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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LLamasoft and CLX Logistics announce agreement to offer European truckload and global ocean and parcel data to LLamasoft customers

1 LLamasoft and CLX Logistics announce agreement to offer European truckload and global ocean and parcel data to LLamasoft customers

LLamasoft and CLX Logistics announced an agreement to offer European truckload, global ocean and global parcel data to LLamasoft customers for use in strategic supply chain design.

PTV Group supports 2014 Michelin Challenge Bibendum

2 PTV Group supports 2014 Michelin Challenge Bibendum

The 2014 Michelin Challenge Bibendum, which is being held in Chengdu, China, in November, will bring together the world's mobility stakeholders to discuss how to promote mobility that is clean, safe, connected, economically affordable and physically accessible.

Meeting the demand-Transport Management Technology report October 2014

3 Meeting the demand-Transport Management Technology report October 2014

Chief editor Ed Holden spoke with some of the major players within the field of transportation management about current key talking points within this fascinating technology field; including changing demand trends, security and how transportation solutions might continue to develop in the near future.

Harrison Solway take 'fast- track' Krone Trailers as pallet numbers rise

4 Harrison Solway take 'fast- track' Krone Trailers as pallet numbers rise

Harrison Solway have recently expanded their trailer fleet with the addition of six Profi Liner curtainsiders from Krone, which, says the company are needed to keep up with the continuing increase in pallet movements for their customers throughout the UK, Ireland and Europe.

Top safety accreditation for Flexi Narrow Aisle

5 Top safety accreditation for Flexi Narrow Aisle

Flexi Narrow Aisle, manufacturer of the Flexi range of articulated forklift trucks, has been awarded accreditation from Safecontractor for its commitment to achieving excellence in health and safety.

Hyster LPG forklift changes benefit indoor operators

6 Hyster LPG forklift changes benefit indoor operators

Hyster has introduced a new engine in its 2-3.5 tonne Fortens range of LPG forklifts offering high performance for intensive applications, as well as maximum fuel efficiency, low noise, low vibration and outstanding reliability.

Chep collaborates with customers to cut transport costs and CO2 emissions

7 Chep collaborates with customers to cut transport costs and CO2 emissions

Chep has announced that its collaborative transportation programme in the UK & Ireland has removed over 900,000 miles of truck haulage.

APC Overnight staff think pink for charity

8 APC Overnight staff think pink for charity

Employees at Cannock-based APC Overnight recently got pretty in pink to raise money for the Breast Cancer Campaign.

Mind the Gap - Fast track your business growth

9 Mind the Gap - Fast track your business growth

A new Access survey reveals that with seamlessly integrated software for warehousing, production, scheduling, business intelligence and finance, companies can hasten their growth journey by minding the gaps into which their competitors will fall.

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