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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Four Soft wins contract from UKs leading pharmaceutical distribution company

1 Four Soft wins contract from UKs leading pharmaceutical distribution company

Polar Speed Distribution Ltd (UK) has selected 4S eLog to optimise its management of their temperature controlled, pharmaceutical distribution warehouses throughout the UK.

UK forwarders express disappointment with increase in light dues

2 UK forwarders express disappointment with increase in light dues

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is disappointed that the UK Government is going ahead with plans to increase light dues a tax levied on ships calling in the UK to fund aids to navigation.

CEVA Logistics wins new contract with Spotlight

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CEVA Logistics has won a significant contract to manage all inbound international freight and the domestic delivery of product to 88 Spotlight stores across Australia.

Masternaut Three X extends the reach of Lavendon Groups fleet management

4 Masternaut Three X extends the reach of Lavendon Groups fleet management

Masternaut Three X has won the contract to equip the Lavendon Groups Skylift Vehicle Mount fleet with the latest in web-based vehicle tracking and mobile resource management technology.

TNT Post in Germany broadens household coverage

5 TNT Post in Germany broadens household coverage

TNT Post Germany has strengthened its position by acquiring shares in the regional mail companies of the Georg von Holtzbrinck publishing group.

No real recovery until 2010, but economy now more stable

6 No real recovery until 2010, but economy now more stable

The UK economy is stabilising, with the worst of the quarterly falls in GDP behind us, but it will take until the beginning of next year before we see a return to growth, according to the CBI.

Probably the best forklift in the world!

7 Probably the best forklift in the world!

Carlsberg has been engaged in a programme of updating the materials handling equipment across all of its UK distribution sites with products from the Jungheinrich range.

Umpqua Dairy cuts costs with HighJump Direct Store Delivery solutions

8 Umpqua Dairy cuts costs with HighJump Direct Store Delivery solutions

HighJump Software has announced Umpqua Dairy has reduced its direct labor expense, increased efficiency and improved customer service since implementing solutions from HighJump Software.

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