Norsk Lastbrer AS Pool (NLP), a Norwegian organisation managing nationwide pallet leasing for retailers and manufacturers, is piloting RFID tags for tracking plastic pallets and totes.
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.
Driver training and innovative technology is the key to road safety, says leading logistics firm Keystone Distribution UK
Mar 30, 2011
The distribution industry needs to focus on road safety now more than ever after Government figures showed an increase in deaths and injuries among cyclists, says Bob McLarty, transport manager at Keystone Distribution UK.
Mitsubishi previews latest development at CeMAT
Mar 30, 2011
An innovative diesel-engine/lithium-ion-battery hybrid forklift will take centre stage on the Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks stand at this year's CeMAT exhibition.
Cargotec introduces a Mini-Radio control system for Hiab Multilift demountables
Mar 30, 2011
Cargotec has introduced its latest development in the Hiab Multilift demountable product family, a radio control system in a handy mini version.
Johnson Controls' Slim Stow Seat increases cargo space and offers improved seating comfort
Mar 30, 2011
Johnson Controls has introduced a new design for second row seats in pickup trucks.
Eddie Stobart's IT systems deliver on time
Mar 30, 2011
Eddie Stobart's Chilled Division delivers temperature controlled logistics solutions, tailored to major Fast Moving Customer Goods (FMCG) manufacturing and retail clients.
Dematic at CeMAT 2011 - total solutions for flexibility and efficiency in intralogistics
Mar 30, 2011
At CeMAT 2011 Dematic will be offering trade visitors a live demonstration of a complete material workflow including numerous brand new products on an 850 square metre area in Hall 27 (Stand G32).
Anochrome Group Receives Revolutionary Contract from Briggs
Mar 30, 2011
The Anochrome Group has re-appointed Briggs Equipment, the independent distributor of materials handling products, as its materials handling supplier in a new contract worth nearly quarter of a million pounds.
New shrink pallet covers 'deliver 20% cost savings and carbon reductions'
Mar 30, 2011
Polythene UK has launched a new range of polythene shrink covers available in their new 'Polylite' material which promises to deliver 20% in costs savings and 20% in carbon reductions for the user.
