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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Rapidshield makes distribution centre safer and more productive

1 Rapidshield makes distribution centre safer and more productive

The RapidShield team at Universal Highways have been working with a leading supermarket chain to revolutionize the way storage bay lines and safety symbols are applied in their distribution centres.

Dematic displays technology to address Food & Beverage sector trends

2 Dematic displays technology to address Food & Beverage sector trends

Dematic will be highlighting technologies that address the latest trends in the Food and Beverage sector at the Food & Drink Logistics Show, being held on 21-24 March 2010, at the NEC Birmingham.

Davies & Robson helps staff drive out supply chain costs

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Logistics consultancy, Davies & Robson has launched a new course to help companies boost their bottom lines by training sales and account management staff to avoid adding complexity and cost to the supply chain.

ANOTHER BLAST OF SEVERE WINTRY WEATHER SET FOR UK!

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Independent risk meteorologists British Weather Services predict that this week the UK will once again be plunged into a protracted period of icy chaos.

Flexis ensure efficient throughput at leading 3PL

5 Flexis ensure efficient throughput at leading 3PL

After taking the decision to re-evaluate materials handling operations across all three sites, the company has introduced a fleet of 12 Flexi articulated forklift trucks from Narrow Aisle.

Barloworld to supply JLG access equipment across the UK

6 Barloworld to supply JLG access equipment across the UK

Barloworld Handling has teamed up with JLG Industries Inc. to provide an efficient solution for employees working at height in the industrial, commercial, institutional and construction sectors.

New EU air cargo security rules leave existing security loopholes open for another two years

7 New EU air cargo security rules leave existing security loopholes open for another two years

Loopholes in the EU security rules governing air cargo flying in passenger aircraft could remain another two years despite the introduction of revised rules intended to tighten security and close the loopholes.

A new model from Europes leading manufacturer of powered pallet trucks

8 A new model from Europes leading manufacturer of powered pallet trucks

Jungheinrich, who make more powered pallet trucks than any other European forklift manufacturer, have launched a new electric-powered pallet truck.

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