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Month: January 2019

Route Scheduling Expert Supports Hospice Charity Initiative

Posted on by David Priestman

Dorking-based Paragon Software Systems has supported the St Gemma’s Hospice annual Christmas tree disposal service, helping the charity to raise more than £20,000 to care for terminally ill people in West Yorkshire. The company provided route planning expertise to support the collection and recycling of more than 1,400 Christmas trees in and around the city of Leeds during January. Using its advanced routing and scheduling software, Paragon designed transport plans to maximise the number of trees collected by a fleet of 10 vans driven by a team of local volunteers.

Simple and effective routes were created for tree collections spread across 11 postcode areas which were then delivered to nearby recycling sites in Leeds. Easy-to-use transport manifests were also supplied to the team of volunteer drivers with each schedule designed to minimise the journey times and fuel usage.

Emma Heslington, Fundraising Assistant at St Gemma’s Hospice commented: “We would like to thank everyone involved at Paragon for their support again this year. Their efforts are hugely appreciated, enabling us to save hours of route planning and reduce the demands on our highly-valued team of volunteers. We have had some great feedback about the planned routes, with many of our teams saying how easy the schedules were to follow.”

William Salter, Managing Director at Paragon Software Systems said: “St Gemma’s Hospice is making a huge difference to people’s lives, providing vital care for terminally ill people in West Yorkshire, so we are proud to have the opportunity to continue our relationship. It is important for organisations such as Paragon to help in any way they can to ensure charities like St Gemma’s Hospice are able to raise the funds they need to support their valuable work.”

Maritime Transport and DB Cargo Partner to Boost UK Railfreight Capacity

Posted on by Keith McKinley

Two of the UK’s largest freight operators have announced plans to combine their expertise to increase railfreight capacity and competition in the intermodal market.

After reaching agreement in principle with DB Cargo UK, Maritime Transport Ltd. has announced the launch of a new division – ‘Maritime Intermodal’ which will initially contract four dedicated services out of Felixstowe and Southampton.

Maritime is currently Road Haulier of the Year and DB Cargo UK is Rail Freight Operator of the Year. The long-term agreement will enable each organisation to operate to its strengths, driving up service and efficiency which will result in increased intermodal capacity and growth in railfreight.

Under the terms of the proposed agreement:
• DB Cargo UK will be contracted to run Maritime Intermodal’s rail operations out of Felixstowe and Southampton.
• Maritime Intermodal will take on responsibility for DB Cargo UK’s terminals in Trafford Park, Manchester and Wakefield in West Yorkshire, thus strengthening the road haulier’s national network of strategic hubs.
• Maritime Intermodal is committed to significant investment in both equipment and groundworks at the two sites, improving terminal turnaround times whilst also increasing container storage capacities. The terminals will remain open-access to both intermodal and non-intermodal services. Maritime Intermodal will retain existing services and seek additional services from all UK ports with all freight operating companies with the intention of increasing its intermodal offering.
• Maritime Intermodal will take responsibility for DB Cargo UK’s existing intermodal customers on its Felixstowe and Southampton services.
• DB Cargo UK will retain and grow its remaining intermodal business including key flows to and from Scotland.

Maritime Transport and DB Cargo Partner to Boost UK Railfreight Capacity

Posted on by Keith McKinley

Two of the UK’s largest freight operators have announced plans to combine their expertise to increase railfreight capacity and competition in the intermodal market.

After reaching agreement in principle with DB Cargo UK, Maritime Transport Ltd. has announced the launch of a new division – ‘Maritime Intermodal’ which will initially contract four dedicated services out of Felixstowe and Southampton.

Maritime is currently Road Haulier of the Year and DB Cargo UK is Rail Freight Operator of the Year. The long-term agreement will enable each organisation to operate to its strengths, driving up service and efficiency which will result in increased intermodal capacity and growth in railfreight.

Under the terms of the proposed agreement:
• DB Cargo UK will be contracted to run Maritime Intermodal’s rail operations out of Felixstowe and Southampton.
• Maritime Intermodal will take on responsibility for DB Cargo UK’s terminals in Trafford Park, Manchester and Wakefield in West Yorkshire, thus strengthening the road haulier’s national network of strategic hubs.
• Maritime Intermodal is committed to significant investment in both equipment and groundworks at the two sites, improving terminal turnaround times whilst also increasing container storage capacities. The terminals will remain open-access to both intermodal and non-intermodal services. Maritime Intermodal will retain existing services and seek additional services from all UK ports with all freight operating companies with the intention of increasing its intermodal offering.
• Maritime Intermodal will take responsibility for DB Cargo UK’s existing intermodal customers on its Felixstowe and Southampton services.
• DB Cargo UK will retain and grow its remaining intermodal business including key flows to and from Scotland.

Maritime Transport and DB Cargo Partner to Boost UK Railfreight Capacity

Posted on by David Priestman

Two of the UK’s largest freight operators have announced plans to combine their expertise to increase railfreight capacity and competition in the intermodal market.

After reaching agreement in principle with DB Cargo UK, Maritime Transport Ltd. has announced the launch of a new division – ‘Maritime Intermodal’ which will initially contract four dedicated services out of Felixstowe and Southampton.

Maritime is currently Road Haulier of the Year and DB Cargo UK is Rail Freight Operator of the Year. The long-term agreement will enable each organisation to operate to its strengths, driving up service and efficiency which will result in increased intermodal capacity and growth in railfreight.

Under the terms of the proposed agreement:
• DB Cargo UK will be contracted to run Maritime Intermodal’s rail operations out of Felixstowe and Southampton.
• Maritime Intermodal will take on responsibility for DB Cargo UK’s terminals in Trafford Park, Manchester and Wakefield in West Yorkshire, thus strengthening the road haulier’s national network of strategic hubs.
• Maritime Intermodal is committed to significant investment in both equipment and groundworks at the two sites, improving terminal turnaround times whilst also increasing container storage capacities. The terminals will remain open-access to both intermodal and non-intermodal services. Maritime Intermodal will retain existing services and seek additional services from all UK ports with all freight operating companies with the intention of increasing its intermodal offering.
• Maritime Intermodal will take responsibility for DB Cargo UK’s existing intermodal customers on its Felixstowe and Southampton services.
• DB Cargo UK will retain and grow its remaining intermodal business including key flows to and from Scotland.

Snooker Legend Davis to Host FTA Multimodal Awards

Posted on by Keith McKinley

Nominations and entries for the 2019 FTA Multimodal Awards are open, and snooker legend Steve Davis, OBE, has been announced as the host of the gala event.

The FTA Multimodal Awards recognise best in class across all modes of transport and logistics services, including categories for Shipper of the Year and Young Logistics Professional, as well as the Multimodal Personality of the Year Award.

The winners will be announced on 18th June 2019 at an awards ceremony on the first day of the Multimodal show, and nominations can be made online until 29th March 2019.

“The FTA Multimodal Awards night is an important event at Multimodal and provides a platform to recognise outstanding achievements in the industry, while championing young professionals, and highlighting innovation and good practice,” said Robert Jervis, Logistics Portfolio Director at Clarion Events.

“At Multimodal, we celebrate excellence in logistics and offer opportunities to network and learn from leading figures in the industry.”

Nominations for the services awards, which include Air Cargo Operator of the Year and 3PL of the Year, are voted for by the thousands of readers of the Multimodal newsletter, exhibitors at Multimodal 2019, and FTA members.

The Young Logistics Professional and Shipper categories are judged by a panel of industry leaders, which this year includes; Stavros Evangelakakis, Head of Global Healthcare, Cargolux, and Chairman of the Cool Chain Association; Daniel MacGregor, Co-founder at Nexiot; Peter Ward, Chief Executive Officer of the UK Warehousing Association; James Hookham, Deputy Chief Chairman, Freight Transport Association; Adele-Louise Carter, Liverpool – Humber Optimisation of Freight Transport Project Manager, P&O Ferries; and Jervis.

“Logistics is a dynamic and exciting industry and yet we often struggle to attract young people to join us,” said Evangelakakis.

“The FTA Multimodal Awards represent a fantastic opportunity to showcase young talent and I am looking forward to being part of a judging panel, which will champion best in class.”

Over 650 guests are expected to attend the winner’s VIP dinner and ceremony at the VOX Conference Centre, Resorts World at the NEC Birmingham, on the first day of the Multimodal 2019 exhibition.

Nominations can be made online at multimodal.org.uk/awards

Snooker Legend Davis to Host FTA Multimodal Awards

Posted on by David Priestman

Nominations and entries for the 2019 FTA Multimodal Awards are open, and snooker legend Steve Davis, OBE, has been announced as the host of the gala event.

The FTA Multimodal Awards recognise best in class across all modes of transport and logistics services, including categories for Shipper of the Year and Young Logistics Professional, as well as the Multimodal Personality of the Year Award.

The winners will be announced on 18th June 2019 at an awards ceremony on the first day of the Multimodal show, and nominations can be made online until 29th March 2019.

“The FTA Multimodal Awards night is an important event at Multimodal and provides a platform to recognise outstanding achievements in the industry, while championing young professionals, and highlighting innovation and good practice,” said Robert Jervis, Logistics Portfolio Director at Clarion Events.

“At Multimodal, we celebrate excellence in logistics and offer opportunities to network and learn from leading figures in the industry.”

Nominations for the services awards, which include Air Cargo Operator of the Year and 3PL of the Year, are voted for by the thousands of readers of the Multimodal newsletter, exhibitors at Multimodal 2019, and FTA members.

The Young Logistics Professional and Shipper categories are judged by a panel of industry leaders, which this year includes; Stavros Evangelakakis, Head of Global Healthcare, Cargolux, and Chairman of the Cool Chain Association; Daniel MacGregor, Co-founder at Nexiot; Peter Ward, Chief Executive Officer of the UK Warehousing Association; James Hookham, Deputy Chief Chairman, Freight Transport Association; Adele-Louise Carter, Liverpool – Humber Optimisation of Freight Transport Project Manager, P&O Ferries; and Jervis.

“Logistics is a dynamic and exciting industry and yet we often struggle to attract young people to join us,” said Evangelakakis.

“The FTA Multimodal Awards represent a fantastic opportunity to showcase young talent and I am looking forward to being part of a judging panel, which will champion best in class.”

Over 650 guests are expected to attend the winner’s VIP dinner and ceremony at the VOX Conference Centre, Resorts World at the NEC Birmingham, on the first day of the Multimodal 2019 exhibition.

Nominations can be made online at multimodal.org.uk/awards

Snooker Legend Davis to Host FTA Multimodal Awards

Posted on by Keith McKinley

Nominations and entries for the 2019 FTA Multimodal Awards are open, and snooker legend Steve Davis, OBE, has been announced as the host of the gala event.

The FTA Multimodal Awards recognise best in class across all modes of transport and logistics services, including categories for Shipper of the Year and Young Logistics Professional, as well as the Multimodal Personality of the Year Award.

The winners will be announced on 18th June 2019 at an awards ceremony on the first day of the Multimodal show, and nominations can be made online until 29th March 2019.

“The FTA Multimodal Awards night is an important event at Multimodal and provides a platform to recognise outstanding achievements in the industry, while championing young professionals, and highlighting innovation and good practice,” said Robert Jervis, Logistics Portfolio Director at Clarion Events.

“At Multimodal, we celebrate excellence in logistics and offer opportunities to network and learn from leading figures in the industry.”

Nominations for the services awards, which include Air Cargo Operator of the Year and 3PL of the Year, are voted for by the thousands of readers of the Multimodal newsletter, exhibitors at Multimodal 2019, and FTA members.

The Young Logistics Professional and Shipper categories are judged by a panel of industry leaders, which this year includes; Stavros Evangelakakis, Head of Global Healthcare, Cargolux, and Chairman of the Cool Chain Association; Daniel MacGregor, Co-founder at Nexiot; Peter Ward, Chief Executive Officer of the UK Warehousing Association; James Hookham, Deputy Chief Chairman, Freight Transport Association; Adele-Louise Carter, Liverpool – Humber Optimisation of Freight Transport Project Manager, P&O Ferries; and Jervis.

“Logistics is a dynamic and exciting industry and yet we often struggle to attract young people to join us,” said Evangelakakis.

“The FTA Multimodal Awards represent a fantastic opportunity to showcase young talent and I am looking forward to being part of a judging panel, which will champion best in class.”

Over 650 guests are expected to attend the winner’s VIP dinner and ceremony at the VOX Conference Centre, Resorts World at the NEC Birmingham, on the first day of the Multimodal 2019 exhibition.

Nominations can be made online at multimodal.org.uk/awards

UK Code of Practice for Safe Packaging and Transport of Empty Glass Containers

Posted on by David Priestman

British Glass, the representative body for the UK glass industry, has released its new Code of Practice guide for the safe packaging and transport of empty glass containers.

Designed to give the best practice guidance on the safest methods of packaging and transport to customers, the document is aimed at a number of different stakeholders across the glass industry’s supply chain.

These include container manufacturers, packer fillers, merchants, equipment suppliers and logistics companies.

The new guide has been developed by Paul Pearcy, Environment, Health and Safety Advisor at British Glass, in consultation with the Health and Safety and technical committee, and supersedes the TEC 11 document, which previously gave advice on the same subject.

Commenting on the code of practice, Mr Pearcy said:
“We are proud to say that the glass industry has helped to shape this code of practice and I hope that this document will be a useful guide for stakeholders across the supply chain.”

You can find the guide here.

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UK Code of Practice for Safe Packaging and Transport of Empty Glass Containers

Posted on by Paul Hamblin

British Glass, the representative body for the UK glass industry, has released its new Code of Practice guide for the safe packaging and transport of empty glass containers.

Designed to give the best practice guidance on the safest methods of packaging and transport to customers, the document is aimed at a number of different stakeholders across the glass industry’s supply chain.

These include container manufacturers, packer fillers, merchants, equipment suppliers and logistics companies.

The new guide has been developed by Paul Pearcy, Environment, Health and Safety Advisor at British Glass, in consultation with the Health and Safety and technical committee, and supersedes the TEC 11 document, which previously gave advice on the same subject.

Commenting on the code of practice, Mr Pearcy said:
“We are proud to say that the glass industry has helped to shape this code of practice and I hope that this document will be a useful guide for stakeholders across the supply chain.”

You can find the guide here.

UK Code of Practice for Safe Packaging and Transport of Empty Glass Containers

Posted on by Paul Hamblin

British Glass, the representative body for the UK glass industry, has released its new Code of Practice guide for the safe packaging and transport of empty glass containers.

Designed to give the best practice guidance on the safest methods of packaging and transport to customers, the document is aimed at a number of different stakeholders across the glass industry’s supply chain.

These include container manufacturers, packer fillers, merchants, equipment suppliers and logistics companies.

The new guide has been developed by Paul Pearcy, Environment, Health and Safety Advisor at British Glass, in consultation with the Health and Safety and technical committee, and supersedes the TEC 11 document, which previously gave advice on the same subject.

Commenting on the code of practice, Mr Pearcy said:
“We are proud to say that the glass industry has helped to shape this code of practice and I hope that this document will be a useful guide for stakeholders across the supply chain.”

You can find the guide here.

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