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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.
Women in Logistics highlighted by Young Manager Award for Jenna
Oct 31, 2012
Jenna Curbishly, Contract Manager, Wincanton, was the winner in the Young Manager of the Year category of the 2012 Annual Awards for Excellence from The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK (CILT).
Easilift Loading Systems underlines importance of transforming the loading bay for double-deck operations
Oct 31, 2012
With increasing pressure on logistics professionals to switch to double-deck trailers, Easilift Loading Systems has devised a simple, effective process to make a loading dock ready for double-deck loading in just two days.
Letter to the Editor: FFI and lone worker safety
Oct 31, 2012
The Health & Safety Executive's introduction of a Fee for Intervention this month is a clear statement of intent, in a country where, in reality, most organisations, especially those who have not experienced an accident or major breach, are likely to be failing to meet either regulation or health and safety best practice.
CHEP unveils new service centre at Severnside near Bristol
Oct 31, 2012
CHEP has opened a state-of-the-art pallet repair facility at Severnside, near Bristol in the UK. The service centre at the eight-acre location on the new Central Park development represents an investment of £4.6 million, and replaces CHEP's service centre nearby in Avonmouth.
Beware of hidden costs when hiring forklift trucks
Oct 31, 2012
Forklift managers are being warned that signing up for cheap weekly hire contracts could end up costing them a small fortune. In a difficult economic climate, some forklift suppliers are offering cut-price deals but businesses need to read the small print to spot the hidden costs.
Jungheinrich receives CILT Award
Oct 31, 2012
Leading intra-logistics solutions manufacturer Jungheinrich UK Ltd was named winner of the Warehouse and Materials Handling Award at the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport's (CILT) recent Annual Awards for Excellence ceremony.
Acumen opens new warehouse in Halewood
Oct 31, 2012
Acumen Distribution Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Acumen Logistics Group and one of the UK's fastest growing logistics companies, has opened a new warehouse in Halewood, Liverpool.
Intermodal transport system CargoBeamer to start commercial operations in Europe
Oct 31, 2012
The start of CargoBeamer's commercial operations in Europe was marked by a successful test drive from Leipzig (Germany) to Calais (France) recently, completing a series of tests proving that CargoBeamer fulfils all technical and operational requirements to run on the European rail network.
Palletforce IT system hits 2 million milestone
Oct 31, 2012
One year since the leading pallet network Palletforce launched its bespoke IT system Alliance it now has 2 million views per month.
