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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Agreement to provide impact detection management for HGV fleets

1 Agreement to provide impact detection management for HGV fleets

An exclusive agreement has been signed which will see customers using Isotrak's telematics technology to automatically notify incident management service provider TTS360 of collisions, enabling their 24/7/365 incident response team to provide instant roadside assistance.

93% of fleet operators want all CVs equipped with witness cameras

2 93% of fleet operators want all CVs equipped with witness cameras

A total of 93% of fleet operators would like to see witness cameras installed in all commercial vehicles, a snap poll by comparison website TrackCompare.co.uk has revealed.

Swisslog Recognised with 2013 Supplier Excellence Award by Texas Instruments

3 Swisslog Recognised with 2013 Supplier Excellence Award by Texas Instruments

Swisslog, provider of integrated logistics solutions for warehouses and distribution centres, has received the Texas Instruments (TI) 2013 Supplier Excellence Award.

Swissport and Transaero Airlines sign global strategic partnership agreement

4 Swissport and Transaero Airlines sign global strategic partnership agreement

Swissport International (Swissport), provider of ground and cargo handling services to the aviation industry, and Transaero Airlines (Transaero), the second largest Russian carrier, have signed a five-year Global Framework Agreement for worldwide ground handling services.

How have customer expectations changed the most over the past 2-3 years in the pallet industry?

5 How have customer expectations changed the most over the past 2-3 years in the pallet industry?

By John Andrew Shawyer, director, Associated Pallets Ltd.

Over the past few years there have been definite changes in the expectations of companies buying pallets. Not only are they looking for a reduction in costs, but they are also demanding a higher-quality product.

Prohire makes further Spot Rental Fleet investment

6 Prohire makes further Spot Rental Fleet investment

One of the UK's fastest growing commercial vehicle hire and fleet management specialists, Prohire Plc, has announced an investment approaching £1 million in its 'spot rental' fleet.

Unipart awarded ‘Big Tick’ in business

7 Unipart awarded ‘Big Tick’ in business

Unipart has been recognised with a 'Big Tick' for its engagement and wellbeing programmes as part of the prestigious Responsible Business Awards 2014, which are run by the charity Business in the Community.

Do you have a potential killer in the warehouse?

8 Do you have a potential killer in the warehouse?

The Fork Lift Truck Association, the UK authority on the safe and effective operation of fork lift trucks, has announced plans for its largest Safety Conference yet.

Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference - 10th-11th Sept, London

9 Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference - 10th-11th Sept, London

As the digital world continues to blur global boundaries, increase customer connectivity and accelerate the speed of business, traditional supply chain concepts no longer apply. To succeed in the coming decade and beyond, senior supply chain executives must reinvent the supply chain network to align with new expectations, market opportunities and technologies.

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