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The UK government has decided to leave its domestic drivers rules unchanged
29 November 2010
The decision follows a review of the rules that apply to goods vehicle drivers in the UK and are exempt from EU drivers’ hours legislation.
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Grievances raised during a disciplinary process
26 November 2010
Most employers know the sinking feeling that accompanies receipt of a grievance from an employee recently notified of the proposal to dismiss or take disciplinary action against him or her.
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New Fowler Welch MD pleased with progress
26 November 2010
Nick Hay, the newly installed MD of Fowler Welch-Coolchain, says he's delighted with the company's turnover growth, announced yesterday in its half-year results, especially considering the "difficult" market conditions.
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IMHX 2010 proves a success for FSDF
25 November 2010
The Food Storage and Distribution Federation supported the IMHX show held last week at the NEC by hosting the Food and Drink Logistics Pavilion in Hall 19. Held every three years at the NEC, the show attracts the top names in Materials Handling and many FSDF Associate members were exhibiting.
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The Low Carbon Best Practice Exchange
25 November 2010
The Low Carbon Best Practice Exchange provides an effective way for executives involved in reducing carbon emissions for their organisations to learn from one another and so progress their own plans for carbon reduction initiatives.
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News Agency promises new approach to workforce procurement
24 November 2010
Asda distribution director David Gibbons has launched “The Logistics People” with the promise of an innovative approach to workforce procurement.
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FSDF Welcomes Zehnder as new members
24 November 2010
Zehnder (Clean air Solutions) can be used in virtually all sectors of industry.
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New blood at RedPrairie
23 November 2010
RedPrairie has made John Bailey its retail industry director and Mark Gauder its sales manager, UK retail and hospitality.
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Forklift Thorough Examination “black hole” could compromise truck safety - warning
23 November 2010
The current Thorough Examination inspection for forklift trucks does not place sufficient emphasis on checking the chain that controls a truck’s lifting and lowering functions and, as a result, there is a “black hole” in forklift testing procedures that risks compromising forklift operating safety.
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CILT President Sir Moir Lockhead looks back – and forward!
22 November 2010
On 1st November 2010, Sir Moir Lockhead OBE handed over the reins of FirstGroup plc to Tim O’Toole, but he remains President of The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and in that capacity he addressed a meeting at London Metropolitan University on Thursday 17th November.
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Taxing times… but relief is at hand
22 November 2010
Jonathan Medes of Tenterden Consulting looks at some of the opportunities for claiming tax relief for investments in capital assets in the logistics & warehousing sector.
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Norbert Dentressangle seals another deal
22 November 2010
Norbert Dentressangle Transport Services has secured a new contract with Sealmaster, a specialist in weather, acoustic, draught and intumescent fire and smoke seals.
