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Further to the unprecedented success of Multimodal 2010, Multimodal 2011 looks set to be even bigger. The show attracted a record number of 3,912 quality buyers and most exhibitors have re-booked their space already. There are several new companies who have also committed at this early stage.

An exhibition stand at Multimodal will provide you with valuable face-to-face contact with hundreds of customers and prospects. Multimodal 2010 has delivered a real ROI for hundreds of exhibitors; exhibiting is a sound investment – and can deliver a real value to your business.

In a nutshell, Multimodal is now firmly established as the only meeting place for the entire transport and logistics supply chain to come together and do business with the UK and Irish cargo owning community.

Venue: NEC, Birmingham, UK

Contact information: Robert Jervis at robert.jervis@clarionevents.com tel: +44 207 370 8373 and at www.multimodal.org.uk

After a one-year break, Intermodal, the world’s leading event for the intermodal and container industry, will be back in 2010 at a familiar venue. Organiser IIR Exhibitions has announced that the next exhibition and conference will take place from 30th November to 2nd December 2010 at the Amsterdam RAI.

“With trading conditions likely to improve towards the end of 2010, our partners in the industry wanted us to hold the show in the last quarter of the year,” said Richard Gayle, Exhibition Director at IIR. “We asked our exhibitors, visitors and sponsors for their ideal venue and the response was clearly in favour of Amsterdam. We’re very pleased to be back.”

Jesse Gosse of the Port of Amsterdam added: “We are delighted to be hosting Intermodal again in 2010. Our accessibility and facilities make Amsterdam the ideal venue for an international event like Intermodal – and are looking forward to giving exhibitors and visitors a show to remember.”

Venue: Amsterdam RAI, The Netherlands

Contact information: Suzanne Tiago at tel: 00 44 207 017 7023
and at suzanne.tiago@informa.com

The world of transport security has long realised the potential of the Zenloc Container Security Alarm System when it comes to protecting against the massive losses the freight industry suffers each and every year as well as protecting the drivers themselves. But now, a new benefit of this alarm is coming to light: not only can this award-winning invention increase security and therefore prevent loss, it can even save the freight companies money.

The first money-saving element of the innovative Zenloc Container Alarm is the simple fact that trucks can only make money when they are in service and full working order. A truck that has been broken into or even tampered with will be out of action for some time, regardless of whether stock was stolen or not. Time off the road is revenue not made for the freight company and, in some cases, money not earned by the driver.

Then there is the valuable time lost. The driver will need to stop his journey, alert his superiors and the police, if necessary, and arrange for the lock to be fixed and any other damage to the vehicle repaired. If there was goods stolen, the police will have to be involved, the driver will be interviewed and may be required to give a full statement. All of this lost time equates to lost money; money which could have been saved had the truck been adequately protected with a simple and low-cost Zenloc freight alarm.

There are also extra security costs which can be saved. For instance, trucks that are not adequately protected often have to use the more expensive overnight parking areas that, in fact, offer very little in terms of increased security. Using the Zenloc Container Alarm means that the truck it is protecting is highly protected in all situations, no matter how insecure. Therefore, there is no need to pay for the more expensive overnight facilities.

This fact in itself can also save the freight company money. Not having to map the route around overnight rest stops with increased security means they are freed up for better route planning which will save on fuel and staff expenses. It can also make better use of the times and restrictions imposed by the tachograph rules, again improving efficiency and economy for the driver and the freight company.

Finally, the Zenloc trailer alarm also provides a greater level of security to the freight companies’ most valuable assets - their drivers. It gives the drivers added personal protection and peace of mind, safe in the knowledge that if they are attacked whilst they are asleep they will be alerted to the fact and can deal with the situation within the safety of their cab.

The respected insurance investigators Signum Services Ltd. has expressed its support of the new Zenloc Container Security Alarm. Signum Services Ltd. has served as specialist investigators in the shipping industry since 1953 and built up a prestigious reputation over the decades. Having witnessed a demonstration of the newly designed and produced Zenloc alarm Chief Investigator of Signum, Chris Simpson, referred to the award-winning product as "excellent".

The Zenloc Container Alarm consists of two units; the first fits across two container doors at the rear of any container (static, on the road or at sea) and is fitted with movement sensors which activate the alarm when roused (either when the container is being tampered with or if the alarm itself is being removed when activated). Activation of the alarm triggers a siren at 118 decibels as well as a strobe light. The second is a remote control unit which is around the size of a mobile phone and which allows the driver to set the alarm and deactivate it remotely. This remote control of the freight alarm remains within range for up to 300 metres, allowing the driver to be away from his freight to sleep or avail himself of rest facilities while still being alerted of any attempted breach of freight security.

Chris Simpson of Signum Services was impressed by this remote activation ability, as well as the fact that the alarms were easy to use (being powered by batteries which are charged by simply plugging into the cab’s cigarette lighter, giving 5 days of use on only 4 hours of charging). The fact that the trailer alarm is available to lease for only £50 per month was also deemed to be an important point from this insurers point of view. Simpson stated: "I thought the product to be well thought out and well constructed.  Every attempt to move the unit or open the container doors resulted in the alarm being triggered. It seemed excellent."

This solid endorsement is the latest positive news for the Zenloc container alarm, which is promising to impact the insurance world as well as that of haulage security.

J W Products Ltd are pleased to announce that their all new password protected online database is now "live". The Database will allow participating Hospitals to record the issuing of their numbered Clinical Waste Bag Tags to each Ward or Department within their hospital group and to simply and easily track wayward tag numbers if necessary. They will also be able to assess each Ward or Depatment’s individual usage of the tags for inventory control.

Each operator within the Hospital will have their own individual password entry into the system allowing even greater data control.

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