Electrified railways, metro style systems and innovative, technology enabled rural transport solutions will be common in the future, according to a report published today by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Cymru Wales.
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.
First truly 'green fuel' forklift point to emission free future
Nov 18, 2014
In what is claimed to be a milestone in the development of forklift truck design and technology, a collaboration has seen the production of a hydrogen fuel cell-powered truck that relies entirely on renewable energy sources.
Geodis Wilson opens new logistics hubs to service global oil & gas industry
Nov 18, 2014
Geodis Wilson has announced the expansion of its global network of operating hubs dedicated to the sector, thus underlining its on-going commitment to the logistics demands of the Oil & Gas industry.
EU transport: Emission savings of biofuels 80% better than thought, new calculations show
Nov 18, 2014
European calculation rules substantially underestimate the climate benefit of biofuels in the transport sector. Their greenhouse gas emissions should be compared with the emissions of the fossil fuels that they replace in the market.
Panther expands capacity with move to new cross dock facility
Nov 18, 2014
Dedicated white-glove specialist Panther Warehousing has increased its capacity with a move to a new cross dock facility.
Henderson Wholesale collaborates with Chep to find opportunities for added efficiency and safety
Nov 18, 2014
Chep, provider of pallet and container pooling solutions, is collaborating with Henderson Wholesale, part of the Mallusk-based Henderson Group, which owns the Spar, Eurospar, Vivoxtra, Vivo and Vivo Essentials franchise in Northern Ireland.
Kuehne + Nagel brings new logistics centre in Greater Sydney into operation
Nov 18, 2014
Kuehne + Nagel has extended its logistics infrastructure in Greater Sydney, Australia, to meet the growing demand for end-to-end logistics solutions.
CEVA manages new Finning parts distribution centre
Nov 18, 2014
Supply chain management company, CEVA, has won a major contract to operate a brand new national distribution centre on behalf of Caterpillar dealership Finning.
Arriva Transport Solutions implements telematics solution to make patient journeys smoother
Nov 18, 2014
Arriva Transport Solutions (ATSL) has implemented a telematics solution from Masternaut into its fleet of ambulances leading to a 92 per cent reduction in driving events such as harsh braking, acceleration and cornering in a six month period.