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Palletforce becomes first UK network to achieve SMETA accreditation

Palletforce becomes first UK network to achieve SMETA accreditation

EV Cargo’s Palletforce has become the first UK pallet distribution network to gain Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA) accreditation after successfully completing an audit around health and safety, environmental performance and business ethics.

TIA’s CTB courses recommended by ACE for Supply Chain Management Degree

TIA’s CTB courses recommended by ACE for Supply Chain Management Degree

The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) has announced that the American Council on Education (ACE) has recommended the Certified Transportation Broker (CTB) course for 6 undergraduate semester hours...

Noatum celebrates historic 60th anniversary with global industry leaders

Noatum celebrates historic 60th anniversary with global industry leaders

Noatum Group celebrated its 60th anniversary with approximately 600 prominent figures in the logistics, shipping, ports and other industrial sectors, both in Spain and internationally...

Logistics investment needed to avoid economic storm clouds, says Logistics UK

Logistics investment needed to avoid economic storm clouds, says Logistics UK

The Chancellor should prioritise support for the logistics sector in next week’s Autumn Statement, to avert the damage that an economic downturn could cause to the nation’s finances, according to business group Logistics UK.

Industry gears up for global breakbulk’s most important event, AntwerpXL, 28-30 November

Industry gears up for global breakbulk’s most important event, AntwerpXL, 28-30 November

Thousands of industry professionals will gather at the Antwerp Expo in the Port of Antwerp later this month for AntwerpXL, the world’s only event dedicated exclusively to the breakbulk, project cargo and heavy lift industry.

Technical Drain Solutions boosts fleet productivity with BigChange

Technical Drain Solutions boosts fleet productivity with BigChange

Essex-based Technical Drain Solutions has increased revenue and boosted productivity following the implementation of the BigChange fleet and job management system.

Logistics company Kammac sees bright future following acquisition by Elanders

Logistics company Kammac sees bright future following acquisition by Elanders

Kammac Ltd has been acquired by the Elanders group, a Swedish stock market listed business which offers global supply chain management solutions.

SOTI research shows four in five UK organisations need operational intelligence to optimise their mobile fleet

SOTI research shows four in five UK organisations need operational intelligence to optimise their mobile fleet

New global research from SOTI, in a report titled Mobility in Motion: When Technology Transformation Meets Operational Intelligence, has highlighted the challenges UK organisations face in optimising their device management.

Raven launches scalable enhancements to precision guidance at Agritechnica 2023

Raven launches scalable enhancements to precision guidance at Agritechnica 2023

Raven Industries, the provider of automated aftermarket precision ag technology solutions, is continuing the expansion of its guidance and steering portfolio for mixed-fleet operations.

Europe braces for parcel deluge: Online stores anticipate 79.4% surge in parcels

Europe braces for parcel deluge: Online stores anticipate 79.4% surge in parcels

For retailers, the busiest season of the year is just around the corner. Online stores are gearing up for peak weeks, with a parcel volume surge of up to +79.4 percent.

FedEx launches new Vietnam service that improves transit to Europe by one day

FedEx launches new Vietnam service that improves transit to Europe by one day

FedEx Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp., is further enhancing its intercontinental services between Vietnam and Europe, with the introduction of a new flight offering faster transit times.

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