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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CargoWise acquires domestic transport software vendor TransLogix

1 CargoWise acquires domestic transport software vendor TransLogix

CargoWise, the technology solutions provider for logistics service providers (LSPs), has extended its reach into domestic logistics with the acquisition of Australian domestic transport and logistics software vendor, TransLogix.

FleetMatics' fleet management solution helps Irish waste management firm increase productivity and improve customer service

2 FleetMatics' fleet management solution helps Irish waste management firm increase productivity and improve customer service

In order to better manage its growing fleet of 19 vehicles waste management company KeyWaste Management turned to FleetMatics, the provider of fleet management solutions for commercial fleet vehicles.

ByBox listed in Thames Valley 250

3 ByBox listed in Thames Valley 250

ByBox, the UK company which is aiming to transform delivery for online shoppers, has been listed in the Thames Valley 250 rankings of the most successful privately-run businesses in the region.

Forwarder Woodland listed in inaugural league table of top 200 UK exporters

4 Forwarder Woodland listed in inaugural league table of top 200 UK exporters

Independent freight forwarder The Woodland Group was recently listed in The Sunday Times International Track 200 league table, placed at 162 above household names including Specsavers, Virgin Active and GHD.

Winning the logistics race this Summer

5 Winning the logistics race this Summer

By Mike McCreesh, Office Depot's Procurement and Supply Chain Director for the UK and Ireland. Sourcing a practical delivery solution for businesses throughout London during the Olympic period can be challenging and requires a great amount of planning in order to ensure it's 'business as usual'.

Duo signs five-year deal with JD Williams

6 Duo signs five-year deal with JD Williams

Manchester-based polythene packaging manufacturer Duo has signed a five-year contract with internet clothing retailer, JD Williams.

MINI PAK'R packaging machine 'saves companies time and space for the essentials'

7 MINI PAK'R packaging machine 'saves companies time and space for the essentials'

The compact MINI PAK'R packaging machine from FP International has impressed users by making packaging faster, easier and cheaper and requiring the smallest amount of space.

Used truck showroom will ensure a positive customer experience

8 Used truck showroom will ensure a positive customer experience

Materials handling and intra-logistics solutions specialist Jungheinrich has completed the renovation of its West Midlands-based used forklift truck showroom facility.

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