The European road freight market is in crisis. Even the strongest companies have experienced significantly falling volumes and certain sectors have seen a reduction of up to 50%.
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 Equipment, Overhead Handling Equipment, Packaging and Labelling Solutions, Pallets & Containers,Transport and Distribution, Racking & Shelving as well as Trade Shows and Industry Events.
More Than Just A Robot
Aug 03, 2009
Theres more to an industrial robot workcell than simply the machine itself, says Stirling Paatz of leading robot integrator, Barr & Paatz
Forklift sales a good substitute for official economy figures
Aug 03, 2009
The forklift truck industry was one of the earliest sectors to feel the effects of the economic downturn but could be one of the first to emerge from the recession.
Businesslink.gov.uk Revs Up services
Aug 03, 2009
for businesses with road transport and logistics operations
Acumen launches new online freight system
Aug 03, 2009
Acumen Distribution, has launched an innovative system that creates a competitive marketplace for backloads.