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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FORS scheme increasingly affecting LCV fleets, reports GE Van Lease

1 FORS scheme increasingly affecting LCV fleets, reports GE Van Lease

Light commercial vehicle fleets are increasingly being affected by Transport for London's Freight Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS), reports GE Capital's Van Lease division.

New app makes FPS more user-friendly

2 New app makes FPS more user-friendly

FPS Group – the global forwarding and consolidation network – has launched a new app for iPhones and Androids that enables members and customers to track ocean shipments passing through the FPS network.

Cartwright Solution Helps S & J European Haulage with Urban/Town Centre Deliveries

3 Cartwright Solution Helps S & J European Haulage with Urban/Town Centre Deliveries

S&J European Haulage has found a solution to resolving its problem of deliveries to urban areas and city centres thanks to a specially designed Cartwright trailer.

Top Safety Accreditation for Lifting Technology

4 Top Safety Accreditation for Lifting Technology

Local business Lifting Technology has been awarded accreditation from Safecontractor for its commitment to achieving excellence in health and safety.

Macfarlane Packaging and WeStore’s cardboard sculpture exhibition opens

5 Macfarlane Packaging and WeStore’s cardboard sculpture exhibition opens

UK packaging distributor, Macfarlane Packaging, has teamed up with WeStore, the storage-by-the-box company, resulting in what is described as a unique exhibition of cardboard sculptures.

Interroll teams up with NPI in a USD multimillion dollar deal with Brazil Post for conveyor & sorter technology solutions

6 Interroll teams up with NPI in a USD multimillion dollar deal with Brazil Post for conveyor & sorter technology solutions

Interroll has signed a supplier agreement with USAbased NPI (National Presort L.P.) to deliver six crossbelt sorters and related conveyor technology over the period from 2015 to 2017 for the benefit of Brazil Post.

A&R Logistics chooses HighJump Warehouse Advantage and Billing Management to strengthen operations

7 A&R Logistics chooses HighJump Warehouse Advantage and Billing Management to strengthen operations

HighJump Software has announced that A&R Logistics has selected HighJump Warehouse Advantage and HighJump Billing Management to efficiently manage inventory and control costs in warehouses and rail yards throughout the country.

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