http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/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=23Kwik-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=23Confidence 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=23CargoWise, 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=23Masternaut 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=23Scottish 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=23Jiffy 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=23Hellmann 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=23 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=23Karl 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=23Hellmann 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=23ACFO, 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=23Supply 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=23Failure to apply a full risk assessment in the purchase of a commercial vehicle wheel can ultimately lead to a corporate manslaughter charge should the item fail and cause a catastrophic injury, a leading solicitor has warned.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1275&z=23Kim Catterick, PD Ports' Business Development Manager - Containers, has been appointed Chairman of Humber CILT (Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport).http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1269&z=23The Port of Tyne has appointed Andy Foulds as Commercial Director, Port Services. He will report to Steven Harrison, Chief Operating Officer.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1270&z=23Many managers are less aware of fork lift truck safety risks than the employees they supervise, the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) has claimed.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1258&z=23As some businesses brace themselves for a possible double-dip recession new research from Thrifty Car & Van Rental has highlighted SMEs are embracing flexible options to help ride out the downturn, having learnt valuable lessons in best business practice. http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1265&z=23JF Hillebrand, logistics provider for the global wines and spirits industry, has been recognised for its excellent standard of customer care by the judges at the UK freight accolades, the IFW Awards.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1266&z=23Kwik-Fit has appointed Peter Lambert as the new sales director for Kwik Fit Fleet. He succeeds Mike Wise who has decided to explore other opportunities.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1259&z=23Based in Redditch, Worcestershire, Oakland International is a third party logistics (3PL) services provider that specialises in ambient, chilled and frozen food storage and distribution.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1255&z=23AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC), the scheduled cargo airline of Russia's Volga-Dnepr Group, has taken delivery of its third Boeing 747-400 freighter in four months, increasing its total fleet to 10 B747F.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1253&z=23Consistently seeking to improve service and optimise efficiency in order to maintain a competitive edge, 3663 set itself a target of a 5% cost saving across its logistics transport operations.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1240&z=23They may not be the new kids on the block but Tony Yeo and Tony Rosser have launched their new venture, BRT International with a long-term sustainable business plan that not even a global recession couldn't knock.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1248&z=23In a newly released report, Aberdeen Group surveyed over 200 companies and found that transportation contract management is growing in both importance and scale.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1247&z=23Pie maker Pieminister is feeding the nation with next day 'Handled with Care' deliveries from APC Overnight.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1243&z=23Cumbria Logistics Employer Forum has given details of its plans to meet five key objectives in a bid to boost the economy in Cumbria.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1235&z=23Derrick Potter, chairman of the United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA), has called on the Transport Secretary, Philip Hammond, to fulfil the Conservative Party's pre-election pledge to introduce a fuel duty stabiliser, at the earliest opportunity.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1237&z=23Global air filtration company Camfil Farr has moved forward UK-wide productivity and customer service levels with real-time vehicle tracking and PDA software from Masternaut Three X.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1232&z=23Electrical supplies specialist, Rexel UK, has implemented an advanced computer system for coordinating next day deliveries to contractors throughout North West England.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1233&z=23Supply chain Consultancy firm, Bisham, recently completed a major research project to address some of the problems increasingly associated with the cold chain distribution of modern vaccines.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1229&z=23Even for Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), the world’s largest shipyard group, it was a remarkable occasion.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1224&z=23Plan Fleet Services is using Jaama's software system to deliver significant administrative savings and improved operational information, alongside driver and fleet decision-maker value-added benefits.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1219&z=23The UK based confectionery manufacturer Tommy Tucker has awarded Seafield Logistics a warehousing and distribution contract.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1221&z=23As part of Triumph’s initiative designed to restructure and improve the competitiveness of its overall UK business, an agreement has been signed with Menlo Worldwide Logistics (Menlo), effective 1 July 2010.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1213&z=23Supply chain company CEVA Logistics has used its 13 years of utilities sector expertise to produce a research study that sheds light on the supply chain challenges that modern utilities will face over the next five years.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1218&z=23Reliance Security partnered with DHL Supply Chain to successfully present the Logistics Security Conference recently, which was hosted by the Heritage Motor Centre at Gaydon, Warwickshire.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1215&z=23Pallets 2 Parcels Express Delivery Service (P2P) has joined Pall-Ex, the UK’s leading palletised freight network.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1212&z=23Data released by Cybit, the online Telematics provider, shows vehicle usage fell by 49 percent in the hour leading up to kick-off of the England v Slovenia match.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1210&z=23An eco-friendly member of the UK’s leading palletised freight operator has been recognised for its commitment to reducing its carbon footprint.http://www.transportdistributioneurope.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1206&z=23