General Transport & Distribution News

FedEx Express has announced the safe arrival of two giant pandas from Chengdu's Bifengxia Panda Base to Edinburgh International Airport in Scotland.

The findings of an independent research paper, conducted by the University of Southampton, has shown Port-Centric Distribution (PCD) does address key retail supply chain challenges of time, cost and carbon emissions.

As Red Bull Racing celebrates retaining the Driver and Constructor F1 World Championship titles, its dedicated and passionate transport and logistics team, together with its fleet telematics partner, Tracker, are being recognised for their role in keeping a winning team winning.

At Otto Group company, Crate & Barrel, known for its fashion-forward home furnishings, its eCommerce fulfillment center in California doesn't disappoint. Inside the DC, it's a feast for the eyes - where bright orange mobile-robotic drive units whiz inventory around on portable shelves. But, as cool as it all looks, it's the speed and productivity offered by Kiva's Mobile-Robotic Fulfillment System that is the real differentiator.

FleetGenie is seeking fleet and transport system developers for its new combination mobile workforce and fleet management system.

Transportation is one area that is ripe for delivering savings to businesses looking for ways to contain costs. Transport companies are feeling the pressure to streamline operations. Transporters face diesel fuel prices that have the potential to reach two to three Euros per litre in the near future, and are further strained as they navigate the changing landscape of government regulations.

Carrier Transicold has been recognised with the John Connell Enterprise in Quiet Transport Award 2011 by the Noise Abatement Society for its latest PIEK-certified refrigeration system, the Vector 1550 City unit.

Farralls Transport, founder member of Palletforce, has signed a deal potentially worth 10million to be the sole UK pallet network provider for Dandy's Rock Salt.co.uk

The proposed increase in fuel duty will have huge implications for businesses of all sizes, who are already feeling the impact of rising travel costs. This price increase is likely to put employees off travelling to work, and will also affect the transportation of goods.

Kerrianne Cartmer-Edwards, motivational speaker, business coach and author, kick-started the recently held Women in Logistics AGM with an engaging presentation on unlocking your potential, having a successful mindset and strategies on how to Out-think & Out-perform the competition and make the shift from Great to Fabulous in your life and career.

A new exclusive partnership with leading Czech freight company AWT Cechofracht will provide logistics company Redhead International's existing and new customers with an increasingly flexible and reliable direct service into and out of Eastern Europe, Russia and the CIS.