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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.
Linde Material Handling launches extended reach truck portfolio
Sep 02, 2014
Industrial truck manufacturer Linde Material Handling has launched four new models to its extensive portfolio of reach trucks.
Wincanton wins new contract with Howdens
Sep 02, 2014
One of the UK's leading manufacturers and suppliers of kitchen and joinery products, Howdens Joinery, has appointed Wincanton as its logistics partner following a strategic review of its supply chain.
Packaging successes unlocked
Sep 02, 2014
Marks and Spencer, Tesco, DHL Supply Chain, Taylors of Harrogate, Mamas & Papas and Kingfisher Group are just a handful of leading industry names set to unlock the key to their success at Packaging Innovations and Luxury Packaging London, taking place at the Business Design Centre on 30 September & 1 October.
Poor pallet hygiene poses threat to UK economy
Sep 02, 2014
"UK businesses using wood packaging materials for shipping goods could be putting the health and safety of staff at serious risk and causing untold damage to the UK economy", says Jim Hardisty, Managing Director of Goplasticpallets.com.
Liverpool2 will lead to around 5,000 jobs in Maritime and Logistics
Sep 02, 2014
Peel Ports' £300million investment in its landmark Liverpool2 deep water container terminal will create around 5,000 new jobs in the North West. Two-thirds of the direct jobs are expected to be taken by people living within a ten mile radius of the Port of Liverpool (*see extra notes below).
Transport Exchange Group launches new features to increase visibility and control of freight resources
Sep 02, 2014
Transport Exchange Group has recently introduced two new features to its freight trading platform to provide greater control of multi-depot activity and improve the accuracy of available vehicle capacity published on the Exchange.
CML invests £500k in its future
Sep 02, 2014
Core Management Logistics (CML) has selected Canadian firm Accellos to support its growing new customer base.
The voice of the logistics industry is female, new research reveals
Sep 02, 2014
The UK logistics industry breaks traditional gender stereotypes through its marketing and branding, new research has revealed.
A study conducted by PH Media Group found the most popular voice used by logistics firms and couriers in their audio branding is female and aged between 35 and 45. It is also confident, fresh and trustworthy in tone, helping to reinforce a sense of specialist expertise.
