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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Tomorrow's road toll charges today - map&guide professional 2011 now with next-generation toll calculation

1 Tomorrow's road toll charges today - map&guide professional 2011 now with next-generation toll calculation

Truck toll on numerous four-lane trunk roads is going to be introduced inGermany by the middle of this year.

Masternaut telematics fuels fleet efficiency for L&W Heating & Plumbing

2 Masternaut telematics fuels fleet efficiency for L&W Heating & Plumbing

Satellite tracking and a mobile PDA system has helped heating and plumbing company L&W Heating & Plumbing boost productivity, reduce fleet fuel consumption and improve its carbon footprint.

Modernisation optimises DC providing future fit solution

3 Modernisation optimises DC providing future fit solution

Wincanton has awarded Dematic the contract to upgrade its 26,000 square metre distribution centre in Corby. The modernisation will update the site's highbay cranes, Transfer Cars and conveyors to the latest controls technology.

Vanderlande Industries demonstrates innovative material handling solutions at CeMAT 2011

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Including PICK@EASE item picking workstation, a fully Automated Case Picking (ACP) solution for retail and the VISION Warehouse Management System-Hall 27, stand J34

Checks please new system forces forklift drivers to check their trucks

5 Checks please new system forces forklift drivers to check their trucks

Many forklift operators don't realise the importance of checking their trucks daily, but it is a vital process in helping to maintain onsite safety, as well as aiding the upkeep of the trucks themselves.

Stertil Stokvis introduces RapidRoll clean door

6 Stertil Stokvis introduces RapidRoll clean door

Stertil Stokvis has boosted its acclaimed range of RapidRoll doors with the launch of RapidRoll Clean.

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics opens Model-Logistics Centre to customers

7 Hellmann Worldwide Logistics opens Model-Logistics Centre to customers

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics recently opened up the doors of its Model-Logistics Centre (MLC) to customers, to strengthen customer loyalty and create a unified understanding of logistics processes.

ChemLogix Global expands ISO tank fleet to support expanding BulkTainer operations

8 ChemLogix Global expands ISO tank fleet to support expanding BulkTainer operations

ChemLogix Global LLC recently added 50 new ISO tank containers to its BulkTainer operation, an expansion beyond the 20 tanks added by the company last year to support the growing business.

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