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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Careers in Logistics and Transport all-purpose pack from CILT

1 Careers in Logistics and Transport all-purpose pack from CILT

Benefit from the publication of a new all purpose advice pack from the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

Aspray, Dawsonrentals and Lamerholm - A Winning Combination

2 Aspray, Dawsonrentals and Lamerholm - A Winning Combination

Aspray has once again renewed their contract with the materials handling equipment division of Dawsonrentals to supply and maintain their entire fleet of Toyota forklift trucks.

Jysk optimises lead-times through automated distribution centre

3 Jysk optimises lead-times through automated distribution centre

Jysk, one of Europes leading furniture retailers, has implemented an extensive upgrade to its distribution centre in Nssj, Sweden.

Hala success recognised by Saudi Fast Growth 100

4 Hala success recognised by Saudi Fast Growth 100

Saudi Arabian supply chain and logistics service provider Hala Supply Chain Services recently celebrated being ranked 15th on the Saudi Fast Growth Start-Up List.

Its a people business

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Few retailers welcomed 2009 with a smile. In planning how to chart troubled waters, Ian Tomlinson of Cybertill recommends a seemingly counter-intuitive strategy...

Pall-Ex sheds light on night time expansion

6 Pall-Ex sheds light on night time expansion

Pall-Ex Night Time has been launched in response to increased customer demands and offers deliveries between 6pm and midnight.

IT in a cold climate

7 IT in a cold climate

Whenever they hear the word recession, the first thing most organisations do is adopt a siege mentality, stop all expenditure deemed non-essential and hunker down for a long winter.

DHL expands healthcare offer with contract packing and kitting

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DHL Exel Supply Chain has announced the continued expansion of its contract Good Manufacturing Practice Compliance.

Manufacturers fly the flag for the sector in nationwide campaign to help small businesses grow

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Three flourishing businesses will be helping other UK manufacturing companies to grow by sharing their tips for success as part of a Royal Mail initiative to help UK firms thrive.

Hilarious pallet truck fun

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This video shows why its good to understand the basic laws of physics. Ouch, that's got to hurt!

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