3541. FTA Brexit Priorities
August 31, 2016
Britain’s recent vote in favour of leaving the European Union is predicted to impact all parts of the UK economy, and the logistics industry is no exception. With a majority of those surveyed assessing the short-term outlook of their prospects negatively - in light of Brexit - and half of all survey...
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3542. Apply for Funding to Trial Low-Emissions Vehicles
August 31, 2016
As climate change remains at the forefront of the public mind, various bodies are working to try to reduce carbon emissions. However, with the UK’s enormous reliance on road haulage, it’s clear that haulage companies will continue to operate for the foreseeable future. With this in mind, the UK gove...
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3543. Optimising a Logistics Network: A Little More
August 31, 2016
So you’ve ascertained your goals, collated your data and you know the direction in which you need to move: what comes next? When optimising any logistics network, there are a few key things to watch out for. If you keep these in mind, you can avoid some of the most common sources of inefficiency as ...
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3544. IMHX 2016: Intralogistics Showcase
August 31, 2016
The International Materials Handling Exhibition, or IMHX, is the country’s leading event in the intralogistics world. For four days, from the 13th to the 16th of September, the entirety of the intralogistics field, including haulage, supply chain management, and materials handling technologies, will...
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3545. Optimising a Logistics Network: The Basics
August 31, 2016
It’s rare to find a logistics network that couldn’t be improved with a little optimisation. Whether, a network is in desperate need of optimisation in order to survive a changing market, or whether it’s just a case of fine-tuning an already strong network in order to maximise efficiency, the basics ...
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3546. A New Lorry Area for Dover
August 31, 2016
Operation Stack has long been a highly unpopular solution to a difficult problem, but it has persisted in the absence of any sort of viable alternative. Having to spend days parked on roads and travelling through congestion has long created less-than-ideal conditions for hauliers. The closure of a m...
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3547. FTA Truck Driver of the Year Award
August 31, 2016
The much-anticipated Truck Driver of the Year 18-tonne competition finished on the 13th of July. The final was intense, showcasing some of the best examples of high-quality haulage work in the country, with 12 finalists battling it out for the coveted crown. Eventually, the title went to David West,...
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3548. The Northern Jaguar Project in Sonora
August 26, 2016
Nature lovers who travel to the Brazilian Pantanal region on a dedicated Jaguar watching tour can take heart from the knowledge that this kind of ethical ecotourism is not just a sought after wildlife experience, but also a way to play a meaningful and effective role in the animal's preservation. ...
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3549. The Jaguar as a Cultural Icon
August 26, 2016
While in the modern world Jaguar watching is of great interest to scientists, naturalists and wildlife lovers, the big cat is also an iconic and enduring cultural emblem of the indigenous cultures of Mexico and South and Central America. Over thousands of years, ancient civilisations, including the ...
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3550. The Significance of Panthera's Jaguar Corridor Initiative
August 26, 2016
While there are numerous conservation organisations working towards the preservation of the world's wildlife, Panthera is the only one dedicated solely to the conservation of the 38 species of wild cats and their ecosystems.
Who is Panthera?
Established in 2006, under the leadership ...
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Author: Laura Jeeves
