Forward Trucking Services Ltd, based in St Albans, has joined Palletways, the European pallet network.
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.
Cold store is hot property
Mar 23, 2011
Manchester-based Landwood Group is handling the sale of one of the largestcold storage facilities in the country.
Amethyst driving cost and efficiency savings for Wincanton
Mar 23, 2011
Wincanton has adopted Amethyst's Delivery Management System (DMS) to manage its operations for a UK carpet manufacturer and is reportedly delighted with the results.
Sixt provides full-service-leasing in Great Britain
Mar 23, 2011
Sixt leasing has extended its international mobility service offer to encompass the UK.
Modernisation optimises DC providing future fit solution
Mar 23, 2011
Wincanton has awarded Dematic the contract to upgrade its 26,000 square metre distribution centre in Corby.
Bribery Act 2010 know your responsibilities
Mar 23, 2011
The current laws on bribery and anti-corruption are contained in various pieces of legislation but a new Act, known as the Bribery Act 2010, is due to come into force shortly.
Columbus McKinnon offers a Material Handling Challenge at ProMat in Chicago
Mar 23, 2011
Columbus McKinnon Corporation, the designer, manufacturer and marketer of material handling products, will be offering visitors the opportunity to earn discounts on future orders by sharing applications with members of the company.
DHL implements exhaust system for customer fleets
Mar 23, 2011
Following successful trials with a number of key customers over the past 14 months, DHL Supply Chain has announced the roll out of an innovative exhaust gas management technology, to its 7.5T rigid and panel van fleets in the UK.
PD Ports and Rickmers-Linie find mining Joy at Teesport
Mar 23, 2011
Teesport was temporarily transformed into a scene resembling a science fiction film earlier this month when more than 180 futuristic-looking mine arches, each weighing in excess of 27 tonnes, were loaded onto a Rickmers-Linie vessel bound for China.