General Transport & Distribution News

Sixt provides full-service-leasing in Great Britain

Sixt provides full-service-leasing in Great Britain

Sixt leasing has extended its international mobility service offer to encompass the UK.

Bribery Act 2010 know your responsibilities

Bribery Act 2010 know your responsibilities

The current laws on bribery and anti-corruption are contained in various pieces of legislation but a new Act, known as the Bribery Act 2010, is due to come into force shortly.

Columbus McKinnon offers a Material Handling Challenge at ProMat in Chicago

Columbus McKinnon offers a Material Handling Challenge at ProMat in Chicago

Columbus McKinnon Corporation, the designer, manufacturer and marketer of material handling products, will be offering visitors the opportunity to earn discounts on future orders by sharing applications with members of the company.

DHL implements exhaust system for customer fleets

DHL implements exhaust system for customer fleets

Following successful trials with a number of key customers over the past 14 months, DHL Supply Chain has announced the roll out of an innovative exhaust gas management technology, to its 7.5T rigid and panel van fleets in the UK.

PD Ports and Rickmers-Linie find mining Joy at Teesport

PD Ports and Rickmers-Linie find mining Joy at Teesport

Teesport was temporarily transformed into a scene resembling a science fiction film earlier this month when more than 180 futuristic-looking mine arches, each weighing in excess of 27 tonnes, were loaded onto a Rickmers-Linie vessel bound for China.

Freightliner selects Barloworld Handling in multi-million Pound contract

Freightliner selects Barloworld Handling in multi-million Pound contract

Barloworld Handling has been chosen by intermodal rail-freight company, Freightliner, to supply and support 32 new units of container handling equipment for its operations across the UK.

DIBS Distribution deploys Paragon's real-time delivery management system

DIBS Distribution deploys Paragon's real-time delivery management system

DIBS Distribution is implementing a high-tech solution from Paragon Software Systems to enhance customer service and reduce transport costs.

Toll Global Forwarding targets growth in airfreight sector

Toll Global Forwarding targets growth in airfreight sector

As IATA forecasts strong growth in the Asian air freight sector for the next three years, Toll Global Forwarding has been investing in building its regional and global air freight services and network.

INK Publishing continues success with UK partner

INK Publishing continues success with UK partner

The successful international publishing house INK produce more in flight magazines for more airlines than any other publisher in the world.

Abellio deploys Freeway's intelligent fleet management software

Abellio deploys Freeway's intelligent fleet management software

Within a month of installation, public transport operator Abellio is benefiting from a computerised fleet management system from Freeway Fleet Systems, which is maximising the efficiency of its London and Surrey bus services.

Cartwright launches latest addition to Cheetah family

Cartwright launches latest addition to Cheetah family

Manchester based body and trailer manufacturer the Cartwright Group has launched the latest addition to its family of Cheetah products the Cub!

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