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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Deutsche Post DHL chooses Vanderlande Industries

1 Deutsche Post DHL chooses Vanderlande Industries

Deutsche Post DHL and Vanderlande Industries have signed a frame agreement for the supply of the sorting and logistics handling systems for its new network of automated delivery bases throughout Germany.

Manufacturing and Logistics IT Magazine launches NEWS App

2 Manufacturing and Logistics IT Magazine launches NEWS App

The leading specialist supply chain IT solutions magazine has launched a new App delivering the very latest articles to your mobile device.

The Manufacturing & Logistics News App has live feeds from LogisticsIT.com and the material handling website LogisticsHandling.com. There are also links to the digital issues of the magazine and a live feed from the Blog zone on LogisticsIT.

The Microlise Annual Transport Conference moves to larger venue

3 The Microlise Annual Transport Conference moves to larger venue

The Microlise Transport Conference a key event in the transport industry's calendar. With over 400 delegates and a raft of positive feedback in 2013, the news is spreading quickly... so much so that the 2014 event is being held at the 650 seat auditorium and main exhibition hall at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry to accommodate the increased demand.

ASOS places major order with Dematic

4 ASOS places major order with Dematic

Dematic have been awarded a major order by global online fashion and beauty retailer ASOS.

EU vote on lorry safety welcomed by IOSH

5 EU vote on lorry safety welcomed by IOSH

The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)'s London Metropolitan Branch has hailed the result of a ballot by the European Parliament to allow mandatory safety requirements for new lorries.

New premises and joining FLTA wins over business for Andover

6 New premises and joining FLTA wins over business for Andover

Andover Fork Truck Services is already reaping the benefits from making two key changes this year. Following a move to bigger, improved premises in Andover, the company has joined the ranks of the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA).

New range of Toyota forklifts

7 New range of Toyota forklifts

Toyota Material Handling has expanded its range of Toyota Tonero engine-powered forklifts with the launch of its high tonnage trucks from 3.5 to 8.0 tonne.

Bito displays new developments at CeMAT 2014

8 Bito displays new developments at CeMAT 2014

At CeMAT 2014, the intralogistics fair (19 to 23 May, Hanover), Bito-Lagertechnik Bittmann GmbH will be exhibiting a whole range of new products which will enable users to significantly enhance their warehouse business.

Get involved in Road Safety Week

9 Get involved in Road Safety Week

Employers, especially those with staff who drive for work, are being urged to sign up now to be part of Road Safety Week 2014 (17-23 November), the UK road safety event.

DBL Logistics chief appointed to UPN board

10 DBL Logistics chief appointed to UPN board

Sheffield-based David Clarkson has been appointed as a non-executive director of the United Pallet Network (UPN).

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