http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/Provides real-time logistics and transport news and information updated throughout the business day.Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has reached another milestone in the consolidation of its European network after establishing a new main handling operation in Bielefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, at the beginning of this month (September). http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1308&z=0Kwik-Fit Fleet is launching a special winter tyre programme for the first time and simultaneously offering corporate customers a 'hotel' facility to store their summer tyres when the weather is at its severest.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1309&z=0Due to the continued significant growth of Diet Chef Ltd the company identified the need to redesign their warehouse and order picking operations to cope with the high volume throughputs and requirement to pick to short order lead times.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1310&z=0Confidence levels among businesses in the transport & storage sector increased in Q3 2010 while the outlook across the whole economy weakened, states the latest ICAEW/Grant Thornton UK Business Confidence Monitor (BCM). http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1311&z=0Forkliftaction.com, the materials handling industry website, is celebrating its tenth anniversary.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1312&z=0Thermo King, the refrigerated transport solutions provider, is to launch its new trailer, the SLX 'Whisper PIEK certified', at the International Motor Show (IAA) Show in Hanover, Germany this month.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1306&z=0You probably know what speed-dating is, but have you ever heard of speed-mentoring? Women in Logistics UK successfully tried this relatively new concept at their most recent event - which also included workshops on LinkedIn and succession planning.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1307&z=0Dematic's new cutting-edge Customer and Technology Centre (TechCenter) is now open at its headquarters in Offenbach, Germany for customers to see and try out material flow solutions.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1305&z=0Over the years the UK hire market for portable cold stores has been divided in 2 groups; those operating containers and those offering alternative, often called wide body, modular solutions.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1303&z=0A company claimed to be the largest logistics training organisation in the UK has been created following the merger of two existing providers.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1302&z=0Dematic - provider of intelligent solutions for logistics, warehousing and materials handling - will be showcasing the breadth of its capabilities at IMHX, held at the NEC, Birmingham on 16-19 November 2010.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1296&z=0Bott will be attending this year's IMHX event to showcase its innovative bott cubio product range and highlight its bespoke support service.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1297&z=0RecyPET AG was established in 1998 and has operated Europe's first bottle to-bottle PET recycling plant in Fraunfeld, Switzerland, since September 2000.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1299&z=0CargoWise, the technology supplier for logistics service providers, has recently appointed Heidi Newbery to a newly created position as learning and development manager.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1300&z=0APC Overnight has taken delivery of 19 new Linde forklift trucks from Linde Creighton, Birmingham, as a major upgrade to its warehouse management fleet.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1301&z=0Masternaut has launched a feature rich web-based vehicle tracking service for the Apple iPhone and iPad.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1294&z=0Due to customer demand, Microlise has launched new trailer tracking solution. This small, rugged & water-proof battery backed unit can either be charged up from the AC mains, attached to the asset or trailer and left to report in periodically, or connected to a DC supply on the Trailer.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1295&z=0Datalogic Automation has announced the new series of SG BODY COMPACT, safety light curtains for body protection and access control able to rapidly and effectively solve all the industrial safety applications.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1298&z=0Scottish courier of the year Thistle Couriers is hailing the success of its special web-software powered door-to-door parcel service for the public.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1290&z=0At the event, logistics decision makers will explain how they optimised their transport logistics implementing electronic sourcing and execution software.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1291&z=0Jiffy Packaging Co Ltd has appointed Stoke-on-Trent based haulier R G Bassett & Sons Ltd to provide a full logistics support operation, enabling Jiffy to offer an enhanced delivery service to its UK distributors.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1293&z=0Logistics has long been hailed as the lifeblood of the economy. Imports and exports via air, sea and road freight – the volume of which all reflect on how well, or not, the economy is faring.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1292&z=0Specialised Transportation Inc., STI, the leader in high value product logistics, announces a purchase of 112 new trailers.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1289&z=0A BITO Storage Systems solution has transformed storage and order picking operations at Cheltenham-based Spirax Sarco.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1285&z=0Kerry Business Outsourcing Solutions (KBOS) is launching a range of services to enable corporations to outsource non-core business activities.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1286&z=0Exhibition organiser easyFairs is bringing its brand of time and cost-effective trade shows to the world of materials handling.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1287&z=0Hellmann Worldwide Logistics UK is building on its successful start to the year with the announcement of a 14% increase in roadfreight consignments compared with 2009 and a 1.7% increase in the weight per shipment proving that the global logistics provider is driving growth.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1288&z=0 According to Bill Todd, Business Development Manager for CargoWise, the technology supplier for logistics service providers, there has been a significant shift recently in the importance of data visibility in the movement of freight.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1283&z=0The twin themes of the Jungheinrich stand (19 L100 & 142) at IMHX 2010 will be high productivity and low cost of ownership.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1277&z=0Karl Timmis has been appointed as Head of Full Load, Contracts, Haulage and Support Services for DSV in the UK. He replaces Andrew Fowler who has retired.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1278&z=0Hellmann Worldwide Logistics UK is building on its successful start to the year with the announcement of a 14% increase in roadfreight consignments compared with 2009 and a 1.7% increase in the weight per shipment proving that the global logistics provider is driving growth.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1280&z=0UK provider of materials handling training, Mentor, is making it easy for managers to respond to National Fork Lift Safety Week – by booking themselves onto a specially-designed awareness course at a reduced rate. http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1282&z=0Cooper SH, the UK distributor of Konecranes port equipment, has made major upgrades throughout its heavy forklift range.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1284&z=0Spalding-based distributor Freshlinc has ordered 50 new temperature controlled trailers from Schmitz Cargobull.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1276&z=0ACFO, the UK organisation for fleet decision-makers, is working with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) to promote awareness of the new Vehicle Registration Certificate (V5C), which was rolled out from Sunday 15 August.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1279&z=0Over the course of its working life a forklift truck's forks will wear – most notably around the blade and the 'heel'.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1281&z=0Dematic has signed an agreement in principle to purchase HK Systems, a North American automated material handling and software solutions provider.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1271&z=0Forklift supplier Barloworld has announced significant positive results following the introduction of Six Sigma continuous improvement techniques.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1272&z=0Supply chain solutions specialist P&O Ferrymasters has won a new contract worth up to €20million from long-time customer Kingspan Insulated Panels.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1274&z=0Logistics software and warehouse equipment solution provider, Savoye, has selected IMHX in November 2010 for the UK launch of its new Picking Tray System (PTS).http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1273&z=0