The 2010 Frost & Sullivan Europe Growth Leadership Award in Telematics enabled Usage Based Insurance (UBI) has been presented to Octo Telematics S.p.A. (Octo).
General Transport & Distribution News
CEVA Logistics standardises on SuccessFactors to drive business execution and improve operational performance
Sep 15, 2010
SuccessFactors has announced that CEVA Logistics has deployed SuccessFactors Performance Management and Goal Management to over 4,000 employees, Succession Management to more than 2,000 employees, and 360 Degree Reviews to its management group across the globe to drive business execution.
Spirit boosts service levels for Manx Independent Carriers
Sep 15, 2010
The ability to track and trace packages and to gain accurate proof of delivery information is an integral element of a versatile parcels delivery operation.
PD Ports shows delicate touch with wind farm units
Sep 13, 2010
Moving 75 tonne nacelle units from a ship to a specialist vehicle took some delicate touches from PD Ports' experienced stevedoring team at the Port of Immingham.
Truck journey home for charity cyclist after 850-mile bike ride
Sep 13, 2010
After cycling 850 miles for charity a haulage firm boss ditched the bike to return home on a more familiar mode of transport.
Raben Group Selects Psion's Next-Generation Rugged PDA for 2,000 Trucks in First Company-Wide Deployment
Sep 13, 2010
Psion Teklogix (Psion) has announced that Raben Group, a European logistics operator, has selected Psion's next-generation rugged PDA as its in-truck system of choice for the next 5 years.
Kwik-Fit Fleet urges corporate customers to get a grip with new winter tyre programme
Sep 08, 2010
Kwik-Fit Fleet is launching a special winter tyre programme for the first time and simultaneously offering corporate customers a 'hotel' facility to store their summer tyres when the weather is at its severest.
Dematic opens new TechCenter for innovation
Sep 05, 2010
Dematic's new cutting-edge Customer and Technology Centre (TechCenter) is now open at its headquarters in Offenbach, Germany for customers to see and try out material flow solutions.
System & Hargreaves merge to form 'UK's largest logistics training company'
Sep 01, 2010
A company claimed to be the largest logistics training organisation in the UK has been created following the merger of two existing providers.
Masternaut launches Rapide vehicle tracking app for the Apple iPhone
Aug 31, 2010
Masternaut has launched a feature rich web-based vehicle tracking service for the Apple iPhone and iPad.
Microlise launches new trailer tracking solution
Aug 31, 2010
Due to customer demand, Microlise has launched new trailer tracking solution. This small, rugged & water-proof battery backed unit can either be charged up from the AC mains, attached to the asset or trailer and left to report in periodically, or connected to a DC supply on the Trailer.
