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

RSS

Packaging made easy with new range of cardboard boxes

1 Packaging made easy with new range of cardboard boxes

The UK online packaging discount superstore Stormtrading.co.uk has launched its latest range of single and double wall cardboard boxes.

Fraikin wins Sainsbury' online contract

2 Fraikin wins Sainsbury' online contract

Fraikin, the UK fleet management, contract hire and rental specialist, has won a contract from J. Sainsbury plc to manage and maintain 220 of its 3.5 tonne Sainsbury's Online home delivery vehicles in the South East.

Response to the autumn statement from Michael Conroy CEO of Palletforce

3 Response to the autumn statement from Michael Conroy CEO of Palletforce

investment to the country's road networks outlined in the Chancellor's Autumn Statement.

Businesses encouraged to look beyond the pump to address factors they can control

4 Businesses encouraged to look beyond the pump to address factors they can control

According to the UK's most chosen vehicle tracking provider Navman Wireless: "Businesses should look to identify and rectify inefficiencies that exist regardless of fluctuations in fuel prices and other factors outside their influence, keeping profits high and risks low by taking responsibility for the costs that are under their control."

Forklift chain stays rust-free for longer

5 Forklift chain stays rust-free for longer

FB Chain the Hertfordshire-based supplier of leaf chain to the materials handling industry is offering a range of corrosion resistant leaf chain that in typical applications will remain rust free for at least six years.

Chinese pandas touch down in Scotland on the 'FedEx Panda Express'

6 Chinese pandas touch down in Scotland on the 'FedEx Panda Express'

FedEx Express has announced the safe arrival of two giant pandas from Chengdu's Bifengxia Panda Base to Edinburgh International Airport in Scotland.

PMB selects Barloworld on strength of Pall-EX forklift fleet

7 PMB selects Barloworld on strength of Pall-EX forklift fleet

Pall-Ex network member PMB Pallet Express in Derbyshire has upgraded its materials handling fleet through Barloworld Handling after hearing excellent reviews from the Pall-Ex network hub in Leicestershire.

Port-centric distribution key to tackling time, cost and carbon challenges in the retail supply chain

8 Port-centric distribution key to tackling time, cost and carbon challenges in the retail supply chain

The findings of an independent research paper, conducted by the University of Southampton, has shown Port-Centric Distribution (PCD) does address key retail supply chain challenges of time, cost and carbon emissions.

sara LBS customer service earns repeat business with leading UK supermarkets

9 sara LBS customer service earns repeat business with leading UK supermarkets

sara LBS has been specified to install a number of products from its range of loading bay equipment and industrial doors into a leading chain's supermarkets across the UK.

Editorial: +44 (0)1892 536363
Publisher: +44 (0)208 440 0372
Subscribe FREE to the weekly E-newsletter