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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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Cert Octavian wins 30m Fosters EMEA distribution tender on exceptional service

1 Cert Octavian wins 30m Fosters EMEA distribution tender on exceptional service

The contract covers Fosters EMEA business for three years from May 2010 with an additional two year option in a deal which could exceed 30 million.

Directors job swap helps raise 1,618 for Children in Need

2 Directors job swap helps raise 1,618 for Children in Need

Directors at Briggs Equipment, the UKs sole national supplier of Cat Lift Trucks, swapped their managerial duties on November 14 to raise money for Children in Need.

Swisslog extends portfolio with light goods conveyor QuickMove

3 Swisslog extends portfolio with light goods conveyor QuickMove

Swisslog have announced the addition of the new QuickMove light goods conveyor to its solutions portfolio.

Firstgroups Sir Moir Lockhead nominated as President Elect of CILT

4 Firstgroups Sir Moir Lockhead nominated as President Elect of CILT

The President of The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport in the UK (CILT), Graeme McFaull, Chief Executive of Wincanton plc, has announced that Sir Moir Lockhead OBE, has been nominated as President Elect of the Institute.

Modular dock loading pods provide simple, modern solution

5 Modular dock loading pods provide simple, modern solution

saras dock loading pods provide a modern solution to the problems of optimising warehouse space, and to achieving control of temperature or hygiene during the loading/unloading process.

Chancellors remorseless fuel duty policy counter productive

6 Chancellors remorseless fuel duty policy counter productive

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK (CILT) says that the Chancellors Pre-Budget Report confirmation of yet another above inflation increase in fuel duty is counter productive in its penal impact on the logistics and transport sectors of the economy.

Women in logistics UK announces support for Transaid

7 Women in logistics UK announces support for Transaid

Women in Logistics UK (WIL UK), the organisation set up to promote women in the logistics sector and to enhance their networking and development opportunities, has announced Transaid as its chosen charity.

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