointed Managing Director DHL Hubs & Gateways Germany and Chairman of the Management Board DHL Hub Leipzig GmbH.
In his new role, Malitzke is in charge of DHL Express hubs and gateways operations. He will be responsible for ensuring continuously efficient operations at Leipzig hub, as well as further expanding its cargo volume and quality level. Eric Malitzke,
Date:
16/01/2009
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New advertising campaign promotes .eu to transport industry
EURid has launched a new advertising campaign targeting the transport and logistics sector. The campaign highlights the growing number of companies within the industry that have discovered the value of using .eu Internet address.
Date:
10/01/2009
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PALL-EX announces new appointments to strengthen UK sales force
Leading palletised freight distribution network Pall-Ex has announced two major new appointments to its UK sales team.
Keith Allsop joins the company as National Sales Manager, bringing with him more than 20 years experience in the shipping and logistics industry. During that time Keith has held a number of high-profile positions, including Sales Manager for Palletways and Commercial Manager at Palletline.
Date:
08/01/2009
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Security - An increasing concern for the industry
Security is a major headache for most transport fleets, despite increased prevention measures commercial vehicle crime is escalating and the Road Haulage Association estimate it costs the industry in excess of £1 billion. Truck crime in the UK doubled in the 2nd quarter of this year compared to the same period last year and load security has become a major factor in new trailer sales.
Date:
15/12/2008
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MAN acquires Brazil-based VW Truck & Bus
MAN AG is to acquire VW Truck & Bus, which is based in Resende (Brazil), from Volkswagen AG. The company with an enterprise value of €1,175 million is set to be transferred on January 1, 2009. The executive bodies of MAN and VW have already granted their approval.
Date:
15/12/2008
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UPS named as an Official Sponsor of The PGA European Tour
Global transportation and logistics leader UPS today announced it has been named as the Official Logistics and Express Sponsor of The PGA European Tour, one of the world’s most prestigious professional golf tours.
The four-year global partnership with The European Tour will see UPS sponsor six events each year across Europe and Asia, including The European Tour’s flagship event, the BMW PGA Championship, held at Wentworth Club, Surrey, UK in May 2009. In addition, UPS will provide critical transportation and logistical support for The Tour, which oversees an International Schedule of 53 tournaments spanning more than two dozen countries on five continents.
Date:
26/11/2008
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Project Management Award for DHL Central Air Hub Leipzig team
A project team from DHL and Deutsche Post was recently honoured with the “Project Excellence Award” in Wiesbaden/Germany by German Project Management Association (GPM). The team received the leading project management award for the successful implementation of the project “Central Air Hub Leipzig”. The project comprised the establishment and smooth cooperation of work processes between different divisions at the new Hub in a very efficient and cost saving way.
Date:
13/11/2008
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Karl Nutzinger joins Schenker AG Board of Management
Karl Nutzinger has been appointed to the Board of Management of Schenker AG, Essen, with effect from November 1 of this year. Nutzinger will be responsible for the European Land Transport business unit and also for the Region Europe, succeeding Hans-Jörg Hager, who left the company on June 30, 2008.
Date:
03/11/2008
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PalletFORCE expands management team
PalletFORCE, one of the UK’s leading exponents of palletised distribution networks, has expanded its management team with two new appointments, in readiness for its move to a new state of the art hub at Burton on Trent, Staffordshire. Giles Conway joins as General Manager Finance and Dave Gough has been brought in as Health and Safety Manager. The former is a new role, the first of several more to be confirmed in the next few months.
Date:
28/10/2008
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Length does not matter for nusteel structures
Nusteel Structures, based in Hythe, Kent, has been in the business of designing, manufacturing and transporting steel bridge sections and gantries for 54 years.
Date:
16/10/2008
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CEVA Logistics to operate Regional Distribution Center in Poland
The 15,000 square meters Center in the Polish town of Słubice will supply North-Eastern Germany
FRANKFURT, Germany, October 14. - CEVA Logistics, one of the leading supply chain companies in the world, has been chosen to operate a Regional Distribution Center (RDC) for BMW in the Polish special economic zone town of Słubice, close to the border with Germany. CEVA will deliver tailor-made supply chain solutions for BMW.
Date:
16/10/2008
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