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.
Critical Issues
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.
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.
'Grey fleet' drivers could mean risky business for employers
Aug 24, 2011
Employees across the UK could be leaving themselves and their companies exposed if they fail to understand their responsibility when using their own cars on company business.
Shippers say lines will simply pass on costs of 'green' taxes rather than reduce emissions
Aug 16, 2011
Shipper groups say the introduction of green fuel taxes will not reduce emissions. They claim that shipping lines will not switch to more environmentally-friendly fuels or more efficient ships, they will simply add yet another surcharge to the rates they charge their customers.
Put safety first to protect goods, premises, vehicles and personnel in the loading bay
Aug 10, 2011
John Meale, managing director of loading/unloading equipment specialist Thorworld Industries, explains how a positive commitment to safety in and around the loading bay can help firms save money and provide long-term peace of mind.
Ctrack Vehicle Tracking Survey 2011 vehicle tracking becoming embedded in fleet processes
Aug 03, 2011
Vehicle tracking is becoming a critical operational tool for many fleets according to the Ctrack Vehicle Tracking Survey, with more than 70% of those utilising the technology having used it for more than four years.
Getting maximum performance out of your warehouse process
Jul 27, 2011
Warehouses and distribution centres (DC) face continuous changes, such as changes in order patterns, seasonality, product range, and various peaks (peek days, peak weeks, peak months).
Davies Turner says UK shippers are missing trick in failing to gain AEO status
Jul 26, 2011
Three years after becoming one of the first multimodal forwarders in Europe to gain AEO accreditation, the British independent international freight and logistics group, Davies Turner, has issued a rallying cry for more UK companies to follow suit.
Logistics boss says SMES should look to China
Jul 26, 2011
Small and medium-sized business looking to export goods should be considering key markets in growing economies like China, according to an international trade expert.
