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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.
Changes to RIDDOR welcomed
Nov 27, 2013
UK fork lift truck training provider, Mentor, has welcomed the latest changes to the RIDDOR rules for reporting workplace accidents – but advises that the industry could be in for a shock.
A series of amendments to the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations came into force on 1st October, relaxing the requirement to report some accidents and replacing the "major" injury category with a specified list.
Ecopack reflects green market
Nov 27, 2013
Ecopack, which returns to the NEC in Birmingham on 26 & 27 February 2014, is keenly anticipated as environmental concerns over packaging and food waste continue to grow.
Greater timed delivery flexibility from Panther
Nov 27, 2013
Warwickshire-based Panther Warehousing continues to respond to changing shopping trends with the introduction of two more services in a bid to provide busy consumers with greater flexibility over timed deliveries.
Award for Palletways
Nov 27, 2013
Logistics experts Palletways have been presented with the Global Freight Innovation Award for New Process for their unique system to automatically scan and photograph every pallet that enters their network.
New Morrisons contract for DHL
Nov 27, 2013
Morrisons has renewed its national fuel distribution operations with DHL Supply Chain for a further six years. The new contract extends the relationship to 2018, and will see DHL manage the scheduling and delivery of fuel to the grocer's network of 335 forecourts and Regional Distribution Centres across the UK.
I.P.S. Innovative Packaging Solutions delivers the goods at Elizabeth Arden
Nov 27, 2013
Airolux AG, a joint venture between I.P.S. Innovative Packaging Solutions AG and Resilux NV, has announced the completion of the first delivery of their Airopack system to prestige beauty company Elizabeth Arden.
Tired of struggling to find a parking space? New Truck Parking App alleviates truck parking shortage
Nov 27, 2013
The daily search for parking spots is definitely a problem for truck drivers. There is still a lack of appropriate truck stops along the motorways throughout Europe and the regulations on driving times and rest periods do not give much leeway. PTV Group, the transport software specialist, now wants to help drivers by offering a web-based search application that is free of charge.
B&M signs up to flexible warehousing deal with Peel Ports
Nov 27, 2013
B&M Retail has signed a deal with Peel Ports which will allow it to accommodate an additional 85,000 pallets of stock in the run up to Christmas without adding any further mileage or costs to its supply chain.
