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the May/June issue of Logistics
Business Magazine
here which has now gone digital!!
Logistics Business trade magazine is the leading international publication
covering all aspects of logistics; warehousing, materials handling, distribution
and packaging.
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for you. It encompasses all areas of concern to end users, 3PLs and system
integrators of materials handling, warehousing and distribution technology and
systems, packaging and transportation services and equipment.
Logistics Business editorial platform covers all aspects of being a
successful operator, integrator, manufacturer or distributor in handling
and logistics. Our circulation is between 11,000 and 15,000 pan-European.
The magazine aims to inform personnel whose responsibility it is to ensure that
their company's portfolio of products are right for their operation and that
their business processes are up-to-date. Don't miss the major news
stories.......
Our finger is on the pulse of the industry....
here is the breaking news...
GreenCarrier strengthens its Baltic presence with the acquisition of Spedair
The Gothenburg-headquartered logistics specialist GreenCarrier International has strengthened its position in Eastern Europe and the Baltic region with the acquisition of Spedair, an independent Latvian transportation and freight forwarding company, for an undisclosed sum.
Spedair was established in 1998 and is based in Riga, Latvia. The company has subsidiaries in Kiev, Ukraine, and Minsk, Belarus, and has a worldwide network of agents.
Date:
01/09/2008
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Wärtsilä chooses CEVA Logistics to run its global spare parts
transportation services
Today Wärtsilä, a market leader in diesel and natural gas engines, biopower solutions and complete propulsion systems and CEVA Logistics, one of the leading supply chain companies in the world, signed a cooperation agreement for the 24/7 global spare parts transportation management and “control tower” activities for Wärtsilä Services. The contract value is approximately EUR 32 million per annum over the next three years. The agreement follows Wärtsilä´s earlier announcement of its intention to centralize spare parts logistics and to build a Central Distribution Center facility in the Netherlands. The new operating model is planned to be fully implemented by 2011.
Date:
01/09/2008
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Used Option
When Franklin Silencers Ltd – who design, manufacture and supply a range of industrial silencers as well as associated fabrication work – decided to upgrade the materials handling equipment at their Northamptonshire factory, the company invested in used forklift trucks from Jungheinrich’s Ready to Go collection.
Date:
01/09/2008
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Frithjof Schäfer appointed new CFO of Schenker Deutschland AG
Effective September 1, 2008, Frithjof Schäfer (48) has been appointed member of the Management Board of Schenker Deutschland AG. With his appointment as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) he is responsible for the company’s financial activities of the German subsidiary as well as in the Europe Central Region. Schäfer succeeds Hugo Ruhmann, who will leave the company on August 31st.
Date:
01/09/2008
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DB Schenker enters into joint venture in Dubai
DB Schenker is further expanding its presence in the United Arab Emirates. In its latest move, DB Schenker in Dubai founded a joint venture with the owners of BAX Global LLC, which will start doing business as Schenker LLC as of September 1, 2008.
Date:
28/08/2008
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CEVA Logistics appoints Mario Escotero as new Human Resources Director
CEVA Logistics, one of the leading supply chain companies in the world, announced the appointment of Mario Escotero as Human Resources Director for CEVA Logistics South America. Escotero will be responsible for the integration process of the Contract Logistics and Freight Management divisions in the continent. He has previously worked for Procter & Gamble, Novartis, EMS Pharmacist, Bunge and Bimbo Group.
Date:
28/08/2008
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Secureseal opens new global headquarters
Secureseal has moved to new purpose-built offices in Enfield, UK, having outgrown its original north London base. The new 1000 ft2 HQ on the Innova Science Park will be the global headquarters for parent company the OEM Group with operating divisions Secureseal and Secureseal Systems under one roof. The move enables the company to provide its workforce with an improved working environment and provide better levels of service to customers.
Date:
22/08/2008
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STRONGARM’s MightyMount™ Helps Hi-Tech Mold & Engineering Increase Output
Hi-Tech Mold & Engineering Inc., which specializes in the design and build of molds for the plastics industry, has boosted employee performance and overall plant productivity by investing in the MightyMount™ from STRONGARM Designs. The MightyMount is a machinery-grade articulating display and keyboard mounting that combines rugged durability with easy-to-use, ergonomic design.
Date:
14/08/2008
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New FleetControl Manager Integrates with On-Board Computers for Remote Monitoring of Forklifts
Lamerholm is pleased to announce the launch of the new FleetControl Manager, an innovative and intuitive system that allows companies to optimise its investment in vehicle mounted computers (VMCs) to provide total fleet management. By using the power of the computer’s processing, touch screen, power supply and wireless communications capabilities, the new FleetControl Manager offers equipment location services, general usage monitoring and real-time impact detection - all of which help ensure that fleets operate in the safest and most productive manner.
Date:
13/08/2008
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Kalmar invests in its South American sales and service network
Kalmar Industries, part of Cargotec Corporation, has made an agreement to acquire Equipos y Servicios para Terminales y Puertos SRL (ESTP) – its dealer representative in Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay. The move will not only strengthen Kalmar’s distribution network but reinforce its strong service ethos of being closer to customers enabling it to offer a superior level of support.
The parties have agreed not to disclose the transaction value. ESTP currently employs 17 people, most of whom are service engineers. ESTP’s founder and Managing Director, Marcelo H. Massa, will continue with the business.
Date:
12/08/2008
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U.S. Senators call for antitrust investigation into proposed UPS-DHL deal
WASHINGTON—A tentative agreement between DHL and UPS is hitting some bumps in the road due to possible antitrust issues raised by two United States senators.
Under the terms of the deal announced in May, DHL Express would work with UPS on a 10-year, $10 billion contract for airlift capacity in an effort to reduce its ground infrastructure operations costs. UPS would provide all airlift services for DHL Express U.S. Domestic and international shipments from airport to airport within North America, giving DHL a single airline partner in the U.S.
Date:
06/08/2008
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Dynafleet benefits and no-cost entry to London Lez convinces Draka to replace fleet with Volvo FE's
International cable manufacturer Draka UK Limited is in the process of renewing its in-house transport fleet with Volvo FE rigids.
According to Transport Manager Keith May, the ability of Volvo’s transport information system, Dynafleet, to produce environmental reports was a key factor in the decision to stay with Volvo. ”We’re using the Dynafleet reports to keep track of vehicle emissions as well as monitor fuel efficiency and track drivers’ hours relative to Working Time Directive requirements,” says Keith. ”We make daily deliveries to cable wholesalers in Central London and as all the new Volvo’s are Euro 5 compliant, there is no cost to enter the LEZ.”
Date:
06/08/2008
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Raising monet for carers is a 24/7 operation for PALL-EX
Freight distribution is a 24/7 activity - so is caring, and that’s why this figure formed the theme for Pall-Ex’s latest donation to a charity that helps carers.
On July 24, £2,470 was donated by the Leicestershire-based freight network to the Princess Royal Trust for Carers, with the money being raised through Pall-Ex’s Penny-a-Pallet scheme.
Date:
05/08/2008
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Ergonomic Design is critical to users of Ladders Racks
Prime Design, established in 1992 by Avi Levi, is market leader in the design and manufacture of ladder roof racks in the United States. Since 2006, Prime Design is has been active on the European market with its own design for the European market. The product range of ergonomic and safe roof racks has expanded in the last two years, for every type of van there is a ladder rack available which can be used on the ground floor. Prime Design is proud to present its product range during the I.A.A (25 Sept- 2 Okt- Hall 13 Stand B20) in Hannover.
Date:
04/08/2008
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All systems go at NYK Logistics (UK) Ltd
NYK Logistics (UK) Ltd has been recognised by leading certification body, BSI Management Systems for the achievement of recognised international quality and environmental management standards in impressive timescales.
BSI Director, Phill Spall, personally presented a total of 14 Quality Management certificates to NYK Logistics (UK) Ltd’s CEO, Ian Veitch and Group Quality and Environmental Manager, Darral Beresford at NYK’s Northampton head office recently following the achievement by nine more sites of the ISO9001 Quality Management standard and ISO14001 Environmental Management by a further five.
Date:
04/08/2008
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Electric pedestrian trucks for a range of applications
Forklift truck manufacturer Jungheinrich has announced the launch of the EJE C20 - a new energy efficient electric pedestrian pallet truck designed to be suitable for order picking and light stacking work.
Equipped with a powerful, maintenance-free drive motor with AC technology, the truck offers high levels of energy efficiency as well as high travel speeds and powerful acceleration.
Date:
04/08/2008
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Productivity soars as DCT Gdansk throughput increases
The new Polish container terminal operator DCT Gdansk is seeing a steady rise in throughput, now averaging around 10,000TEU per month, and as it becomes busier, so its workforce is gaining valuable experience. Handling rates are reflecting this with a new record being set recently at the terminal.
Date:
30/07/2008
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AFI-Uplift Wrap Up Tank Contract
These two AFI-Uplift scissor lifts have helped to carry out one of the UK’s biggest ever shrink wrapping jobs – involving two storage tanks each measuring 60m x 15m.
The AFI 9250 diesel scissors were hired by PK Marine Freight Services to shrink wrap the two tanks in a special waterproof membrane for long term storage at Ellesmere Port Dock before they are shipped to an overseas customer.
Date:
30/07/2008
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Habasit Rossi conveying savings for furniture makers
With UK furniture manufacturers facing escalating energy and raw materials prices, the drive for greater cost efficiencies is causing many in the industry to re-evaluate their current product handling. Improvements to existing conveyor systems can not only achieve higher levels of output but must also reduce costs and production downtimes.
Date:
30/07/2008
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Fresh approach from Habasit Rossi
Habasit Rossi Ltd is bringing a new concept to the adage of belting up by giving away hundreds of belt charts to potential customers in the fresh produce sector.
Date:
08/07/2008
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New Depot for PHS Teacrate’s Expanding Team
PHS Teacrate opens a new state-of-the-art depot and appoints a Key Account Manager to provide a more attentive service for valued customers.
PHS Teacrate, the UK’s largest crate rental company, has been busy recruiting essential personnel to join its expanding team at the brand new, state-of-the-art facility in Beckton. Substantial investment at the site has provided an excellent base for staff in East London, including sales and operations staff.
Date:
08/07/2008
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FMG and Lufthansa Cargo in strategic cargo cooperation initiative
FMG, the Munich Airport operating company, and Lufthansa Cargo AG have signed a memorandum of understanding in which both parties reaffirm their resolve to “work together to take Munich Airport to the top of the rankings among its competitors in the European cargo segments.” Core elements of this partnership for strategic growth are joint development, design and utilization as well as expansion of the freight facilities at Munich Airport. A key element in the cooperation is the regular integration of Munich into the cargo flight network of Lufthansa or its partner companies.
Date:
07/07/2008
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Cutting the paper wait
APS Group, the Cheshire-based print management specialist, has opened a new 50,000 sq ft warehouse building close to its existing Head Office, production and storage/distribution facilities in Cheadle Heath. The development is to keep pace with APS’s continued growth.
Date:
07/07/2008
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September 2008 - Tokyo, 9th - 11th
LOGIS-TECH TOKYO is held once a every two years and is well known as one of the largest logistics exhibition in Asia. Each edition is packed with more than 300 exhibiting companies and over 100,000 visitors. Leading distribution companies from Japan as well as enterprises from all over the world are on hand.
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September 2008 - London,
30th-October 2nd
Courier and Parcel Logistics
This is the premier international trade show and conference dedicated to the fastgrowing global express and parcel delivery services sector.
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January 2009 - Chicago, 12th - 15th
ProMat Delivers Your World
In January 2009, tens of thousands of material handling and logistics buyers from more than 90 countries will meet at Chicago’s McCormick Place South. They will come to see, touch and operate the solutions of over 700 of the top material handling and logistics providers. The 300,000 square foot show floor will feature manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, assembly, logistics and IT solutions for the supply chain.
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A truck for all seasons
With so many of the world’s major
forklift truck manufacturers flexing
their muscles at various international
material handling events this Summer
it takes skill and ingenuity to rise
above the pile of new products on
show.
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Maximise the motors
How can companies get the most
from their forklift fleet? Guest
columnist Paul Sercombe, Sales
Director of Transmon Engineering,
offers 10 tips to help Managers get
the most from their fleet management
system.
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Coping with change
I find it hard to believe that oil is suddenly
twice as expensive to get out of the ground.
I’m sure the industry experts would disagree,
but to my mind one barrel of oil is pretty
much like another. Yet a barrel one week
seems to cost plenty more than one the week
before.
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Put people first in the hub
Putting people first is a must for
warehouse operators according
to Morgan
Barrington,
marketing
director of the
safety specialists
the Troax
Group.
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The supermarket savers
At European supermarket chain ALDI
they say “Spend a little, live a lot!”
This is the company’s main
advertising slogan and now, with
over 300 outlets in the UK (50 more
were opened last year alone), this
very successful German family-owned
company is rapidly expanding its UK
operation from its small start in 1990.
They specialise in having “normal”
prices which usually beat the rival
supermarkets “sale” prices.
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The widest range of all
At CeMAT Hannover David
Priestman met with Hyster Europe’s
Directors to discuss, in particular,
the company’s ‘Big Truck’ products
and market viewpoint.
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