A longstanding campaign by the Fork Lift Truck Association has finally resulted in the creation of a new, nationally recognised apprenticeship qualification for fork lift truck engineers.
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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.
Spaces available for fleet decision makers to look to the future at 2011 ACFO Conference and AGM
May 11, 2011
Almost 130 fleet decision-makers have so far booked to attend this year's annual ACFO Conference and AGM - but places are still available for the event.
Easilift's advanced control centre 'provides all the answers at a glance'
May 11, 2011
Easilift Loading Systems has launched the Advanced Control Centre, an intuitive management system that helps distribution centres and warehouses to efficiently and pro-actively take care of loading bays and vehicle traffic.
Shippers' Voice calls for debate on container freight derivatives
May 11, 2011
Are container freight derivatives the solution to the continuing problem of excessive freight rates volatility or are they a casino, 'as reliable as rolling a dice'?
More air cargo leaders join TIACA's Board of Directors
May 11, 2011
Four more air cargo industry executives have been elected onto the Board of Directors of The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA).
Fortec Distribution Network looks to the North in eco-friendly move
May 11, 2011
One of the UK's leading pallet distribution networks is expanding its infrastructure with the opening of a regional hub to serve the north of England.
OAG Cargo targets growth in Eastern Europe with appointment of new GSA partner
May 11, 2011
OAG Cargo is seeking new business opportunities in Eastern Europe for its decision support tools for the air cargo industry with the appointment of DAEDALUS Sales & Marketing Consultants as its general sales agent in the region.
Ernsting's family builds once more with Witron
May 11, 2011
The systems integrator Witron Logistik + Informatik GmbH announces another contract in the course of its successful compact-project-strategy.
Vehicle tracking tackles theft and steals cost savings
May 11, 2011
Navman Wireless has signed a contract to provide vehicle tracking technology to Swedish Rail Systems (SRS).