<?xml version="1.0"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Logistics Business &amp; Material Handling News</title><link>http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/</link><description>Provides real-time logistics and transport news and information updated throughout the business day.</description><item><title>TIACA'S air cargo 'Hall of Fame' honours John Raven and Ray Crane</title><description>A highly respected campaigner for the removal of barriers to trade and one of air cargo's most respected media publishers are being honoured with a place in The International Air Cargo Association's (TIACA) Hall of Fame for their outstanding work in promoting the development of the industry.</description><link>http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=2055&amp;z=0</link></item><item><title>Palletforce raises &#163;6,800 for charities</title><description>Palletforce members and staff have raised more than &#163;6,500 for two charities dedicated to saving lives.</description><link>http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=2048&amp;z=0</link></item><item><title>Norbert Dentressangle 'clicks' with House of Fraser</title><description>Following a six-way competitive tender, House of Fraser has appointed Norbert Dentressangle as its multi-channel fulfilment partner.</description><link>http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=2049&amp;z=0</link></item><item><title>Passing the port test</title><description>The Port of Bristol is Britain's most centrally located deep sea port. With an estimated 42 million people living within a 250 km radius of the facility and the Midlands and London both within easy reach, it is recognised as one of the most economical port distribution locations in the UK.</description><link>http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=2052&amp;z=0</link></item><item><title>Weigh module systems handbook and online webinar</title><description>Take advantage of two great resources designed to make the implementation of weigh modules in large weighing systems easy and error-free.</description><link>http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=2053&amp;z=0</link></item><item><title>Kuehne + Nagel and Roche develop environment-friendly transport solution</title><description>The global pharmaceutical Group Roche has awarded logistics contracts for Greece to Kuehne + Nagel.</description><link>http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=2054&amp;z=0</link></item><item><title>Goplasticpallets.com expands warehouse facility</title><description>Goplasticpallets.com's rapid growth over the last few years has resulted in the company expanding its warehouse facility in Eastbourne, East Sussex, which now stocks an even greater range of plastic pallets and containers. </description><link>http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=2050&amp;z=0</link></item><item><title>Margaret Hodge MP visits Coca-Cola Warehouse managed by Howard Tenens</title><description>Howard Tenens was delighted to host a recent visit by the local MP for Barking &amp; Dagenham, the Right Honourable Margaret Hodge MP to the Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) Ltd. sustainable warehouse at Voltaic in Dagenham, which will service the Olympic Park during 2012.</description><link>http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=2051&amp;z=0</link></item><item><title>Apex Plant selects Tracker Telematics</title><description>The latest figures from NFU Mutual confirm that plant theft has reached an all time high, increasing pressure on businesses operating plant fleets.</description><link>http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=2047&amp;z=0</link></item><item><title>New Aberdeen Group Report</title><description>In this first-ever survey, users confirm the benefits of voice in the warehouse, but there are some surprises.</description><link>http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=2046&amp;z=0</link></item><item><title>FLTA reveals finalists for Fork Lift Apprentice of the Year Award</title><description>For the first time ever, the Fork Lift Truck Association has announced its shortlist for the Fork Lift Truck Apprentice of the Year title ahead of its annual black-tie Awards event… to coincide with National Apprentice Week (6 to 12 February 2012). </description><link>http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=2040&amp;z=0</link></item><item><title>Dematic sets its sights on the future-oriented technology of Cloud Computing</title><description>Solutions provider Dematic is pledging its support for the Fraunhofer IML &quot;Cloud Computing for Logistics&quot; innovation cluster.</description><link>http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=2044&amp;z=0</link></item><item><title>DHL delivers Manchester United's International Champ19ns Trophy Tour</title><description>DHL Express will be teaming up with Manchester United this month (February) to deliver the Reds' Champ19ns Trophy Tour.</description><link>http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=2038&amp;z=0</link></item><item><title>P&amp;O Ferrymasters wins Tate &amp; Lyle renewal contract</title><description>Pan-European logistics specialist P&amp;O Ferrymasters has signed a new three-year contract with longstanding customer Tate &amp; Lyle.</description><link>http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=2042&amp;z=0</link></item><item><title>George Utz – a shining light in solar power</title><description>Reinforcing its commitment to sustainability, materials handling manufacturer George Utz Ltd is now generating its own energy to help run operations at Alfreton in Derbyshire, with the installation of solar energy panels.</description><link>http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=2043&amp;z=0</link></item><item><title>Totally Logistics North proves a winner</title><description>Totally Logistics North, recently launched at Doncaster Racecourse on 28-29th September 2011, set out to redefine the logistics exhibition experience.</description><link>http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=2045&amp;z=0</link></item><item><title>Hellmann UK launches trailer planning tool to improve cost control</title><description>After months in the planning stages, logistics operator Hellmann Worldwide Logistics UK has launched a trailer planning tool.</description><link>http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=2039&amp;z=0</link></item><item><title>Lean Principles are Easy to Master using Kiva Automation</title><description>Are operational accuracy, flexibility, and productivity important to you? They are for international medical device vendor, DJO, Inc. who needed a better way to pick, pack and ship customer orders. 
Then, their order processing throughput improved by 40% the day they started using Kiva.

View the case study DJO Kaizen and Kiva.</description><link>http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=2037&amp;z=0</link></item><item><title>Isotrak invites key industry players to LGV Fleet Forum</title><description>Vehicle tracking, telematics and systems integration company, Isotrak, is inviting valued customers, prospects and press to its fast expanding Milton Keynes head office to take part in an event geared towards LGV fleet operators. </description><link>http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=2028&amp;z=0</link></item><item><title>CHEP backs local athlete for 2012 Olympic success</title><description>CHEP, the provider of pallet and container pooling solutions, has announced the sponsorship of Olympic 400m athletic hopeful Andrew Steele.</description><link>http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=2031&amp;z=0</link></item><item><title>Pickerings Lifts introduces High Volume Low Speed fans into the UK and Europe </title><description>Pickerings Lifts Loading Systems has announced the addition of a range of High Volume Low Speed (HVLS) fans to its product range.</description><link>http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=2033&amp;z=0</link></item><item><title>New-design pallet - partnering success at Middle East's largest logistics hub</title><description>Israel-based pharmaceutical giant, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, has rationalised its logistic palletising system to simplify it and reduce costs with a new purpose-designed plastic pallet from Dolav.</description><link>http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=2030&amp;z=0</link></item><item><title>Yale to sponsor FLTA Awards</title><description>Materials handling equipment manufacturer Yale Europe has confirmed that it will be a full Award Sponsor for the Fork Lift Truck Association Awards for Excellence 2012. </description><link>http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=2035&amp;z=0</link></item><item><title>Katem Logistics thinks pink for charity</title><description>Palletforce member Katem Logistics has turned one of its trucks bright pink as part of a campaign to raise &#163;5,000 for charity.</description><link>http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=2036&amp;z=0</link></item><item><title>Komori reduces pallet racking floor space in half</title><description>Komori UK has achieved an impressive 50% reduction in pallet racking floor space thanks to the installation of a more cost-effective mobile system designed by SSI Schaefer. </description><link>http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=2029&amp;z=0</link></item><item><title>10,000th shuttle sold by Knapp</title><description>Austrian-owned warehouse automation group, Knapp, has received an order for the 10,000th shuttle to be supplied as part of its market-leading OSR Shuttle automated storage system.</description><link>http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=2032&amp;z=0</link></item><item><title>UK freight association's service awards recognise the best</title><description>The winners of the British International Freight Association's (BIFA) freight forwarding and logistics awards were announced at a recent ceremony hosted by Christine Hamilton, media personality and after-dinner speaker. </description><link>http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=2034&amp;z=0</link></item><item><title>LogiMAT 2012</title><description></description><link>http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=2027&amp;z=0</link></item><item><title>Wincanton wins Premier Foods contract</title><description>UK supply chain solution specialist Wincanton has been awarded a five-year contract with Premier Foods – the UK food producer and home to some of Britain's favourite food brands.</description><link>http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=2021&amp;z=0</link></item><item><title>CEVA announces new Chief Commercial Officer</title><description>CEVA Logistics, the global supply chain management company, has appointed Inna Kuznetsova as Chief Commercial Officer, effective 30 January 2012. Inna will head the global sales organization and join the Executive Board of the company.</description><link>http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=2022&amp;z=0</link></item><item><title>UK freight forwarders offer Olympic advice</title><description>The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has added a dedicated area on its website to offer logistics advice in connection with the staging of the Olympic and Paralympic games at a number of locations throughout the UK in the summer of 2012.</description><link>http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=2024&amp;z=0</link></item><item><title>Rhys Davies Freight Logistics to expand Freight Forwarding Division</title><description>over responsibility for the company's Freight Forwarding Division, with a brief to significantly expand its operations during the next two years.</description><link>http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=2025&amp;z=0</link></item><item><title>Replacement chain for heavy duty Kalmar forklifts</title><description>FB Chain Ltd has announced that it is now able to supply replacement chain for the range of 20-50 tonne capacity forklift trucks manufactured by leading heavy truck specialist Kalmar.</description><link>http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=2026&amp;z=0</link></item><item><title>CHEP opens new pallet service centre in Peterhead</title><description>CHEP, the provider of pallet and container pooling solutions, has announced the opening of a new pallet service centre facility at its existing Peterhead site in north-east Scotland.</description><link>http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=2019&amp;z=0</link></item><item><title>E-Commerce from A-Z: Zalando also places reliance upon Vanderlande Industries</title><description>Zalando, the online provider for shoes, fashion, beauty and sports goods is building a new logistics centre in Erfurt (East Germany) and has chosen Vanderlande Industries to deliver and realise its material handling system. </description><link>http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=2023&amp;z=0</link></item><item><title>Jungheinrich announces a year of used truck fairs</title><description>Forklift truck manufacturer Jungheinirch (UK) will be holding a series of used equipment fairs across the country throughout 2012. 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