Employment Timebomb Could Break The Supply Chain, Warns FTA.
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Employment Timebomb Could Break The Supply Chain, Warns FTA.

While much attention has been focused on the latest overall UK unemployment figures, published last week by the Office of National Statistics, the association which represents businesses in…

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Forwarders Say Government Statements Still Leave Questions Unanswered.
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Forwarders Say Government Statements Still Leave Questions Unanswered.

It is interesting that the UK Government has today supplied information to businesses on trading with the EU if there’s no Brexit deal. “As most of the visible…

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UKWA calls for change in food inspection procedures to ease post-Brexit supply chain fears.
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UKWA calls for change in food inspection procedures to ease post-Brexit supply chain fears.

The United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) is calling on the Government to adopt new legislation that allows foodstuffs entering the country to be inspected at inland premises –…

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Automation Proves The Right Remedy For Sigma Pharmaceuticals.
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Automation Proves The Right Remedy For Sigma Pharmaceuticals.

Watford-based Sigma Pharmaceuticals has installed automated handling systems from KNAPP as part of its long-term growth strategy. Family-owned wholesaler, Sigma Pharmaceuticals plc, opened its new headquarters and automated…

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How Logistics Companies Prepare For Brexit.
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How Logistics Companies Prepare For Brexit.

With over 40% of Britain’s food sourced from abroad, ports like Dover will have a tough time coping with the influx of vehicles. This is not due to an…

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Rhenus Opens Its First Branch In New Zealand.
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Rhenus Opens Its First Branch In New Zealand.

The Rhenus Group now has its own entity in New Zealand – Rhenus Logistics NZ. The first business site commences operation in Auckland on 20 August 2018. Rhenus…

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LF&E Refrigerated Transport Upgrades Paragon Routing And Scheduling Software To Support Nationwide Growth.
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LF&E Refrigerated Transport Upgrades Paragon Routing And Scheduling Software To Support Nationwide Growth.

LF&E Refrigerated Transport has upgraded its Paragon routing and scheduling software to meet growing demand for specialist temperature-controlled logistics services in the heavily-regulated pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. The…

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How Trucks Are Leading The Autonomous Vehicle Revolution In The Logistics Industry.
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How Trucks Are Leading The Autonomous Vehicle Revolution In The Logistics Industry.

With the rise of self-driving vehicles, it starts with logistics, trucking, and freights. In fact, trucks deliver 70% of the United States freight by weight, which is about…

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HighJump Expands Global Footprint in Eastern, Central Africa with BIDCO Africa Limited.
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HighJump Expands Global Footprint in Eastern, Central Africa with BIDCO Africa Limited.

Kenya-based leading consumer goods manufacturer BIDCO AFRICA chooses HighJump and iWMS to evolve workflow with solutions for the supply chain of tomorrow HighJump, a global provider of supply…

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DSV And Clarks Open First Facility On Mainland Europe.
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DSV And Clarks Open First Facility On Mainland Europe.

DSV and Clarks, a leading British shoe manufacturer, are happy to announce plans for a 10,000 m2 distribution centre on Mainland Europe. DSV will be operating the facility…

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