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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Skill shortage in logistics

1 Skill shortage in logistics

Recruitment and logistics specialist, Clarico has seen an increasing skill shortage in the logistics sector in recent years.

Agility inks deal with SIPGL

2 Agility inks deal with SIPGL

Agility has strengthened its East China ocean freight service capabilities with a strategic partnership agreement with Shanghai International Port Group Logistics (SIPGL).

Swissport Algeria granted ground handling licences for Constantine, Batna and Tlemcen International Airports

3 Swissport Algeria granted ground handling licences for Constantine, Batna and Tlemcen International Airports

Swissport International (Swissport) has welcomed the 5-year ground handling licence award for the three International Airports Constantine Mohamed Boudiaf, Batna Mostepha Ben Boulaid and Tlemcen Zenata Messali El Hadj.

Emirates SkyCargo chooses X-Mover from Unitechnik

4 Emirates SkyCargo chooses X-Mover from Unitechnik

Store and retrieve ULDs from high-bay racks and move them easily within a cargo terminal using one and the same transport vehicle - Emirates SkyCargo now has the capability following the integration of Unitechnik's X-Mover system.

Drivers urgently needed

5 Drivers urgently needed

The road freight transport sector is finding it difficult to recruit the new drivers that it urgently needs, says Phill Brooks, General Manager of Farrall's Transport.

Premier wine company joins with LPR

6 Premier wine company joins with LPR

UK wine solutions company, Kingsland Drinks Ltd, has signed up to work alongside Europe's second largest pallet pool operator, LPR.

Peak-Ryzex manages Samsung tablets for Curo

7 Peak-Ryzex manages Samsung tablets for Curo

Housing and support organisation Curo has selected Peak-Ryzex for fully-managed mobile services for the company's new 7-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 tablet devices.

Modest growth in paper & board packaging market despite sizeable threats

8 Modest growth in paper & board packaging market despite sizeable threats

According to Packaging (Paper & Board) 2014, a new Market Report from business intelligence provider Key Note, the apparent total value of the paper and board packaging market increased by 1.8% in 2013. As such, the market has grown on a consecutive year-on-year basis since 2009. Nevertheless, the long-term problem concerning consumer perceptions, combined with developing current issues, are threatening future market performance.

Palletforce 48-hour Scandinavian service goes live

9 Palletforce 48-hour Scandinavian service goes live

Palletforce has launched the latest of its European delivery and import services with the addition of Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland to its portfolio of European countries.

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