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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Fortec Pallet Distribution Network appoints new network operations and compliance director

1 Fortec Pallet Distribution Network appoints new network operations and compliance director

The Fortec Pallet Distribution Network has appointed Andrew Knowles as its new network operations and compliance director.

JF Hillebrand recognised for customer care excellence

2 JF Hillebrand recognised for customer care excellence

JF Hillebrand, logistics provider for the global wines and spirits industry, has been recognised for its excellent standard of customer care by the judges at the UK freight accolades, the IFW Awards.

Kwik-Fit appoints new fleet sales director

3 Kwik-Fit appoints new fleet sales director

Kwik-Fit has appointed Peter Lambert as the new sales director for Kwik Fit Fleet. He succeeds Mike Wise who has decided to explore other opportunities.

Fork lift safety: bosses 'often weak link'

4 Fork lift safety: bosses 'often weak link'

Many managers are less aware of fork lift truck safety risks than the employees they supervise, the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) has claimed.

Consolidation centre increases capacity by 20 per cent

5 Consolidation centre increases capacity by 20 per cent

Based in Redditch, Worcestershire, Oakland International is a third party logistics (3PL) services provider that specialises in ambient, chilled and frozen food storage and distribution.

Businesses go flexi to ride out recession

6 Businesses go flexi to ride out recession

As some businesses brace themselves for a possible double-dip recession new research from Thrifty Car & Van Rental has highlighted SMEs are embracing flexible options to help ride out the downturn, having learnt valuable lessons in best business practice.

More reliable trucks for expanding company

7 More reliable trucks for expanding company

Alliance, supplier of non-food catering equipment and catering disposables in the UK, has upgraded the materials handling equipment at its Marlow and Glasgow warehouse facilities with the addition of counterbalanced trucks, reach trucks and order pickers from Jungheinrich UK Ltd.

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