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

RSS

Huuskes lowers personnel costs by 20% with new order fulfilment system

1 Huuskes lowers personnel costs by 20% with new order fulfilment system

Huuskes Versproducten BV from Enschede (the Netherlands) manufactures and delivers convenience meals and processes ingredients to prepare convenience meals.

sara Loading Bay Specialists improves customer service through merger with IDS Industrial Doors Systems (Southern)

2 sara Loading Bay Specialists improves customer service through merger with IDS Industrial Doors Systems (Southern)

sara Loading Bay Specialists Ltd and IDS Industrial Doors Systems (Southern) Ltd have merged to become one company, sara/IDS Loading Bay Specialists Ltd.

JDL Logistics' DeltaWMS warehouse performance system up and running in one week

3 JDL Logistics' DeltaWMS warehouse performance system up and running in one week

Bedford-based JDL Logistics has responded to seasonal business demand and also met its longer-term warehouse performance objectives by investing in a DeltaWMS:Third Party Logistics system.

Kerry Logistics wins award for Kerrier RFID solution in Shanghai

4 Kerry Logistics wins award for Kerrier RFID solution in Shanghai

Kerry Logistics has been honoured with the Hong Kong Smart City+ Award Silver Award for its Kerrier RFID solution at the Hong Kong Smart City+ Forum in Shanghai in recognition of its pioneering role in adopting Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technologies.

Transpeed UK reports double-digit growth since joining the Fortec Pallet Distribution Network

5 Transpeed UK reports double-digit growth since joining the Fortec Pallet Distribution Network

Since joining the Fortec Pallet Distribution Network in November of last year Transpeed UK reports that it has recorded double-digit growth in the number of pallets into the Network, supported by "excellent delivery performance and account management" for customers across the whole of the north east.

Manage the risks of moving the goods when the clocks go back, warns Aviva

6 Manage the risks of moving the goods when the clocks go back, warns Aviva

Insurance firm Aviva is advising companies responsible for transporting goods to ensure they are managing the risks associated with the changes in daylight hours this 31 October.

Quartix launches 12-month tracking contract at 19.50 per month with free installation

7 Quartix launches 12-month tracking contract at 19.50 per month with free installation

Following on from the successful launch of its pay-as-you-go tracking solution in 2009, Quartix has introduced a 12-month direct rental contract with no installation or set-up fees.

Waldeck appointed for 210 million Ocado distribution centre

8 Waldeck appointed for 210 million Ocado distribution centre

A firm of consulting engineers in Peterborough has been appointed by online grocer Ocado Group Plc to provide civil and structural engineering services for a new 210m distribution centre in Dordon, North Warwickshire.

Editorial: +44 (0)1892 536363
Publisher: +44 (0)208 440 0372
Subscribe FREE to the weekly E-newsletter