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Palletline member scoops top industry award

Posted by | Jul 9, 2007 | |

Halifax-based Expect Distribution, a leading member of Palletline plc, the UK’s most experienced palletized freight distribution network, has scooped the road haulage industry’s most prestigious prize – the 2007 Motor Transport Awards Haulier of the Year award.

The award recognizes the outstanding haulier or distribution company of the year – companies have to show not only strong financial results, but a strong all-round commitment to professionalism and customer care, and active measures taken to improve service levels.

The ceremony for the awards, which since 1988 have recognized excellence in the field of logistics and distribution, was held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in Park Lane, London.

A key factor in Expect’s success was the impact of a major GBP 200,000-plus rebranding exercise in the first quarter of 2006 which saw the company change its name from Pennine Parcels to Expect Distribution to better reflect the nature of its business.

Based in Listers Road, Halifax, Expect Distribution (www.expectdistribution.com) employs 125 people and owns and operates 52 vehicles. Established in 1988 as a parcel delivery service, the company’s work with palletized consignments grew so rapidly that this has now been its core business for a number of years. It is the largest inputter into Palletline, for whom it covers the LS, WF, HX, BD, HG, HD and OL postcode areas, inputting more than 2,500 pallets each week. Indeed, since becoming a founder member of Palletline in 1992, its annual turnover has rocketed from GBP 350,000 to around GBP 10 million, with growth of 16 pct in the first half of the company’s current financial year.

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New wireless system launched for UK couriers

Posted by | Jul 6, 2007 | |

BT and NetDespatch, today announce the launch of a new mobile application which will help distribution and logistics companies to operate more efficiently. BT-NetDespatch Mobility is a comprehensive, cost-effective managed solution that enables companies and remote workers to benefit from real-time mobile computing.

BT-NetDespatch Mobility has been designed for use by delivery drivers, couriers and other mobile workers. It provides a robust wireless data communication link between remote workers and those in the office, offering live access to the full range of NetDespatch hosted applications. For example, users will be able to capture signatures and provide real-time Proof of Delivery (POD), utilising browser-equipped GPRS handheld computers.

BT-NetDespatch Mobility has been designed from the ground up to integrate with customers’ legacy systems and takes into account different ways of exchanging data. The new solution is part of an integrated suite of web-based software developed to drive distribution business efficiency and profitability. It is a fully functional managed solution comprising system design, development, hosting, management, web-based administration, support, airtime and handheld devices.

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New Royal Mail strike announced

Posted by | Jul 5, 2007 | |

Royal Mail workers will stage a second 24-hour walkout over pay and jobs, their union has said. The strike will begin at 1900 BST on 12 July and will end the following day, the Communication Workers’ Union said.

Last Friday, the CWU led a similar walkout across the UK – the first national postal strike in a decade.

Workers are angry over plans to restructure the company, though Royal Mail argues it has to change in order to compete with rival firms.

Staff has rejected a 2.5% pay offer and says they are worried that modernization plans will see jobs cut.

Deputy General Secretary of the CWU, Dave Ward, said that the strike could be averted if Royal Mail entered negotiations.

Last week’s post strike was the first national walkout in a decade

Royal Mail and the CWU disagreed over how successful last Friday’s strike had been.

The union dismissed as “nonsense” Royal Mail claims that nationally up to 60% of its staff were working, saying that 95% of staff took part in industrial action.

The CWU has argued that Royal Mail’s plans for modernization will lead to 40,000 job losses.

But Royal Mail has said it needs to change the way it operates after the UK’s postal market was opened up to competition.

And earlier this year, Royal Mail was ditched by the Department for Work and Pensions in favor of UK Mail.

Companies are unhappy at the prospect of disruption to services, and the Federation of Small Businesses has warned that further strikes would put the livelihoods and jobs of many people in small firms “at risk”.

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FedEx receives environment award

Posted by | Jul 5, 2007 | |

FedEx has been selected as the winner of the Environmental Awareness Award for 2006-2007 by Dubai Cargo Village.

To mark the achievement, a cheque was presented to Hamdi Osman, FedEx’s senior vice president in the Middle East, Indian subcontinent and Africa during a special ceremony at the Al Bustan Rotana Hotel in Dubai. Presented by Ali Al Jallaf, vice president of Dubai Cargo Village, the prize was awarded to mark FedEx’s innovative recycling efforts.

“FedEx is committed to respecting and protecting the environment through outstanding environmental performance and efficient operations,” said Osman.

“We are modernising our aircraft fleet and integrating business practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The company also uses and strongly supports the development of alternate fuel vehicles,” he added.

The Environmental Awareness Award marks Dubai Cargo Village’s efforts to motivate companies to adopt best environment protection methods. Created under the patronage of His Highness. Sheikh Ahmed Bin Sayeed Al Maktoum, president of the Dubai Department of Civil Aviation and chairman of Emirates, the award is presented annually on International Environmental Day.

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