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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.
Says Event Director, Rob Fisher, “We’re delighted that leading automated solution providers Dematic, Knapp, SDI Group, SSI Schaefer, E & K Automation, Kasto, Industore and PSB have confirmed they will exhibit and we are in advanced negotiations with several other key automation firms.”
When IMHX was launched back in 2001 as a joint venture between the organisers (then, Turret RAI) and the British Industrial Truck Association, there was naturally some suspicion among automated system suppliers that the show would be first and foremost a fork-lift exhibition. In fact, it was a storming success – the UK’s largest B2B show ever at that time – and the automated handling companies soon wanted part of the action. Many of the automated system suppliers at the 2010 show are exhibiting for the third successive time. Comments David James, Managing Director of Knapp UK Ltd, “Taking place only once every three years, IMHX has to be a key consideration in our marketing plans. It is undoubtedly the biggest UK materials handling show, in terms of footfall and exposure.” Adds Phil Makowski, Marketing Manager for Dematic, “Exhibitions are a vital part of our marketing programme, providing Dematic with an opportunity to demonstrate new solutions and technologies that have proved very successful in delivering logistics results for our customers in terms of productivity, accuracy and increased business flexibility. Events such as IMHX are the ideal opportunity for us to showcase them to a wider audience.” Bob Jane, Business Development Manager (Systems Group) for SSI Schaefer agrees that participation at IMHX is invaluable: “The show allows us to achieve a number of sales and marketing objectives at once – direct sales, database-building, corporate hospitality, market research, brand awareness and product demonstration.”
Other recent exhibitors to sign up for IMHX 2010 include Crown, Still Material Handling, Norco TBM, Ban-Air, ICEM, Ravas, Eblo Seating, Rehig Pacific and Big Ass Fans. Despite the gloomy economic climate, the show is enjoying an enviable sales position, with over 70% of floor space sold, over a year before the doors open.
Further good news for organisers Quartz came recently when the exhibition was revealed as one of the UK’s top 10 largest trade shows (Association of Event Organisers, 2007). Quartz was also buoyed by the results of a survey of over 750 visitors to IMHX 2007. When asked ‘How likely are you to make a purchasing decision from attending the event?’, a pleasing 22% replied ‘extremely likely’ and a further 28% said ‘likely’. In response to the question ‘How likely are you to attend IMHX 2010?’, over 40% said they would ‘definitely attend’ and a further 30% said they were ‘likely to attend’.
Over 90 exhibitors from the show’s early-booking Premier Exhibitor Club –who enjoy key benefits including access to the VIP parking scheme, designated inner zone parking, access to the VIP lounge and preferential marketing opportunities – attended an exhibitor briefing at the NEC in October last year, followed by a complimentary lunch. After hearing about the show’s success in 2007, the marketing and publicity plans for the 2010 event were outlined. Exhibitors learned that, as well as a traditional advertising campaign, visitors will be attracted to the show via direct mail, e-casts, telemarketing and SMS messaging.
Taking place from 2-5 March 2010 at the NEC in Birmingham, IMHX will showcase thousands of products and services across its 45,000m2 footprint, under the slogan ‘Inspiring Materials Handling eXcellence’. The event will feature not only materials handling equipment but also health & safety systems, software solutions, racking & shelving, storage systems, pallets & palletising, property, recruitment & training, third party logistics, transport & distribution, flooring, packaging, handling system design, financial services and warehousing.
For further information on exhibiting at IMHX 2010, contact Rob Fisher on 01895 454600
www.imhx.biz
VOLVO TRUCKS LAUNCHES NEW GAME FOR SMARTPHONES AND TABLETS
You’re driving a brand new Volvo FH16 with 750 hp.... Suddenly an obstacle appears in the middle the road. Time is scarce. What do you do? In FH16 750, Volvo Trucks’ new game for smartphones and tablets, fast reactions are everything.
“The game will be released to coincide with the 25th anniversary of our flagship truck. As part of the celebrations, we’re offering some exciting entertainment for all truck enthusiasts,” says Niclas Hermansson, Digital Marketing Strategist at Volvo Trucks.
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06/11/2011
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The world's largest electric-powered truck undergoing tests with Carrefour
Electric energy is not only for small vehicles. Today, Renault presented the keys of an all-electric 16 t. Renault Midlum to the logistics company STEF-TFE. It is, quite simply, the largest electric-powered truck ever to be put on the road for delivering food products in towns.
Date:
16/10/2011
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VOLKSWAGEN SUBMITS MERGER CONTROL APPLICATION TO EU COMMISSION
The Volkswagen Group yesterday submitted the formal merger control application as part of the mandatory offer for shares in MAN SE to the EU Commission in Brussels. This was announced by Europe’s largest automaker in Wolfsburg on Tuesday.
Date:
05/09/2011
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Burdens lays foundations for the future with Mercedes-Benz
Civil engineering and building materials specialist Burdens is anticipating savings of up to £25,000 per vehicle in purchase and maintenance costs over the next 10 years, after investing in its first Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
The leading supplier to the infrastructure, environmental and industrial markets has purchased a dozen 26-tonne crane trucks from South-West dealer City West Commercials
Date:
05/09/2011
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WABCO Wins Two Excellence Awards from TATA Motors, India’s Largest Manufacturer of Commercial Vehicles
BRUSSELS, Belgium, August 24, 2011 – WABCO Holdings Inc. (NYSE: WBC), a global technology leader and tier-one supplier to the commercial vehicle industry, today announced that WABCO India has been honored with two excellence awards from TATA Motors, India’s largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles.
Date:
02/09/2011
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Knights of Old enlists Fuso Canters for environmental crusade
Knights of Old has recruited two new champions in the shape of a pair of 7.5-tonne Fuso Canters to tackle the cut and thrust of multi-drop deliveries in urban areas.
Date:
02/06/2011
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Dachser cooperates with Brummer in Austria
From 1 May, the internationally operating logistics provider, Dachser, will enter exclusive partnership in its Food Logistics business segment with Brummer Logistik GmbH to provide temperature-controlled transport services to and from Austria. Dachser transports ambient foodstuffs via its own organization.
Date:
15/02/2011
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Krone UK back at Multimodal 2011
Europe’s largest inter-modal swap body manufacturer, Krone, is exhibiting at Multimodal again – showing its full range of leading transport products including curtainsiders, insulated and semi-trailers, chassis and skeletals and swap bodies.
Date:
08/02/2011
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DB Schenker Spain-Tir: the brand for the Spanish market
The DB Schenker Logistics organization in Spain has a new brand. As from now, “DB Schenker Spain-Tir” will be the sole brand for all of the services and products, provided by the companies Spain-
Date:
28/10/2010
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Iveco assembles wide-ranging green fleet for Low Carbon Vehicle Show
Iveco will be exhibiting a five-strong line-up of alternative fuel and traction system vehicles at the third Low Carbon Vehicle Show, being held at the Millbrook Proving Ground on 15 and 16 September 2010. Product Director Martin Flach will also be presenting the company’s two-tier strategy for low carbon vehicles during the fleet seminar on the first day of the Show.
Date:
08/09/2010
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Putting on a show
Stardes Ltd, who provide logistics services to the music, concert and entertainment industry, have added two new Schmitz Cargobull FP25 dry freight box trailers to their fleet.
Date:
08/07/2010
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MAN Nutzfahrzeuge receives major orderfor 350 trucks
Belgian-based H. Essers Group has placed a large order for no fewer than 350 vehicles with MAN, thus confirming its confidence in the German engineering company with whom the group has collaborated for more than 15 years. The 350 vehicles will be delivered during the course of 2010 and 2011, and will be deployed throughout Europe.
Date:
08/07/2010
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Linde helps to keep a train moving for JM Murdoch
JM Murdoch is used to carrying a wide range of products on its specialist fleet of road vehicles, but sometimes it needs extra equipment to handle the loading and unloading of a particularly unusual cargo.
Date:
29/06/2010
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Coca-Cola Enterprises trials first compressed biomethane powered Stralis
Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd (CCE) has begun trials with an Iveco Stralis Active Day 21 tonne distribution vehicle running on compressed biomethane (CBM). It marks the first CBM-powered commercial vehicle to be operated anywhere in the world by CCE, and the first such Stralis to be delivered in the UK.
Date:
17/06/2010
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TRUCKS OF THE FUTURE; CLOSER TO REALITY THAN YOU THINK
Progress is getting ever faster. In just ten years’ time trucks are going to be a lot different to those of today. At least that is according to Rikard Orell, Design Director at Volvo Truck Corporation and one of the brains behind Concept Truck 2020, the Volvo Truck Corporation's bold vision for the future.
Date:
10/06/2010
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Iveco Eurocargo sets the standard for City Link’s 7.5 tonners
Express delivery company City Link has selected the Iveco Eurocargo as its vehicle of choice for 7.5 tonne operations, after evaluating a range of different products on the market.
City Link’s 200-strong 7.5 tonne fleet of box body and curtainside vehicles are used primarily for urban distribution and are operated by a network of owner-drivers and contractors throughout the UK, with every vehicle liveried in its distinctive green and yellow corporate livery.
Date:
10/06/2010
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Actavis selects Hellmann Healthcare Logistics as its service provide
Hellmann Healthcare Logistics (HHL) – the vertical subsidiary of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics – has been awarded the contract to manage the regional hub and distribution of Actavis products at HHL’s dedicated Middle East Healthcare Distribution Centre in Dubai. It was HHL’s “compliance first” approach which impressed the Actavis Group and in turn the world players in first-class generic pharmaceuticals will utilise a myriad of specialist services HHL has to offer.
Date:
10/06/2010
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GEFCO named European Logistics Company 2010
Leading transport and logistics provider GEFCO has been named European Logistics Company 2010 by the Institute of Transport Management (ITM). The company was also awarded the highly coveted Automotive Logistics Supplier 2010 award by the transport industry body.
Date:
27/05/2010
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GMA CELEBRATE SILVER JUBILEE WITH NEW VOLVO TRUCKS
Ipswich-based GMA Warehousing and Transport have established a new venture in Felixstowe and have put a dozen new Volvo FH-460s on the road to mark the launch.
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Date:
21/05/2010
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GEFCO launches rail service between Vesoul (France) and Kaluga (Russia)
GEFCO, in partnership with Captrain Deutschland and Transcontainer, is launching a rail transport service for semi-knocked down automotive components between Vesoul in France and Kaluga in Russia. This multimodal logistics project is one of Europe’s most ambitious in terms of volume.
Date:
12/04/2010
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Kumho to supply tyres for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Kumho has announced the expansion of its already fruitful partnership with Daimler AG by supplying tyres for original equipment (OE) fit to the Sprinter range of Mercedes-Benz vans. The contract relates to vehicles sold in Europe, North America and Asia, and comes into force this month
Date:
17/03/2010
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Allport Limited Receives First Units of Zenloc Container Security Alarm
Zenloc Security Systems Limited (www.zenloc.com) is proud to announce that Allport Limited, the UK’s leading independent freight forwarder, is the first company in the world to specify and fit the much-heralded Zenloc Container Alarm. The inventor of this award-winning freight alarm, Barry Schofield, personally delivered the first units to the Allport offices at The Haven in Ipswich.
Date:
10/03/2010
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Philippe Gilbert appointed Executive Vice President of Geodis Wilson
Philippe Gilbert has been appointed Executive Vice President of Geodis Wilson. Peter Nevhagen who spearheaded the division together with Philippe Gilbert during the transition period will remain a member of the Board as appointed Chief Operating Officer of Geodis Wilson. Geodis’ freight management division is hence from now on under one single leadership.
Date:
24/02/2010
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Schmitz Cargobull has supplied 10 new refrigerated trailers to Ireland-based Hannon Transport.
The trailers are the latest additions to Hannon’s 90+ trailer fleet and will go in to service as part of the company’s flower and plant groupage and full-load distribution division which operates out of Holland.
Date:
23/02/2010
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Geodis Calberson wins substantial new contract with global manufacturer
UK Company awarded three year contract by Donaldson Filtration (GB) part of the Donaldson Filtration Group
Geodis Calberson, part of the major international logistics group Geodis, has won a substantial new contract with a major global manufacturer of filtration systems.
Date:
14/01/2010
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Agility on the move for Starco
STARCO Group, Europe's leading supplier of tyres, tubes, wheel rims, complete wheels and stub axles, has commissioned Agility, global leader in the provision of complete logistics solutions, to carry out its procurement logistics. One key factor in the decision was Agility's tracking solution that makes it possible for STARCO to further enhance its supply chain and shorten its workflows.
Date:
12/01/2010
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CTL Logistics performance in 3Q09 - We are at our best
CTL’s market share has reached almost 10% after three quarters of 2009. The largest polish independent freight operator’s performance in terms of carried tonnage shows a 15% rise year-on-year.
Date:
09/12/2009
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Katrineholms Logistikcentrum to close major deal with Van Dieren
Dutch logistics company Van Dieren Maritime BV has now decided to establish a presence in Katrineholm. The company will build a hub for its mid/north Swedish operations at Katrineholms Logistikcentrum (Katrineholm Logistics Centre).
Date:
04/12/2009
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New trailers support growth
Microrent plc, one of Europe’s leading suppliers of IT and Audio Visual (AV) equipment to the events industry, has added Schmitz Cargobull Mega Dry Freight trailers to its fleet of vehicles.
Microrent supply a comprehensive range of high value IT and AV equipment – from Plasma screen televisions to sound systems. Their clients are companies who need such equipment to enhance a corporate event – be it a training session in one room, an exhibition stand at a major trade show or, perhaps, an AGM.
Date:
02/12/2009
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Volvo group has entered into an agreement with China National Duty Truck Group Co, Ltd to sell it's equity interest in Jinan Huawo truck corporation
The Volvo Group, Sinotruk (BVI) Limited and China National Heavy Duty Truck Group Corporation (CNHTC) have signed an agreement whereby Sinotruk (BVI) Limited, a wholly- owned subsidiary of China National Heavy Duty Truck Group Corporation, and CNHTC agrees to purchase all of Volvo Group’s equity interest in Jinan Huawo Truck Corporation (Joint Venture), in which Volvo Group currently holds a 50 per cent equity interest. The agreement is subject to approval by the P.R.C. authorities.
Date:
19/11/2009
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Stobart Group pioneers the first fully refrigerated train service from Spain
At 00.00am today history was made when the new Stobart Rail train service exited Eurotunnel and arrived in Britain on schedule after a 1,100 mile journey from Valencia. The new weekly service, in conjunction with rail operator DB Schenker, provides for the first time a low carbon alternative for retailers and consumers, for the import of fresh Spanish produce.
Date:
30/10/2009
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Lange recruited to head Octavian's continuous improvement strategy
Hoddesdon based Premium Product Logistics Provider Cert Octavian has appointed ex-Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd lean logistics professional John Lange as Head of Continuous Improvement.
Date:
26/10/2009
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Impact of economic crisis on the road freight transport industry keeps worsenin
IRU warns UN governments of the severe impact of the economic crisis on the road transport industry, whose situation is a major factor in the fast or slow recovery of the economy as whole, and tables concrete proposals to offset this worrying trend.
Date:
11/09/2009
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Royal Mail rewarded for truck safety innitiative
Every year, in collaboration with Volvo Trucks, EuroTra (European Transport Training Association) selects the company that has made the greatest efforts to increase traffic safety and to improve the driver’s working environment. It was announced today that the winner of the EuroTra Safety and Innovation Award 2009 is Royal Mail Network - the British national postal service.
Date:
19/08/2009
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Old versus new at Hendersons: 15 years of Gray & Adams double deck innovation
The Henderson Group, based in Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim, was one of the pioneers of the double deck trailer in the food distribution industry. The company was one of the first to venture into the operation of double deck trailers and had their first double deck manufactured by Gray & Adams Ltd. in 1994. At this time, Gray & Adams was only manufacturing this type of trailer in very small volumes and was still developing the product technically. Over the years, Gray & Adams has refined the double deck manufacturing process, making a number of significant changes and additions which have resulted in double decks now accounting for around 35% of Gray & Adams entire trailer production.
Date:
31/07/2009
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Don't tyre of best practice please the Industrial Tyre Association
Len Sambrook Chairman of ITAA leading tyre body calls for more action to reduce the risks of making false economies when it comes to the selection and fitting of industrial tyres.
Leading figures in the tyre industry have voiced their concerns over the hazards of failing to adhere to strict standards when purchasing and fitting industrial tyres. At the Industrial Tyre Association (ITA), evidence of cutting corners during the economic downturn to save costs on tyres have left many alarmed.
Date:
20/07/2009
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Volvo's leading safety invention celebrates it's 50th anniversary
Volvo Trucks has long been the industry leader in the field of passive safety, that is to say technology that helps protect those involved in a collision. This year marks 50 years since Volvo first introduced the three-point safety belt – an invention that has saved more lives in traffic than any other technical feature.
Date:
16/07/2009
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Yearsley adds to its trailer fleet with outright purchase of 115 Schmitz Cargobull units
The Yearsley Group has added to its trailer fleet with the acquisition of 115 refrigerated trailers from Schmitz Cargobull.
The trailers, which have been built at Schmitz Cargobull’s recently revamped UK factory at Harelaw, County Durham, were purchased outright by Yearsley and will be used on routes predominantly in the UK – although some mainland European work will be undertaken.
Date:
14/07/2009
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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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