Strong trade growth, moderating fleet development and deployment of new fuel efficient vessels are expected to lead to a recovery in dry bulk shipping rates later in 2015, according to the latest edition of the Dry Bulk Forecaster, published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.
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.
Kardex Stow Direct changes name to reflect product line
Feb 18, 2015
Kardex Stow Direct has changed its name to Pallet Rack Direct to more accurately reflect its on-going offering to the UK racking distributor market.
Kelly International upgrades fleet with Schmitz Cargobull height-adjustable trailers
Feb 18, 2015
Schmitz Cargobull has supplied 15 new S.CS MEGA curtainsider trailers with VARIOS Top Technology to Kelly International, giving the logistics provider total flexibility on its regular European deliveries.
Crown 'picks' up Good Design Award for QuickPick Remote
Feb 18, 2015
Material handling company, Crown, recently gained its fourth award for the GPC 3000 order picker with QuickPick Remote by winning its 14th Good Design Award from the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies.
Coach House chooses Cartwright
Feb 18, 2015
Coach House, the UK trade-only supplier of furniture and giftware, has just taken delivery of six new Cartwright step frame box van trailers.
Geodis Wilson honours its innovators
Feb 18, 2015
Freight management company, Geodis Wilson, launched its internal innovation campaign in 2011.
Facts about forklift fleet management systems
Feb 18, 2015
Fleet management systems have been used to optimise forklift truck operations since the 1990s and have seen many adaptations and improvements since then.
Palletways scores highly with local rugby player
Feb 18, 2015
A young international rugby player from Lichfield has tackled her need for sponsorship after receiving support from a local firm.
CFC Food Partners improves efficiency with BCP's Accord
Feb 18, 2015
BCP customer CFC Food Partners Ltd (CFC), is claiming company-wide improvements in operational efficiency from its investment in BCP's Accord distribution system.
