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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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Manufacturing & Logistics IT December 2015 Reference Annual Edition

1 Manufacturing & Logistics IT December 2015 Reference Annual Edition

The December Reference Annual edition of Manufacturing & Logistics IT (MLIT) features a brand new exclusive Special Report on the latest developments and key talking points related to Software as a Service/Cloud.

Freeway helps Prestons of Potto maintain first-rate fleet

2 Freeway helps Prestons of Potto maintain first-rate fleet

Road haulage and transport company Prestons of Potto has implemented Freeway's fleet management system to manage its vehicle maintenance programme and ensure its fleet remains in tip top condition to provide a high level of service for its customers.

Onward presses ahead with expansion plans after sale of warehousing units

3 Onward presses ahead with expansion plans after sale of warehousing units

Onward Holdings Ltd has completed the sale of warehouse units 16 and 16a at the popular Langthwaite Business Park in West Yorkshire to Stephenson Day, acting on behalf of AEW UK REIT PLC.

Record Number of Apprenticeship Applications for Linde Material Handling

4 Record Number of Apprenticeship Applications for Linde Material Handling

Global industrial truck manufacturer, Linde Material Handling, has received a record 381 applications for its bespoke apprenticeship programme.

The four-year engineering apprenticeship programmes provided by Linde are offered to 16-19 year olds and are accredited by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), and delivered through BITA and the FLTA.

Safety recognition for Narrow Aisle

5 Safety recognition for Narrow Aisle

For the second year in succession, Narrow Aisle Ltd - manufacturer of the Flexi range of articulated warehouse truck-based intralogistics solutions - was awarded Safecontractor accreditation for its commitment to health and safety last month.

Jurassic delivery for Ketra Logistics

6 Jurassic delivery for Ketra Logistics

London-based logistics company, Ketra Logistics, made its largest, heaviest and most peculiar delivery in its history when it transported a life size dinosaur across London and all the way to Kent.

Moran Logistics makes MAN the marque

7 Moran Logistics makes MAN the marque

Moran Logistics has invested in 50 new TGX 26.440 tractor units and plans to expand fleet further.

Thorworld loading bay successfully modified to accommodate Universal Silencer's expanding imports

8 Thorworld loading bay successfully modified to accommodate Universal Silencer's expanding imports

Increased shipment size has prompted acoustic technology provider, Universal Silencer, to successfully modify its existing Thorworld Industries loading ramp and platform, after nearly six years of effective use.

Door and loading bay maintenance

9 Door and loading bay maintenance

Loading bays are a key interface between a company's main operations and the logistics and distribution functions that connect it to its customers.

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