James Jones & Sons Ltd announces the acquisition of UK Pallet Collars
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James Jones & Sons Ltd announces the acquisition of UK Pallet Collars

James Jones & Sons Ltd, one of the UK’s leading pallet and packaging businesses and owner of Billington (International) Ltd has announced the acquisition of UK Pallet Collars…

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Inflexibility, working while sick and not valued – new research reveals fragmented reality for UK’s deskless workforce
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Inflexibility, working while sick and not valued – new research reveals fragmented reality for UK’s deskless workforce

Over half have attended work when sick because they can’t afford to stay home        1 in 3 don’t feel valued by their manager         58% have considered…

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BravoTran launches automation platform for freight forwarders
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BravoTran launches automation platform for freight forwarders

BravoTran, Inc. has announced its official company launch and the release of a new document management and automation platform for freight forwarders. As a direct spinout from HubTran—recently…

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Data capture busters
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Data capture busters

Mark Wharton, IBML’s business development manager looks at how firms in the transport and logistics industry can apply data capture solutions to streamline information sharing in the supply chain  It ranks as one of the Second…

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How to measure good compliance vs bad compliance – and why cheaper service providers can damage a shipper’s business.
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How to measure good compliance vs bad compliance – and why cheaper service providers can damage a shipper’s business.

Too often clients seek to cut corners in the hope of saving money. But the results can be devastating, says Bidvest International Logistics. Road continues to be the transport…

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Sponsorship deals put Walker in the fast lane
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Sponsorship deals put Walker in the fast lane

Walker Logistics – the online fulfilment and logistics solutions specialist – has announced that it will be sponsoring two of the drivers competing in this year’s British Touring…

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IT designed to suit garment manufacturing supply chains
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IT designed to suit garment manufacturing supply chains

These are exciting times for UK garment manufacturers – if they embrace digitalisation, writes Karl H. Lauri, managing team member at MRPeasy.com. Significant changes are under way in…

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NEW SOS APP LAUNCHED TO HELP ROAD TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS PROFESSIONALS GET HOME SAFELY
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NEW SOS APP LAUNCHED TO HELP ROAD TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS PROFESSIONALS GET HOME SAFELY

A new app has been launched to turn smartphones into personal safety devices that provide live, round the clock assistance for logistics and road transport professionals travelling to…

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VISIONTRACK CONTINUES RAPID GROWTH WITH US EXPANSION
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VISIONTRACK CONTINUES RAPID GROWTH WITH US EXPANSION

VisionTrack, the leading provider of cloud-based video telematics, has expanded its international footprint with the launch of a new US business. The company aims to capitalise on growing…

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NEW RESEARCH SHINES LIGHT ON TECHNOLOGY’S ROLE IN LONE WORKER SAFETY FOR THE ROAD TRANSPORT SECTOR
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NEW RESEARCH SHINES LIGHT ON TECHNOLOGY’S ROLE IN LONE WORKER SAFETY FOR THE ROAD TRANSPORT SECTOR

New research amongst over 120 health and safety specialists, including those within the road transport sector, has highlighted the rising importance of technology to help prevent, manage and…

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