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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RF Tracking cuts cost of trailer tracking with extended range, self-install battery powered tag

1 RF Tracking cuts cost of trailer tracking with extended range, self-install battery powered tag

New tracking technology, designed for trailers and other assets, will be showcased for the first time by RF Tracking at the CV Show 2016.

Temporary building helps Kuehne+Nagel meet peak demand and reduce stock fulfilment times

2 Temporary building helps Kuehne+Nagel meet peak demand and reduce stock fulfilment times

A global logistics and transportation company has significantly increased its onsite storage space, improved the accuracy of data logging information, and reduced customer fulfilment times after investing in a temporary building solution from Spaciotempo.

Apprentice gains all-round experience with Leicestershire logistics company

3 Apprentice gains all-round experience with Leicestershire logistics company

Core Management Logistics (CML) has recently taken on an apprentice from Countesthorpe to provide him with first-hand knowledge of a career in the logistics industry.

5 Reasons to consider banding over shrink-wrap, polybags or boxes

4 5 Reasons to consider banding over shrink-wrap, polybags or boxes

By Del Williams, technical writer based in Torrance, California.

For manufacturers and packagers looking to bundle products in quantifiable units or as multi-packs for storage, transport or shelf display, using traditional methods that fully envelop a product such as shrink-wrap, poly-bags, or boxes might be overkill.

3T reveal the future of transport management at Multimodal

5 3T reveal the future of transport management at Multimodal

Businesses looking to revolutionise their transport management processes should visit the 3T Logistics stand to view the next generation of transport applications at this year's Multimodal event, says the company's CEO Steve Twydell.

XPO Logistics leverages nationwide network to deliver a time-critical delivery solution for Door-Stop International

6 XPO Logistics leverages nationwide network to deliver a time-critical delivery solution for Door-Stop International

XPO Logistics has secured a multi-million pound, three-year contract with quality door manufacturer Door-Stop International to deliver products from its site in Nottingham to customers across the UK.

RAVAS-SafeLoad: active load diagram alerts forklift driver in case of unsafe lifting

7 RAVAS-SafeLoad: active load diagram alerts forklift driver in case of unsafe lifting

RAVAS has introduced the RAVAS-SafeLoad: an aftermarket product for forklift trucks that provides both weight and stability information in a single combined display.

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