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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Kingspan and ISD Solutions help to deliver state-of-the-art warehouse and distribution centre for Aldi

1 Kingspan and ISD Solutions help to deliver state-of-the-art warehouse and distribution centre for Aldi

Aldi's new cold store warehouse and distribution centre at Goldthorpe, near Barnsley, features a single envelope design by ISD Solutions and incorporates high performance insulated panels and a solar PV system from Kingspan.

KRL sets its sights on new Guinness World Record

2 KRL sets its sights on new Guinness World Record

Freight transport company KRL Ltd, based in Telford, is hoping to bring together more than 8,000 people to help set a new Guinness World Record by creating the world's largest Hokey Cokey dance, holding hands around the famous Wrekin hill.

Rhenus Logistics unveils 'real-time' Road Tariff Calculator

3 Rhenus Logistics unveils 'real-time' Road Tariff Calculator

Freight forwarder Rhenus UK has introduced a Road Tariff Calculator, which is set to transform the way businesses receive quotations, as well as ensuring they have access to up-to-date prices and market information.

Farrall's supports the Treasury Secretary's challenge on carbon

4 Farrall's supports the Treasury Secretary's challenge on carbon

Mike Farrall, managing director of Farrall's Transport, has lent his support to the challenge laid down last week by Danny Alexander, chief secretary to the Treasury, when he called on transport operators to improve their performance on carbon emissions.

BMHF to host European Materials Handling Congress

5 BMHF to host European Materials Handling Congress

This year's FEM Congress will take place on 18th and 19th September 2014 at the Royal York Hotel in York UK.

Alan Firmin Ltd invests in long trailers

6 Alan Firmin Ltd invests in long trailers

Sittingbourne-based Alan Firmin Ltd has invested in three new longer-length trailers as part of a Government 10-year trial into the feasibility of operating such trailers in the UK.

Swissport International plans to strengthen Centralised Load Control in competence centres

7 Swissport International plans to strengthen Centralised Load Control in competence centres

Swissport International Ltd. (Swissport), provider of ground and cargo handling services to the aviation industry, has announced its plan to increasingly move load control services to its existing "Central Load Control" (CLC) locations over the coming years.

'From Data to Decisions' conference success

8 'From Data to Decisions' conference success

Yotta, the infrastructure asset management technology arm of OMG plc, welcomed over 300 industry professionals to its Annual Meeting at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC).

ASG Services launches Silverback PO+ labelling system

9 ASG Services launches Silverback PO+ labelling system

New from ASG Services, the Warrington-based supplier of advanced rack labelling and safety solutions, is its Silverback PO+ labelling system which provides the answer to all the common labelling problems of legibility, adhesion and durability that have dogged the logistics industry for decades.

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