Voice technology has enabled food distributor, Brakes, to increase accuracy and speed of picking operations across its sixteen sites. The technology could soon be used for goods inwards, put-away, replenishment and loading. By Greg Tanner
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HMT Shipping of Warrenpoint, Co Down has added four curtainsiders from Dennison Trailers to its fleet of 450 trailers. The 13.7m curtainsiders with 156mm deep neck were delivered to HMT’s Heysham depot from Dennison’s factory in Lancaster.
Two recent reports on European logistics have highlighted the opportunities for third party logistics companies and distribution warehouse developers.
Developer Terrace Hill has scored a double on the distribution front in the last few weeks; in a joint venture with Stoford Developments
Celebrating 20 years in the road transport industry, Teleroute has created a commemorative book to mark the occasion.
Skills for Logistics, the Sector Skills Council has unveiled its new ‘Experience Counts’ project, which involves the design and delivery of short customer care learning packages.
Ascroft Transport has taken delivery of two FH-520 Tractor Units specified with a range of home comforts any driver would appreciate.
Mitchell’s of Mansfield has won a new distribution contract with Italian heating giant IRSAP.
Associated British Ports has rejected a takeover bid of 730 pence a share saying that it is “wholly inadequate”.
Suttons Transport Group is the first UK logistics service provider to become a signatory to the European Road Safety Charter.
