The road transport industry now has by far the UK's worst fork lift truck safety record, accounting for around a quarter of the overall UK injury toll, according to new figures revealed for National Fork Lift Safety Week.
General Transport & Distribution News
iForce to employ up to 2000 peak staff to deliver the UK's Christmas shopping
Sep 14, 2011
iForce anticipates taking on between 1,800 to 2,000 agency colleagues to cover the fast approaching peak period when the UK starts its Christmas shopping online.
MyMobileWorkers.com announces partnership with Isotrak
Sep 14, 2011
Newly launched mobile technology business MyMobileWorkers.com has announced a partnership with Isotrak, the vehicle tracking solutions provider.
Toyota and Sainsbury's working together on innovation
Sep 14, 2011
Sainsbury's and Toyota Material Handling UK are working in partnership to trial alternative battery technology Lithium Ion.
Rising oil costs could spark shipment delays
Sep 14, 2011
A leading freight company is urging exporters to plan early for possible delays in shipments deliveries because of the rising cost of oil.Ships deliberately cutting back their speeds, known as "slow steaming", to conserve fuel is a practice which award-winning Global Freight believes could affect businesses relying on overseas trade.
Vehicle tracking finds a home with social landlord
Sep 13, 2011
Registered social landlord, Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) has invested in vehicle tracking technology to enhance customer service and improve efficiencies across its fleet.
Total Logistics secures historic Irish libraries project
Sep 07, 2011
International supply chain consultancy, Total Logistics, has been awarded a prestigious contract to provide recommendations to a unique collaboration project involving Trinity College Dublin (TCD), University College Dublin (UCD) and the National Library of Ireland.
Neil accounts for Palletforce success
Sep 07, 2011
Accepting a job as a financial director, Neil Carpenter probably didn't expect to spend the first days of his new career directing cranes.
Marie Boyer from France Line in top award shortlist
Sep 07, 2011
Marie Boyer, Branch Manager of France Line (International Transport), is a finalist in the Network of Aspiring Women Awards 2011.
ByBox Tour de Box fundraising challenge set to raise four figure sum for Zoe's Place
Sep 07, 2011
On your marks, get set, go! are words ringing in the ears of ByBox staff as they get ready to set off from ByBox' Coventry Distribution Centre, off Red Lane, Coventry on a gruelling fundraising 'Tour de Box' challenge which takes place on Thursday 8th September.
Logistics Control Tower and Dashboard Service launched
Sep 07, 2011
However sophisticated a company's supply chain is, once the goods are on the road there is a real danger of 'supply chain events' impacting customer service.
