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Fleet Publications acquires Handling Network magazine

Fleet Publications acquires Handling Network magazine

Jul 20, 2015 Handling News Comments Off on Fleet Publications acquires Handling Network magazine

Handling Network, the leading Irish Materials Handling & Distribution publication has been acquired by Fleet Publications. Founded in 1999 by Anselm Aherne and John Mannion, the...
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HANDLING LIFE – May-June 2015

HANDLING LIFE – May-June 2015

May 07, 2015 Articles Comments Off on HANDLING LIFE – May-June 2015

Oscar Wilde, mentioned below and elsewhere in the issue, may have been a joy to listen to because of his elegant conversation and speeches. Others unfortunately haven’t been endowed with the same...
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Duo Forktruck Job

Duo Forktruck Job

May 07, 2015 Videos Comments Off on Duo Forktruck Job

If you don’t have a ramp handy, here’s a clever – and deadly dangerous – way to load a container. Just remember to throw safety regulations out the window first.  
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Cruise ship gets extended

Cruise ship gets extended

May 07, 2015 Videos Comments Off on Cruise ship gets extended

This amazing MK timelapse footage from Hamburg, Germany, shows a cruise ship being split in two, and a whole new 30m section inserted into the hull.  
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Running for Government…should it be a novel experience?

Running for Government…should it be a novel experience?

May 07, 2015 The Graham Archer Column Comments Off on Running for Government…should it be a novel experience?

“It could be argued that the Government we have today, with a few notable exceptions,” says Graham Archer, “is composed of novice drivers you wouldn’t let loose around your house.”...
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Logistics lifeline for the Islands

Logistics lifeline for the Islands

May 07, 2015 Case Studies Comments Off on Logistics lifeline for the Islands

When faced with having to replace their forklift fleet, the management of Condor Logistics, a Channel Islands-based freight forwarding company, found the answer in 3-wheel and 4-wheel Yale electric...
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ENTRIES IN FOR CILT AWARDS 



ENTRIES IN FOR CILT AWARDS 



May 07, 2015 UK News Comments Off on ENTRIES IN FOR CILT AWARDS 



Corby, Northants… The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) will hold its prestigious Annual Awards ceremony in London on Thursday 22nd October. The institute is now calling for...
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SEVERN BRIDGE TOLL RATES CUT

SEVERN BRIDGE TOLL RATES CUT

May 07, 2015 UK News Comments Off on SEVERN BRIDGE TOLL RATES CUT

Bristol… The British Chancellor announced in the UK budget on 18th March that the crossing tolls over the Severn River estuary between England and Wales is to continue after 2018 when the bridge...
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WHERE ARE ALL THE DRIVERS?

WHERE ARE ALL THE DRIVERS?

May 07, 2015 UK News Comments Off on WHERE ARE ALL THE DRIVERS?

London… Britain’s transport executives have warned that the country’s economy risks grinding to a halt simply for the want of truck drivers. The problem was outlined by Volvo Trucks MD, Arne...
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ISO STANDARD 45001 ON THE WAY

ISO STANDARD 45001 ON THE WAY

May 07, 2015 Safety News Comments Off on ISO STANDARD 45001 ON THE WAY

Geneva, Switzerland… Voting has begun on the draft ISO 45001 standard, which is being designed to set the requirements for a new occupational health and safety management system. The ISO member...
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Logistics

Palletways Bristol spices things up with new Bart Ingredients contract

Palletways Bristol spices things up with new Bart Ingredients...

Palletways Bristol has been awarded a spicy new contract Bart Ingredients which sees the haulier take responsibility for all the manufacturer’s palletised freight distribution in the UK. Palletways...
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Managing costs is key to offering free returns for online retailers

Managing costs is key to offering free returns...

PALFINGER: Into the Future with Solutions & Product Innovations

PALFINGER: Into the Future with Solutions &...

 DB Schenker receives exclusive Adidas signature sneaker for anniversary 

 DB Schenker receives exclusive Adidas signature...

DHL & Formula E to crown first “Together Green Global Hero” at 100th race in Seoul, South Korea

DHL & Formula E to crown first “Together...

Handling

 New NiKRASA version 3.0 for handling of non-craneable trailers 

 New NiKRASA version 3.0 for handling of non-craneable trailers 

TX Logistik AG (Mercitalia Group) has now presented the third generation of its NiKRASA technology. The solution, which also allows non-craneable semi-trailers to be easily loaded onto rail, has been improved once again and successfully tested in advance in rail and terminal operations. The newly...
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Hiab receives €7.5 million order for super heavy HIAB RAIL loader cranes

Hiab receives €7.5 million order for super...