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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UPS expands three European contract logistics facilities

1 UPS expands three European contract logistics facilities

UPS has announced three international facility expansions driven by growing demand from retail and high-tech customers. The moves add nearly 20,000 sqm to UPS's global supply chain network.

Bunkabin takes delivery of four specialist vehicles from Cartwright

2 Bunkabin takes delivery of four specialist vehicles from Cartwright

Bunkabin has just taken delivery of four specialist vehicles with innovative features from Cartwright which has taken the product to the next level.

Innovative layer picking system in line for industry award

3 Innovative layer picking system in line for industry award

A new order picking system that allows over 1000 cases per hour to be picked has been named as a finalist in the Innovation category of this year's Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) Awards.

CLX Logistics joins SmartWay Programme to promote safety, efficiency and sustainability in freight transportation

4 CLX Logistics joins SmartWay Programme to promote safety, efficiency and sustainability in freight transportation

CLX Logistics LLC, is now an active partner in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) SmartWay Program.

Acumen further expands its fleet of longer semi-trailers

5 Acumen further expands its fleet of longer semi-trailers

Acumen Distribution has further expanded its fleet of Longer Semi-Trailers (LSTs) with the addition of four more trailers.

George Osborne visits Midland's logistics firm

6 George Osborne visits Midland's logistics firm

Chancellor George Osborne has paid a special visit to a Midlands road haulage specialist to hear how the company has lowered its delivery prices following the recent fall in petrol prices.

Dematic acquires SDI Group Europe

7 Dematic acquires SDI Group Europe

Dematic Group has announced the acquisition of FSU Investments Limited.

Forklifts to Sierra Leone to tackle Ebola crisis

8 Forklifts to Sierra Leone to tackle Ebola crisis

Forklift trucks supplied by Jungheinrich UK Ltd have been flown to Sierra Leone as part of the UK Government's response to the Ebola virus crisis.

Vanderlande launches spare parts portal for customers

9 Vanderlande launches spare parts portal for customers

Vanderlande has launched a spare parts portal for customers, which will enable them to order items quickly and easily online.

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