Glass cullet rides the rails from the Port of Tilbury.
September 6, 2017
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Glass cullet rides the rails from the Port of Tilbury.

The Port of Tilbury, London’s major port, and URM UK loaded their first train of bulk glass cullet processed from a new recycling facility at the port. 1200 tonnes…

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Leading HGV training provider welcomes driverless vehicles.
September 4, 2017
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Leading HGV training provider welcomes driverless vehicles.

Photocaption: System Group’s Colin Gordon says the transport and logistics sector needs to embrace ‘driverless’ technology but safety should always be paramount. TRIALS of ‘driverless’ commercial vehicles planned…

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Don’t Shout, Stamp! – Stamp out box loss.
September 2, 2017
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Don’t Shout, Stamp! – Stamp out box loss.

Clear pallet box ownership can lessen loss. Customers can now have speedy foil stamping of Dolav plastic box pallets and lids from stock in Watton. For the Ace,…

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TGW completes sustainable national logistics hub for Swiss climate technology group Walter Meier.
August 22, 2017
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TGW completes sustainable national logistics hub for Swiss climate technology group Walter Meier.

Automated materials handling solutions specialist TGW Logistics has completed a national logistics hub in Nebikon, Switzerland for Swiss climate technology group Walter Meier, a wholesaler of heating and…

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The world’s biggest logistics company races towards net-zero emissions.
August 21, 2017
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The world’s biggest logistics company races towards net-zero emissions.

DHL is the largest logistics and express delivery company in the world. It’s not surprising that its carbon emissions are massive. But those emissions have declined substantively in…

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For an economical and sustainable operation, cement manufacturer relies on Beumer.
August 18, 2017
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For an economical and sustainable operation, cement manufacturer relies on Beumer.

Cement manufacturer Aalborg Portland A/S relies on the Pipe Conveyor of BEUMER Group: An economically convincing alternative The manufacture of cement is particularly energy intensive. For an economical…

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The forklift journey to a fossil fuel free world.
August 17, 2017
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The forklift journey to a fossil fuel free world.

By Malcolm Mitchell – Managing Director, Amvar Handling Solutions The UK Government has confirmed the phasing out of petrol and diesel engine cars and vans over the next…

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Transporting Fruits and Vegetables Economically and Sustainably .
August 15, 2017
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Transporting Fruits and Vegetables Economically and Sustainably .

Cabka-IPS is presenting boxes and pallets for efficient food trade at Fruit Attraction. High circulation numbers in the distribution of fruit and vegetables require cost-efficient, robust and reliable…

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Just 22% of companies address child labour in supply chain.
August 11, 2017
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Just 22% of companies address child labour in supply chain.

Only 22% of companies are addressing child labour concerns in the supply chain, while only 23% are actively tackling climate change. The results of a new survey of…

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Lighting efficiency should be at the heart of any serious environmental policy.
August 9, 2017
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Lighting efficiency should be at the heart of any serious environmental policy.

Despite the great strides taken in recent years to run businesses in a more environmentally-friendly way, companies are still failing to cut their energy burn and its costing…

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