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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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Wincanton to partner manufacturer on path to growth

1 Wincanton to partner manufacturer on path to growth

Taylor, the UK manufacturer of four-wheeled galvanised steel containers, has partnered with Wincanton in a move to boost its domestic growth strategy and as part of its commitment to providing responsive and comprehensive fleet management throughout the UK.

UK Logistics needs real investment, warns forwarding chief

2 UK Logistics needs real investment, warns forwarding chief

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is calling for real investment in the UK's logistics network, ahead of the Chancellor's Emergency Budget tomorrow.

Latest data shows construction growth – Midland Pallet Trucks urges firms to capitalise

3 Latest data shows construction growth – Midland Pallet Trucks urges firms to capitalise

The future is looking bright for the UK construction industry, with the latest data from the Office for National Statistics confirming that growth is occurring at a faster pace than originally thought. To monopolise on favourable market conditions Midland Pallet Trucks is urging decision-makers and equipment managers to 'make hay while the sun shines' and stock up on premium quality equipment in a bid to increase investments, boost productivity, augment profits and fast-track future growth.

Freight firm takes explorer back to South Australia

4 Freight firm takes explorer back to South Australia

A shipping specialist is to play a key role in transporting a larger than life size sculpture of a UK explorer to the land where he is most renowned.

'Logistics is a great career for women' says Anna Kozlowska, winner of the everywoman in Transport & Logistics Rising Star Award

5 'Logistics is a great career for women' says Anna Kozlowska, winner of the everywoman in Transport & Logistics Rising Star Award

A year on from her 'Rising Star' award, in a hard-hitting ParcelHero blog, Anna Kozlowska reveals why women are delivering in the delivery industry

Adcock joins BiS Henderson’s senior executive team

6 Adcock joins BiS Henderson’s senior executive team

Recruitment and logistics consultancy BiS Henderson has further expanded its supply chain consultancy business by appointing logistics heavyweight, Neil Adcock, to its senior executive team.

SGS and BeFlexi enter into collaboration to provide logistical solutions

7 SGS and BeFlexi enter into collaboration to provide logistical solutions

SGS, the inspection, verification, testing and certification company and BeFlexi, the flexitank solutions provider, have announced the launch of a collaboration project, thus providing a global flexitank logistics service to the trade industry.

Tesco renews with XPO Logistics for a further five years

8 Tesco renews with XPO Logistics for a further five years

Tesco has once again renewed its contract with XPO Logistics for the management of 12 Recycling Service Units (RSUs) throughout the UK and Ireland, along with the maintenance of its loose equipment fleet.

CEVA named recipient of Annual Partner Award by Huawei

9 CEVA named recipient of Annual Partner Award by Huawei

CEVA Logistics is the recipient of the 2014 Annual Partner Award from Huawei Technologies USA.

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