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Freight Costs: 5 tips to get the biggest bang for your buck

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For example, according to Global Trade Magazine , “One critical factor that executives should monitor closely is logistics management. Without excellent and clear communication, these trends will not be identified and acted upon until it is too late. As a result, freight cost changes go unnoticed and surpass budget limitations.

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Hubtex enhances PhoeniX range with silence pump

Logistics Business Magazine

“When it comes to reducing operating noise, the PhoeniX 2825 truly excels. This is thanks to the silence pump, which will be integrated as standard for this series of trucks in the future,” explains Hans-Joachim Finger, Managing Director of Sales and Purchasing at Hubtex. Silence pump enhances working environment.

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Linde takes pride in 2021 awards

Logistics Business Magazine

On behalf of the VerkehrsRundschau magazine, an independent market research institute surveyed a representative number of purchasing decision-makers from the transport and logistics sectors about the best-known brands. One example is the “interactive warning vest for the protection of persons in in-warehouse traffic”.

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Goodman creates more DC space in M25 hotspot

Logistics Business Magazine

million consumers within a 60-minute HGV drive-time with a purchasing power of £268.1bn. Kent’s excellent freight links to the Channel Tunnel, Port of Dover and London Thamesport also make the facilities ideal for businesses serving UK, European and international markets.

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Conquering retail peaks with mobile robots

Logistics Business Magazine

In fact, depending on the sector, peaks will keep popping up throughout the year – Valentine’s Day, Easter, summer goods and Halloween being just a few examples. Fashion retail has moved from two main seasons of Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter in a year to over 50 micro-seasons catering for new trends and rapid customer purchases.

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Balancing Customer Expectations & Costs in eCommerce Delivery

Logistics Business Magazine

So how can they find equilibrium between service excellence and cost-effectiveness, especially in times of economic uncertainty? The influence of delivery costs on consumer behaviour Recent surveys spotlight the pivotal role that delivery costs play in shaping shoppers’ purchasing decisions.

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Timber Firm Invests in Sustainable Forklifts

Logistics Business Magazine

We have an excellent relationship with the team at Briggs, and we have worked closely together throughout this process. It is an exciting time for Vincent Timber and as well as celebrating the rich history of the company, we are also looking towards further growth, and have purchased some adjacent land from the council to facilitate this.