News,case studies and product information relating to material handling,supply chain and distribution.

All the latest news and views from the world of material handling, logistics, freight forwarding and distribution. This section of the site carries articles relating to new contract wins, product launches, opinion from the trade associations, government departments, research analysts, the vendor community as well as case studies of material handling integration projects across Europe.

All key equipment sectors are covered, ranging from AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles) ForkLift Trucks, Automated Storage Equipment, Conveyors and Sortation, Dock EquipmentOverhead Handling Equipment, Packaging and Labelling Solutions, Pallets & Containers,Transport and Distribution, Racking & Shelving as well as Trade Shows and Industry Events

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CMS SupaTrak commended at awards ceremony

1 CMS SupaTrak commended at awards ceremony

CMS SupaTrak and one of its products EcoTrak were shortlisted for the 2008 GreenFleet Awards.

The power of four

2 The power of four

Jungheinrichs new ranges of three- and four-wheel electric counterbalance trucks feature fourth-generation AC technology - claimed to offer class-leading performance and the lowest running costs.

Pall-Ex Takes its place in Asda's logistics team

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ASDA has named pallet distribution network Pall-Ex as a nominated carrier.

ByBox expands depot network as demand continues to grow

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An increase in demand for the services of parts distribution ByBox has led to the firm upgrading a range of its service and distribution centres.

Shop@Panasonic harnesses the power of the APC Overnight network

5 Shop@Panasonic harnesses the power of the APC Overnight network

Shop@Panasonic has extended its contract with APC Overnight.

DHL Express UK announces rate increase

6 DHL Express UK announces rate increase

DHL Express UK has announced an average rate increase of 4.5%

TruckProtect tops 100,000 sales of anti-fuel theft device

7 TruckProtect tops 100,000 sales of anti-fuel theft device

TruckProtect has sold over 100,000 units of its commercial vehicle anti-fuel theft device.

Pall-Ex founder named Businesswoman of the Year

8 Pall-Ex founder named Businesswoman of the Year

Hilary Devey, founder, owner and CEO of the UK palletised freight collection and delivery network, Pall-Ex, has been named Vitalise Businesswoman of the Year 2008.

Third-party logistics providers play key role in integration, sustainability and security of the supply chain

9 Third-party logistics providers play key role in integration, sustainability and security of the supply chain

Capgemini, Georgia Institute of Technology, Oracle and DHL release the thirteenth annual Third Party Logistics Study.

Joining forces for go green logistics

10 Joining forces for go green logistics

Recent reports in the national media have shown that big players in the food and drink retail industry are joining forces with their competition regarding transport in an attempt to reduce their impact on the environment.

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