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Networking boost for Multimodal

The Multimodal supply chain show is using social media to boost networking as part of a revamp of its website and registration system. Now in its eighth year, the show at Birmingham's NEC “is firmly established as the must-attend event for supply chain professionals,” said director, Robert Jervis. He added: “Our new look reflects our success story and also looks to the future as we embrace social media to help create ... [+]

Multimodal set to soar

Organisers of the Multimodal show in Birmingham say that the 2015 show is already larger than the 2012 event, and well ahead of this time last year. New companies that have signed up include Port of Dover, Peel Ports, IFB, Charles Kendall, Impact Handling and Röhlig alongside the longstanding Multimodal supporters ... [+]

Multimodal hails its supporters

Frank Robotham was named Multimodal 2014 Personality of the Year in the first-ever Multimodal Awards on Tuesday at a VIP dinner sponsored by DP World London Gateway. Tesco was recognised for its outstanding contribution to sustainability and environmental performance by a Multimodal Award, in conjunction with the the Freight Transport Assocation, ... [+]

Where’s the freight in the airport debate?

Howard Davies’s Airports Commission was considering the UK’s urgent lack of airport capacity only from the passenger perspective, Freight Transport Association director of global and European policy Chris Welsh, told a seminar at the Multimodal show on 1 May. Cargo’s interests were getting “swamped” in what was turning into a highly ... [+]

FreightArranger at Multimodal

Intermodal brokerage and tracking service specialist FreightArranger is once again attending Multimodal. Having successfully completed software trials, FreightArranger's online intermodal brokerage platform will be available on the stand for visitors to try out. In addition, the company will be unveiling some innovative UK rail routes, and updates to its rail ... [+]

Updated: Keegan makes the London Gateway squad

Former Scunthorpe United, Liverpool and England star Kevin Keegan will be a guest of DP World London Gateway at this year's Multimodal freight and logistics exhibition in Birmingham from 29 April – 1 May. Kevin Keegan will be the special guest at DP World London Gateway’s VIP dinner at the Motorcycle ... [+]

Talk to the experts

DSV is offering expert advice to traders visiting its stand at the Multimodal exhibition, at the NEC, Birmingham, 29 April – 1 May. When items as seemingly innocuous as perfumes, dyes or plastics can be classified as ‘hazardous’, businesses can easily fall foul of the regulations when exporting or importing goods. ... [+]

Royal visit for Multimodal

Princes Anne - The Princess Royal - will take part in a Multimodal seminar session. She will talk about the work of charity Transaid, which supports transport initiatives in developing countries. The panel session will be chaired by Freight Transport Association (FTA) chief executive Theo de Pencier, joined by Maeve ... [+]

FTA Masterclasses return to Multimodal

The Freight Transport Association will hold another series of seminars, tutorials and master classes on supply chain best practice at the Multmodal show at the NEC between 29 April and 1 May..  Panels of experts will help tackle supply chain issues, keeping visitors up-to-date with the latest regulations and helping ... [+]

Multimodal registration goes on-line

The Multimodal supply chain show has launched on-line registration and announced its Best Practice Seminar programme. Visitors can sign up to the free-to-attend exhibition, held at the NEC Birmingham (29 April-1 May) and view the Seminar sessions at www.multimodal.org.uk.   [+]

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