General Transport & Distribution News

Family haulage firm earns global quality standard

Family haulage firm earns global quality standard

RCS Logistics in Corby, Northamptonshire, has secured the ISO 9001 accreditation which recognises organisations with a 'quality management system'.

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics UK in Coca Cola bottling plant move

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics UK in Coca Cola bottling plant move

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics UK is in the middle of shipping a Coca Cola bottle washing machine from a brewery in Northampton to a new site in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.

sara/LBS launches first EN ISO certified cleanroom door

sara/LBS launches first EN ISO certified cleanroom door

sara Loading Bay Specialists Ltd. (sara/LBS) claims to have overcome the historical problem of industrial doors with no specific certifications for clean room environments, by launching the sara Sprint Cleanroom Door.

HMRC's alcohol fraud powers could leave hauliers and warehouse keepers facing financial ruin

HMRC's alcohol fraud powers could leave hauliers and warehouse keepers facing financial ruin

As a result of powers recently handed to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to tackle alcohol fraud, warehouse keepers and hauliers face "financial ruin" if knowingly or unknowingly they handle excise goods on which the duty has yet to be paid.

DHL becomes Santa's little helper for Thorntons Christmas selection boxes

DHL becomes Santa's little helper for Thorntons Christmas selection boxes

More than one million festive chocolate treats including Santa and his reindeer have been co-packed for a nationwide Christmas campaign from leading high street chocolatier Thorntons.

Rickmers-Linie ships Kirow railway cranes to China

Rickmers-Linie ships Kirow railway cranes to China

Extraordinary shipments are a common sight at the Wallmann terminal in Hamburg. The breakbulk terminal, in which Rickmers-Linie holds a share of just over 25 per cent, specialises in the handling of out-of-gauge, heavy lift and project cargo.

NORD Austria celebrates 25 years growth Linz subsidiary has been a powerhouse for Southeast Europe for two decades

NORD Austria celebrates 25 years growth Linz subsidiary has been a powerhouse for Southeast Europe for two decades

Drivesystems' Austrian subsidiary celebrated its 25th birthday in October2010, completing its first quarter century of success.

JF Hillebrand acquires Lagena Distribution AB

JF Hillebrand acquires Lagena Distribution AB

JF Hillebrand has strengthened its capability to provide dedicated wine and beverage logistics services in Sweden with the acquisition of Stockholm-based Lagena Distribution AB, the distributor of alcoholic beverages in Sweden.

Nationwide recognition for transport law specialists

Nationwide recognition for transport law specialists

The Road Transport department at Nottingham law firm Rothera Dowson has been identified as one of the best in the country by a prestigious legal directory.

Fortec Pallet Network joins Investors in Excellence

Fortec Pallet Network joins Investors in Excellence

The Fortec Pallet Distribution Network has joined the highly regarded Investors in Excellence organisation as a major step in its journey towards ultimate service excellence.

Road traffic accidents involving people at work is the subject of a new study

Road traffic accidents involving people at work is the subject of a new study

The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) recently commissioned TRL to investigate why around 200 workers are either killed or seriously injured every week on the UK's roads.

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