Mobility & Logistics news
Regulator strengthens oversight of rail industry
Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin has announced the appointment of three new non-executive directors to the Office of Rail Regulation to ensure the industry delivers value for money, improves services and …
The Customer-Centric Supply Chain
The old assumptions driving supply chain design and strategy were focused on achieving the lowest possible cost of goods and the most efficient distribution to stores. Today, a new model …
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW – TVH – Lifting access equipment parts supply to new heights
With its headquarters in Belgium and a UK office and warehouse in Coventry, TVH has made its name since 1969 as Europe’s leading independent expert in replacement parts for material …
Sky extends partnership with UTL for a further five years
UTL, the part of Unipart Group that focuses on the telecoms, media and consumer sectors, has renewed its contract with Sky for a further five years. Building on the strength …
TGW acquires Klug Integrated Systems
Automated warehouse solutions provider, TGW Logistics Group has acquired Klug Integrated Systems GmbH, strengthening the company’s IT and controls capabilities and serving to position TGW as a leading international systems …
Joloda whisky tastes better!
John Dewars whiskey, located in Poniel, Lesmahagow, uses the Joloda Moving Floor for unloading and loading of palletised whisky barrels. The system operates in the brand new drain and fill …
TruckLOG improves workplace safety
The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) report that there are over 5000 accidents involving transport in the workplace each year, with the main cause of injury being people struck or …
Fast fashion needs fast sortation
Viewpoint:By Gordon Smith The fashion retail sector is big business and it is undergoing radical change in just about every developed, international market. According to the UK’s Office of National …
Don’t be left in the Dark
DANLERS have launched a range of PIR Occupancy Switches with ‘Step Down’ illuminance for dimmable ballasts with 1-10VDC input. Ideal for use in warehouses, corridors, stairwells, washrooms, car parks etc. …
Tony Mohan appointed UKWA chairman
UKWA – the United Kingdom Warehousing Association – has announced the appointment of Tony Mohan as the Association’s new chairman. Tony takes over from John Maguire, who had held the …
Launch of new board game seeks to transform supply chain learning
Three years after its inception, today sees the official launch of an innovative new board game designed to teach young people of all ages about the importance of today’s supply …
Masternaut lance le MT400
Le spécialiste des solutions télématiques a annoncé la sortie de son nouveau système embarqué télématique pour récupérer les données issues du véhicule. Le dispositif a été conçu à partir d’une …
LB Foster mechanises fashion returns at Clipper’s Selby DC
LB Foster Materials Handling has completed a major contract for Clipper Logistics at its Selby distribution centre (DC). Designed to handle fashion online returns under the Clipper ‘Boomerang’ brand, the …
Viapost reprend la logistique de Nuxe
Le laboratoire Nuxe confie à Viapost sa logistique e-commerce internationale. La prestation assurée par Viapost comporte la gestion complète de la logistique e-commerce, le pilotage du transport et la relation …
ISA Boutique Tracks Inventory, Shopper Behavior Via RFID
The Hong Kong retailer is installing CSL readers and antennas in its display cabinets and on its sales counters, so that it can track when jewelry is removed, returned and …
IANA to put Long Beach in the limelight
When the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) stages its annual Expo in September, much of the limelight will be placed on the vibrant and fast growing host city of …
Air Cargo shippers relieved by TSA move to axe regulation
TIACA has applauded a move by U.S. regulators towards a more risk-based approach to air cargo screening. …read more Via: LM Editorial
Ominchannel Shipping Blurs Lines Between 3PL and Forwarder
Citing the recent findings of the consultancy, Armstrong and Associates, this year’s 2015 State of Logistics report states that revenues for the 3PL sector rose 3.2 percent in 2013, much …
ITS America Joins President Obama to Showcase Vehicle-to-Vehicle, Vehicle-to-Infrastructure Communication
ITS America Joins President Obama to Showcase Vehicle-to-Vehicle, Vehicle-to-Infrastructure Communication President says technology will save lives and reduce congestion Washington, D.C., July 15, 2014 – Less than two months before …
Retail sales continue to show modest gains
Commerce reported that June retail sales at $439.9 billion were up 0.2 percent over May and up 4.3 percent compared to June 2013, and the National Retail Federation said that …