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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PLUS Pallet strengthens range

1 PLUS Pallet strengthens range

Exporta Global, the UK plastic pallet supplier, has launched the nestable PLUS Pallet to supersede its SP1210 range.

Zanders launches flexible oil and grease resistant packaging paper

2 Zanders launches flexible oil and grease resistant packaging paper

Zanders is launching the new oil and grease resistant (OGR) food contact paper Zanbarrier OGR. In the future, Zanbarrier will also be available in other barrier variations, rounding off the range of flexible packaging paper.

Palletways Oxford looks to future with new general manager

3 Palletways Oxford looks to future with new general manager

Palletways Oxford has welcomed a new general manager based at the logistic company's new premises on Milton Park, Abingdon.

Schmitz Cargobull builds on long-term partnership with a score of tough new curtainsiders for APM Commercials

4 Schmitz Cargobull builds on long-term partnership with a score of tough new curtainsiders for APM Commercials

Schmitz Cargobull has delivered 20 fixed-roof curtainsiders to APM Commercials, the first of the newly launched UK and Ireland-spec trailers to join the Lincolnshire-based company's rental fleet.

Virgin Atlantic Cargo welcomes A350 capacity boost

5 Virgin Atlantic Cargo welcomes A350 capacity boost

Virgin Atlantic's new US$4.4 billion order for 12 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft will mark the arrival of the most capable cargo aircraft in its fleet.

Pallet truck experts welcome market growth predictions

6 Pallet truck experts welcome market growth predictions

The pallet truck market is often seen as niche. Yet they're used in more settings than people often imagine. Useful for every business – whether large or small – they add value and help businesses go from strength to strength.

Mentor movie’s critical acclaim

7 Mentor movie’s critical acclaim

A hard-hitting new forklift safety video from Mentor Training has been shortlisted for a Design 4 Safety Award. The video targets both fork lift truck drivers and the staff working alongside them.

Hyundai to show a new range of warehouse equipment at IMHX

8 Hyundai to show a new range of warehouse equipment at IMHX

Hyundai Heavy Industries Europe (HHIE), with the support of the UK's Hyundai forklift dealer network, is using the IMHX exhibition to launch a brand new warehouse equipment range.

Linde Material Handling opens a new distribution centre in the Czech Republic

9 Linde Material Handling opens a new distribution centre in the Czech Republic

Linde Material Handling has opened its first distribution centre in Brno, Czech Republic supplying spare parts for Linde trucks to accommodate the growing demand for product availability across Central and Eastern Europe.

Rhenus UK urges logistics sector to be ‘wage aware’ following French legislation change

10 Rhenus UK urges logistics sector to be ‘wage aware’ following French legislation change

Freight company Rhenus UK is urging the logistics industry to be aware of new minimum wage legislation implemented in France.

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