The British International Freight Association (BIFA) says that whilst the UK Government is likely to review all aspects of air cargo security following the incident at East Midlands airport and overseas last Friday, there should not be a knee-jerk reaction.
General Transport & Distribution News
The importance of the Equality Act 2010
Nov 03, 2010
The Equality Act 2010 (the "Act"), many provisions of which came into force with effect from 1 October 2010, is probably one of the most important pieces of employment legislation to be introduced in recent years, writes law firm Goodman Derrick LLP.
Cargo bomb puts pressure on logistics & supply chain industry
Nov 03, 2010
Industry must adopt a more risk based approach, combining manual checks, denied party and risk-based screening, and KYC assurance, says Datanomic...
sara Loading Bay Specialists improves customer service through merger with IDS Industrial Doors Systems (Southern)
Oct 27, 2010
sara Loading Bay Specialists Ltd and IDS Industrial Doors Systems (Southern) Ltd have merged to become one company, sara/IDS Loading Bay Specialists Ltd.
JDL Logistics' DeltaWMS warehouse performance system up and running in one week
Oct 27, 2010
Bedford-based JDL Logistics has responded to seasonal business demand and also met its longer-term warehouse performance objectives by investing in a DeltaWMS:Third Party Logistics system.
Kerry Logistics wins award for Kerrier RFID solution in Shanghai
Oct 27, 2010
Kerry Logistics has been honoured with the Hong Kong Smart City+ Award Silver Award for its Kerrier RFID solution at the Hong Kong Smart City+ Forum in Shanghai in recognition of its pioneering role in adopting Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technologies.
Transpeed UK reports double-digit growth since joining the Fortec Pallet Distribution Network
Oct 27, 2010
Since joining the Fortec Pallet Distribution Network in November of last year Transpeed UK reports that it has recorded double-digit growth in the number of pallets into the Network, supported by "excellent delivery performance and account management" for customers across the whole of the north east.
Manage the risks of moving the goods when the clocks go back, warns Aviva
Oct 27, 2010
Insurance firm Aviva is advising companies responsible for transporting goods to ensure they are managing the risks associated with the changes in daylight hours this 31 October.
Quartix launches 12-month tracking contract at 19.50 per month with free installation
Oct 27, 2010
Following on from the successful launch of its pay-as-you-go tracking solution in 2009, Quartix has introduced a 12-month direct rental contract with no installation or set-up fees.
Waldeck appointed for 210 million Ocado distribution centre
Oct 27, 2010
A firm of consulting engineers in Peterborough has been appointed by online grocer Ocado Group Plc to provide civil and structural engineering services for a new 210m distribution centre in Dordon, North Warwickshire.
Imtech launches new operation in the UK
Oct 20, 2010
Imtech is launching a new operation in the UK to offer its logisticssoftware.
