Fall in exports & imports – industry reaction
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Fall in exports & imports – industry reaction

Figures released by the Office for National Statistics today show that exports to the EU fell by 40.7% in January 2021, equivalent to £5.6bn ($7.8bn) less trade with the…

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Over half of fleet drivers have experienced decline in mental health this winter
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Over half of fleet drivers have experienced decline in mental health this winter

35% of fleet drivers experienced a rise in stress levels due to the pandemic Nearly 1 in 3 drivers have been working longer hours throughout the pandemic, with…

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HERMES LEADS NEW CNG VEHICLE TRIALS
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HERMES LEADS NEW CNG VEHICLE TRIALS

Hermes UK, the leading consumer delivery company, is one of the first companies to trial the IVECO Eurocargo, a new 12 tonne vehicle, which runs on CNG (compressed…

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Let’s hear it for warehouse mobility
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Let’s hear it for warehouse mobility

Due to the e-commerce boom and the current general shortage of low cost labour, warehouse managers are under greater pressure than ever, says Eric Carter, Solutions Architect at Indigo Software. KPIs relating…

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RENOVOTEC AND ITALIAN HI-TECH CUSTOM GROUP AGREE UK DISTRIBUTION DEAL
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RENOVOTEC AND ITALIAN HI-TECH CUSTOM GROUP AGREE UK DISTRIBUTION DEAL

Renovotec to distribute over 120 Custom printing, POS, scanning and mobile computing products in the UK – targeting OEM manufacturer sales Renovotec to market Custom solutions to UK…

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BCMPA WEBSITE UPDATES CONTRIBUTE TO 70% INCREASE IN ENQUIRIES FOR OUTSOURCING SERVICES
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BCMPA WEBSITE UPDATES CONTRIBUTE TO 70% INCREASE IN ENQUIRIES FOR OUTSOURCING SERVICES

The BCMPA, the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics, has made it even easier for companies looking for outsourcing partners to find the most appropriate providers for their requirements by adding greater search functionality to its website.   …

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KNAPP wins major contract with Arvato for Douglas
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KNAPP wins major contract with Arvato for Douglas

Global service provider, Arvato Supply Chain Solutions, has awarded the contract for logistics automation at its new DC in Hamm, near Dortmund, to KNAPP AG. The facility will…

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BCMPA REPORTS OUTSOURCING GROWTH AND RESILIENCE
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BCMPA REPORTS OUTSOURCING GROWTH AND RESILIENCE

Demand for outsourcing services remained high during 2020 as many brand owners and manufacturers sought to respond to changing market requirements brought about by the pandemic, according to…

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Geotab and VisionTrack offer DVS-compliant solution to help improve pedestrian and cyclist safety in the UK
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Geotab and VisionTrack offer DVS-compliant solution to help improve pedestrian and cyclist safety in the UK

Now available on the Geotab Marketplace, the VisionTrack DVS solution meets Transport for London’s new Direct Vision Standard requirements Geotab, a global leader in IoT and connected transportation,…

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James Jones & Sons Ltd announces the acquisition of GT Timber Ltd, the parent company of Taylormade Timber Products Ltd and Kerr Timber Products Ltd
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James Jones & Sons Ltd announces the acquisition of GT Timber Ltd, the parent company of Taylormade Timber Products Ltd and Kerr Timber Products Ltd

James Jones & Sons Ltd has announced the acquisition of GT Timber Ltd, the holding company of Taylormade Timber Products Ltd and Kerr Timber Products Ltd which operate…

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