Doosan Industrial Vehicle UK's G2 diesel forklift engine has been shortlisted in two categories for the FLTA's Annual Awards for Excellence 2014.
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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.
£500,000 invested in new vehicles at Panther Warehousing
Nov 20, 2013
Two-man delivery specialist Panther Warehousing has further added to its fleet with an investment of almost £500,000 in 20 new vehicles as it seeks to continue expanding its operations over the coming months.
RBS and Lombard funding enable UK logistics firm to continue expansion
Nov 20, 2013
Cardiff-headquartered logistics operator Rhys Davies Logistics (RDL) has purchased 20 newly branded trailers after agreeing a funding package from asset finance specialist Lombard and Royal Bank of Scotland Corporate & Institutional Banking (RBS CIB).
Packaging Innovations has it covered at the NEC 2014
Nov 20, 2013
Packaging Innovations 2014 returns to the NEC on 26 and 27 February 2014, offering an array of product launches and packaging solutions, a mass of first time and international exhibitors increasing the range of ideas on offer. So whether it is food and drink packaging, industrial solutions, luxury, cosmetic or pharmaceutical packaging, this show has it covered.
Toyota donates and helps Transaid train hundreds in Africa
Nov 20, 2013
Toyota Material Handling UK has donated a second forklift truck to the charity Transaid to support their Professional Driver Training Project (PDTP) in Africa.
Vanderlande refurbished logistics systems: maximum sustainability and customer value
Nov 20, 2013
The benefits of refurbished logistics systems from Vanderlande Industries (material handling systems) are underlined by a recent order from TNT Express Italy's parcel handling centre in Padova, Italy.
Acumen Distribution invests in Optima Warehouse Management System
Nov 20, 2013
Acumen Distribution Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Acumen Logistics Group, has invested in an Optima Warehouse Management System for its 50,000 sq. ft. facility in Halewood, Liverpool to cater for new business from July 2014.
4 Tips to effective logistics
Nov 20, 2013
A smooth, responsive, transparent and – above all – reliable supply chain is critical to business success in today's rapid-fire, on-demand environment. But how do companies ensure that their logistics infrastructure supports all those qualities? Tim Garcia, founder and CEO of Apptricity, offers four tips on how to adopt logistics solutions that deliver ROI and hold up under pressure:
Vanderlande introduces next step in Warehouse Automation at LogiMAT 2014
Nov 20, 2013
In a world of technology, innovation is key. Our customers are challenged by changing market demands. Increasing labour costs, little available space and many small orders with short delivery times; these are only a few of the challenges today's warehouses and distribution centres have to face.
