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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 Equipment, Overhead Handling Equipment, Packaging and Labelling Solutions, Pallets & Containers,Transport and Distribution, Racking & Shelving as well as Trade Shows and Industry Events.
Cut duty on fuel if price stabiliser won't work, Cameron urged
Jan 17, 2011
A small business support organisation is calling on the Government to cut fuel duty if its proposed 'fuel price stabiliser' proves too impractical to implement.
Freeposts for Lockwoods
Jan 17, 2011
Following a number of recent contract wins, Derbyshire-based Lockwood Haulage Ltd has increased the size of its trailer fleet by buying eight new Freepost and two new Euroliner curtainsider trailers from Schmitz Cargobull.
Stertil Koni achieves rapid installation for Staffordshire County Council
Jan 17, 2011
Stertil Koni's competitive pricing and reputation for quality have resulted in a substantial order from Staffordshire County Council.
Morrisons signes five-year contract with CHEP
Jan 17, 2011
Morrisons, one of the UK's largest supermarket chains, has signed a renewal of an existing contract with CHEP UK & Ireland to issue Reusable Plastic Containers (RPCs) into its food supply chain over the next five years.
Significant additions to Logistics Link South make for valuable new event
Jan 17, 2011
Logistics Link South organisers have confirmed a number of high-level speakers and exciting new attractions for the forthcoming Logistics Link South show, taking place at Sandown Park, Esher, on 15 and 16 February.
