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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Loading bay design for Tesco highlights Easilift's engineering capability

1 Loading bay design for Tesco highlights Easilift's engineering capability

The engineering capability and manufacturing flexibility of distribution solutions provider Easilift Loading Systems has been instrumental in creating the unique design interface of loading bays at Tesco's Grocery Distribution Centre.

Strategic growth for Clugston Distribution

2 Strategic growth for Clugston Distribution

Clugston Distribution Services, a division of the Clugston Group, has invested in eight new curtain sided trailers.

NORD-sponsored racing team presents single-seater for Solar Challenge

3 NORD-sponsored racing team presents single-seater for Solar Challenge

After many months of development and construction work, the Solar Energy Racers team has successfully tested its fully assembled vehicle under road conditions for the first time in mid-August in Uzwil, Switzerland.

Life cycle assessment critical to reducing vehicle emissions

4 Life cycle assessment critical to reducing vehicle emissions

Life cycle assessment (LCA) is critical to fully understanding and reducing vehicle emissions, Cees ten Broek, WorldAutoSteel director, said at the recent Frankfurt Motor Show in a joint press conference with engineering firm, EDAG International.

Chevin raises the bar for effective fleet management

5 Chevin raises the bar for effective fleet management

Chevin Fleet Solutions has unveiled FleetWave2, the latest version of its online fleet management system.

UPS announces plans to expand its air hub at Cologne/Bonn Airport

6 UPS announces plans to expand its air hub at Cologne/Bonn Airport

On the day that marks 25 years since UPS started its operations at Cologne/Bonn Airport in Germany, the company announced plans to significantly expand its European air hub facilities there.

Successful first year for flagship Fraikin branch

7 Successful first year for flagship Fraikin branch

Commercial vehicle fleet services company Fraikin is celebrating a successful first year for its flagship workshop and rental facility in Coventry the largest ever branch established in the company's 33-year history in the UK.

'One in four' accident victims now haulage workers after 237% rise

8 'One in four' accident victims now haulage workers after 237% rise

The road transport industry now has by far the UK's worst fork lift truck safety record, accounting for around a quarter of the overall UK injury toll, according to new figures revealed for National Fork Lift Safety Week.

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