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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Seko Logistics opens 8th UK location in Felixstowe

1 Seko Logistics opens 8th UK location in Felixstowe

Seko Logistics is building on a record year of sales in the UK market in 2014 with the opening of a further branch in Felixstowe to support its thriving global freight forwarding and FBS (fulfilment by Seko) logistics operations.

FirstGroup agrees five-year technology innovation deal with IPL

2 FirstGroup agrees five-year technology innovation deal with IPL

UK rail operator FirstGroup has agreed a five-year IT innovation framework with IPL, a systems integrator specialising in digital innovation and Enterprise Information Management.

Institute Safety Forum to premiere road safety film at launch event

3 Institute Safety Forum to premiere road safety film at launch event

The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport's Transport & Logistics Safety Forum is to launch its film: Our Vehicles, Our Safety, Our Responsibility: Improving Road Safety for Vulnerable Road Users at a high-profile conference on 31 March in Bedford.

MPI Offshore signs six-year deal with PD Ports

4 MPI Offshore signs six-year deal with PD Ports

MPI Offshore has signed a six-year lease agreement with PD Ports to secure Teesport Commerce Park in Middlesbrough as its UK base.

Colchester logistics firm descends into Heathrow

5 Colchester logistics firm descends into Heathrow

A Colchester-based logistics firm with three depots in the South East has announced plans to open a brand new operation in Heathrow.

Homeleigh boosts yard productivity with Jungheinrich trucks

6 Homeleigh boosts yard productivity with Jungheinrich trucks

Independent builders merchants, Homeleigh Timber Supplies Ltd, is an £8.5 million turnover business serving the exacting needs of its local customers in Kent and East Sussex through a busy network of four depots.

Vero suite of warehouse optimisation solutions to be showcased at ProMat 2015

7 Vero suite of warehouse optimisation solutions to be showcased at ProMat 2015

Harland Simon will be attending ProMat 2015 in Chicago between 23-26 March to showcase its warehouse and logistics asset tracking systems.

UKWA to hold sprinkler debate at the Health & Safety Event

8 UKWA to hold sprinkler debate at the Health & Safety Event

UKWA will be taking part in the Safer Logistics Seminars at the Health & Safety Event, which is being held at the NEC, Birmingham on 24-26 March.

BITO’s new 53 litre container keeps quiet on conveyors

9 BITO’s new 53 litre container keeps quiet on conveyors

The new 53 litre capacity BITOBOX XLmotion plastic container's base features diagonal support ribbing. This ensures silent travelling on conveyors and also gives a high level of rigidity.

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