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Is it time to ban PVC? Ohio freight train crash reopens the debate

E&T

In reviews, ‘Flying Green’ author Christopher de Bellaigue admits the title of his book might sound unlikely given the record of aviation’s first century, but hopes the sector can rediscover the pioneering zest of its earliest years. Will air travel ever be guilt-free?

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DP World launches worldwide digital platforms throughout the supply chain to move global trade online

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

The connected ecosystem of platforms will enable freight forwarders and any business, to book shipments of cargo from and to anywhere in the world, by any combination of sea, land and air. DP World has launched cutting-edge online logistics tools and services, covering sea, land and air shipping around the world.

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Celebrating excellence in growth

Manufacturer's Monthly

They’ve got order books at record highs, but are struggling to deliver in terms of the global supply chain in particular with high lead times and high freight costs. “From talking with clients, even as recently as the last couple of weeks, you can tell that a lot of those disruptions are still impacting businesses,” he said.

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Logistics UK’s Popular Fleet Engineer Conference to Return in June 2023

MEM

Logistics UK supports, shapes and stands up for safe and efficient logistics, and is the only business group which represents the whole industry, with members from the road, rail, sea and air industries, as well as the buyers of freight services such as retailers and manufacturers whose businesses depend on the efficient movement of goods.

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Digital dash: How electronic management tools are helping revolutionise the transport workplace

SMMT

For example, Dunstable-based Falcon Freight has seen an improvement in planning times after introducing transport management system (TMS) Mandata Go last year. Meanwhile, Blackpool Transport has rolled out a new system from Freeway Fleet Systems which has seen a switch to paperless working.

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Austin begins manufacturing truck trays in Indonesia for US orders

AU Manufacturing

The ASX-listed company said in a press release that the Casper plant has shown significant growth in the last two years and has a healthy order book forecast through FY24. Austin said it has decided that Indonesian manufacture and freight to the US provide a present cost advantage in addition to the capacity advantage for the US.

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Europa – Supplying Innovation for Just-in-Time Manufacturers

MEM

European road freight specialist Europa Road , for example, created its market-first Money Back Guarantee to ensure time-critical deliveries and offer peace of mind for customers. This is why logistics companies are deploying new strategies to streamline their supply chains.