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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Forklift attachment means more cash for Scottish cash & carry warehouse

1 Forklift attachment means more cash for Scottish cash & carry warehouse

Sterlinghshire-based M9 Cash & Carry is, as its name suggests, a cash and carry wholesaler. Serving Scotland's central belt, the company supplies a range of snack foods, drinks, cigarettes, confectionery and over the counter medicines to independent retailers from Glasgow to Aberdeen.

UKWA voices excise goods concerns

2 UKWA voices excise goods concerns

UKWA has warned that the movement of excise goods around the UK and throughout Europe could grind to a halt if the forthcoming introduction of the Excise Movement and Control System (EMCS) encounters significant 'teething troubles.'

IGEL helps Nippon Express deliver in its global logistics business

3 IGEL helps Nippon Express deliver in its global logistics business

Global logistics company Nippon Express is deploying IGEL thin clients across its 23 European business locations to cut IT administration costs and reduce complexity.

UK forwarders warn against knee-jerk reaction to air cargo security

4 UK forwarders warn against knee-jerk reaction to air cargo security

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) says that whilst the UK Government is likely to review all aspects of air cargo security following the incident at East Midlands airport and overseas last Friday, there should not be a knee-jerk reaction.

The importance of the Equality Act 2010

5 The importance of the Equality Act 2010

The Equality Act 2010 (the "Act"), many provisions of which came into force with effect from 1 October 2010, is probably one of the most important pieces of employment legislation to be introduced in recent years, writes law firm Goodman Derrick LLP.

Cargo bomb puts pressure on logistics & supply chain industry

6 Cargo bomb puts pressure on logistics & supply chain industry

Industry must adopt a more risk based approach, combining manual checks, denied party and risk-based screening, and KYC assurance, says Datanomic...

Supply chain industry veteran John P. Reichert to speak at IMHX

7 Supply chain industry veteran John P. Reichert to speak at IMHX

Supply chain execution and warehouse management industry veteran John P. Reichert will be a speaker at IMHX's dynamic Seminar Programme.

Vanderlande Industries wins Best Innovator award and showcases new technology at AOA exhibition

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Vanderlande Industries UK recently showcased its latest technologies at the AOA Annual Conference and Exhibition.

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