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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AITT to address FLTA Safety Conference

1 AITT to address FLTA Safety Conference

Dave Sparrow, MD of the Association of Industrial Truck Trainers (AITT) has been announced as a key speaker at this year's Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) Safety Conference. In his presentation, he will explain the role of the Accrediting Bodies Association (ABA) and the very significant benefits its formation has brought to employers – and to workplace safety standards.

New specialist retail pallet – a retailer’s best friend

2 New specialist retail pallet – a retailer’s best friend

The new SF 800 H Retail Pallet is the latest model to join Goplasticpallets.com's extensive range of lightweight, cost-effective nestable pallets.

Space-saving storage is now an easy move for anyone

3 Space-saving storage is now an easy move for anyone

Adjustable Pallet Racking (APR) and sprinkler systems can now be extended, remodelled and relocated within a warehouse or distribution centre environment in significantly less time and at a fraction of the cost than was previously thought possible.

Disruptive innovation debate leads Multimodal seminar line up

4 Disruptive innovation debate leads Multimodal seminar line up

Disruptive innovation, warehouses of the future, the impact of mega shipping vessels, and the future of UK airports all feature in the Multimodal Seminar line-up.

Leicestershire logistics company makes carbon neutrality a key priority

5 Leicestershire logistics company makes carbon neutrality a key priority

Core Management Logistics (CML) has prioritised the need to be carbon neutral by planting 808 new trees up and down the UK.

Fortec Distribution Network appoints new Regional Commercial Manager

6 Fortec Distribution Network appoints new Regional Commercial Manager

The Fortec Distribution Network has appointed Rachel Gay as its new Regional Commercial Manager for the southern region.

Veolia investment in London fleet delivers FORS Gold recognition

7 Veolia investment in London fleet delivers FORS Gold recognition

Veolia's fleet operations in London have been accredited with a Gold certificate under Transport for London's Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS). This follows an investment to make 1400 Veolia vehicles that operate within London, safer and greener by:

Customs warehouse operators must crack new code

8 Customs warehouse operators must crack new code

The latest raft of EU customs legislation to impact on the third party logistics sector will start to come in to effect from May of this year.

WMS to support growing businesses

9 WMS to support growing businesses

By Alex Mills, Sales & Marketing Director, Chess Logistics Technology.

Most businesses selling items in a shop or online need some form of stock control. When it is a single outlet and the range of products on offer and number of customers buying them is small it is entirely possible to manage this process with little more than a good memory and some simple paper-based processes.

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