Male drivers are being urged to get plenty of sleep and take regular breaks, as research from Brake and Direct Line reveals a horrifying 45% admit 'head-nodding' at the wheel - meaning they have been asleep briefly, risking appalling crashes.
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.
Experience matters when planning e-commerce for 3PL
Jan 15, 2014
MACS Software has provided WMS systems for over 21 years and has been involved in e-commerce right from the start.
Swissport completes Servisair acquisition
Jan 15, 2014
Swissport has announced that the acquisition of Servisair from Derichebourg SA has been completed. On 2nd August last year Swissport announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Servisair.
New sales manager for ECS
Jan 15, 2014
European Conveyor Systems (ECS) has appointed Peter Lerigo, one of the UK's most experienced specialists in automated materials handling systems, as sales manager for southern England.
Kuehne + Nagel and Airbus extend partnership
Jan 15, 2014
Airbus, one of the world's premium aircraft manufacturers, has renewed its Lead Logistics Provider contract with Kuehne + Nagel until 2016.
Forklifts' trials test
Jan 15, 2014
The Indoor Trial World Championship attracts the best motorcycle trial riders in the world.
Wilmat trucks instrumental in securing major efficiency gains
Jan 15, 2014
Bespoke handling equipment built by a Birmingham manufacturing firm is playing a vital role in improving efficiency at a leading electrical components plant.
Significant restructure of senior management team at GVPS
Jan 15, 2014
Golden Valley Pallet Wrap Specialists (GVPS), the Gloucester-based specialist supplier of hand and machine pallet wrap, has announced a significant restructure of its senior management team.
Vehicle tracking system helps keep drivers safe
Jan 15, 2014
Vehicle tracking specialists Phantom has launched a new system to help protect cyclists and lorry drivers from colliding.
