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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Cabka-IPS expands range of plastic pallets for ISO containers

1 Cabka-IPS expands range of plastic pallets for ISO containers

Cabka-IPS, a manufacturer of plastic pallets and containers for sustainable use, has added container pallets to its successful line of products.

Nicklin toasts century of packaging expertise

2 Nicklin toasts century of packaging expertise

A Midlands family business is celebrating 100 years of trading at the forefront of the transit packaging industry.

Women in Logistics founder crowned 'Industry Champion of the Year' at FTA everywomen awards

3 Women in Logistics founder crowned 'Industry Champion of the Year' at FTA everywomen awards

Transport consultant Ruth Waring, founder of Women in Logistics, has scooped the 'Industry champion of the year' award at the FTA everywoman in Transport & Logistics.

No growing pain

4 No growing pain

Based in Chichester, West Sussex Barfoots of Botley specialise in growing, processing, packing and selling semi-exotic fresh vegetables to UK retailers.

Top five tips on managing supplier risk

5 Top five tips on managing supplier risk

By Tom Grand, Regional Director of Achilles for UK and Ireland.

Reducing exposure to suppler risk in a global sourcing environment requires a keen eye on five key factors. Here is how complexity, effort and cost can be cut from the risk mitigation process.

Plug-in and low emission vehicles in focus at ACFO Conference

6 Plug-in and low emission vehicles in focus at ACFO Conference

ACFO members have been urged to sign-up to the Government-backed Plugged-in Fleets Initiative 100 to discover if electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles make sense for their businesses.

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