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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Which SAP Warehouse Management Application Is Right For You?

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Read Which SAP Warehouse Management Application Is Right For You and have the tools and information to help your team make an informed decision.

Happy 1st Birthday Women in Logistics UK!

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Women in Logistics UK is not only celebrating its first anniversary, it is also set to launch its own mentoring scheme at its next event, a green theme event in Northampton.

Warehouse space shortage warning

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It is over a year since changes to the Empty Property Rate (EPR) rules resulted in empty warehouses becoming liable for the same rates as occupied buildings. When the new rating scheme was introduced (on April 1, 2008) UKWA, expressed considerable concern about the impact that the legislation would have on the logistics and third-party storage industries.

New mini-tow tractor from Jungheinrich

4 New mini-tow tractor from Jungheinrich

Jungheinrich has announced the launch of a new tow tractor that is particularly suited to applications where loads need to be transported in tight spaces.

Flexibility to take over from contracts

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Long term logistics contracts will be on the way out as the UK economy recovers. Thats the forecast of Transporeon, the German-based electronic logistics platform company.

Witron is optimising Mercadonas fresh and frozen logistics

6 Witron is optimising Mercadonas fresh and frozen logistics

Mercadona puts trust in the worlds first ATS from Witron alongside OPM at its Leon site.

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