World’s leading refrigeration rental company extends RFID system to the USA.
November 23, 2018
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World’s leading refrigeration rental company extends RFID system to the USA.

Image An operator using a handheld reader for Lowe Rental’s RFID system The world’s leading supplier of rented fridges, freezers and catering equipment is planning to extend its…

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First Impressions Matter: Why You Should Invest In The Cleaning And Care Of Your Warehouse.
November 16, 2018
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First Impressions Matter: Why You Should Invest In The Cleaning And Care Of Your Warehouse.

When it comes to goods-in, human error is the top issue in 46% of warehouses, pointing to a lack of efficiency and organization on some level. While these errors…

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360 DEGREE ADDITIONS EXTEND HYSTER® FORTENS® ALL ROUND BENEFITS.
November 11, 2018
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360 DEGREE ADDITIONS EXTEND HYSTER® FORTENS® ALL ROUND BENEFITS.

Increased demand and diversity in materials handling operations is driving the development of solutions that go beyond trucks, according to Hyster Europe. To enhance the tough range of…

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Climate-Effective Packaging: Impact on the Environmental Efficiency of Supply Chains
October 20, 2018
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Climate-Effective Packaging: Impact on the Environmental Efficiency of Supply Chains

Henrik Pålsson Packaging has a major impact on the environmental efficiency of supply chains. These are just a few examples of the many ways that packaging affects the…

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Clipper Logistics have introduced to its fleet in 11 new vehicles and 16 trailers designed to reduce carbon emissions.
October 20, 2018
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Clipper Logistics have introduced to its fleet in 11 new vehicles and 16 trailers designed to reduce carbon emissions.

Delivering on their vision to limit the impact their operations have on the environment, Clipper Logistics have introduced to its fleet in 11 new vehicles and 16 trailers…

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Brakes Gears Up For Safer City Deliveries With Fuel-Efficient Mercedes-Benz Econic.
October 5, 2018
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Brakes Gears Up For Safer City Deliveries With Fuel-Efficient Mercedes-Benz Econic.

The UK’s leading supplier of food to the catering industry is now servicing customers in central London with the first fridge-bodied Mercedes-Benz Econic to feature the manufacturer’s own…

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New projects look at the future of carbon emission reductions in commercial fleets and freight.
October 3, 2018
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New projects look at the future of carbon emission reductions in commercial fleets and freight.

“What role can vehicle-to-grid and electrification play in freight?” asks Heriot-Watt University and Flexible Power Systems  Heriot-Watt University and energy systems company Flexible Power Systems (FPS) have been…

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PD Ports Become First UK Port Operator To Commit To Preventing Plastic Pellets From Leaking Into The Sea.
October 3, 2018
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PD Ports Become First UK Port Operator To Commit To Preventing Plastic Pellets From Leaking Into The Sea.

Teesport has become the first UK port to actively minimise the risk of plastic pellets from leaking into the environment, as its operator PD Ports signs up to…

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Shippers Suspect Sulphur Stitch-Up.
October 1, 2018
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Shippers Suspect Sulphur Stitch-Up.

The Global Shippers Forum has reacted with suspicion to the announcement by the Maersk container shipping line of new fuel surcharge arrangements from 1 January 2019 to recover…

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Port Operations Preparing For A Zero Emissions Future.
October 1, 2018
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Port Operations Preparing For A Zero Emissions Future.

Faced with increasing regulation, many port operators are now looking to achieve zero emissions with their handling equipment. With commonly used equipment, such as ReachStackers, Empty and Laden…

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