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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Caledonian Logistics and PC Howard win national recognition

1 Caledonian Logistics and PC Howard win national recognition

Caledonian Logistics and PC Howard have scooped top awards at the fourth annual National Sales Convention of Palletways, the European pallet network.

First fleet forum hits the mark

2 First fleet forum hits the mark

What is claimed to be 'the first ever annual Fleet Forum' was launched this month at Derby's Pride Park Stadium by Midlands-based fleet and asset management application provider Chevin Fleet Solutions.

Norbert Dentressangle acquires TDG

3 Norbert Dentressangle acquires TDG

Norbert Dentressangle has signed an agreement with DouglasBay Capital plc to acquire 100% of the shares of Laxey Logistics Ltd, a holding company which owns the transport and logistics company TDG.

Howard Tenens introduces apprenticeship scheme

4 Howard Tenens introduces apprenticeship scheme

Howard Tenens, the privately owned third party logistics company, has introduced an apprenticeship scheme across the Group.

UK brewer saves 80,000 a year by cutting stock damage with simple forklift attachment

5 UK brewer saves 80,000 a year by cutting stock damage with simple forklift attachment

One of Britain's leading brewers has been able to completely eliminate what had become an extremely costly stock damage problem by fitting Jayline Products' innovative load cushions to the gas-powered counterbalanced forklifts that it operates throughout its production and warehouse facilities.

Delivering the vegetables

6 Delivering the vegetables

Established in 1968, Branston is a leading British supplier of fresh potatoes and other high quality prepared vegetable products.

Outsourced warehousing is ideal for growing businesses

7 Outsourced warehousing is ideal for growing businesses

Outsourced warehousing and third party logistics is ideal for growing businesses, says fulfilment specialists Go Fulfilment.

A lack of white lines is costing lives on the UK's most deadly roads

8 A lack of white lines is costing lives on the UK's most deadly roads

Eight of out 10 of the UK's most dangerous roads have centre line markings so worn that one third is almost non-existent; while half of the lines fall below the minimum specifiable standard.

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