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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 Equipment, Overhead Handling Equipment, Packaging and Labelling Solutions, Pallets & Containers,Transport and Distribution, Racking & Shelving as well as Trade Shows and Industry Events.
Linde Material Handling showcases latest robotic truck at IntraLogisteX
Mar 21, 2017
Linde Material Handling showcased its L-Matic pallet stacker at this year's IntraLogisteX, just one of the trucks in a range of new automated trucks available from Linde Robotics.
Increased output in the new logistics centre of DocMorris
Mar 21, 2017
The new logistics centre of DocMorris, the large European mail-order pharmacy, has recorded a great optimisation of warehouse operations.
Tesco UK selects Transporeon Group solution for inbound goods management at its UK distribution centres
Mar 21, 2017
Tesco UK signed a contract with the Transporeon Group for its retail division, Mercareon, to implement a cloud-based software-as-a-service solution for managing inbound logistics flows at all Tesco UK Distribution Centres.
Vanderlande to showcase Smart Item Robotics at ProMat 2017
Mar 21, 2017
Vanderlande will showcase its Smart Item Robotics (SIR) technology for the e-commerce market during ProMat 2017.
Government Office for Science to address transport challenges of the future at Microlise Transport Conference
Mar 21, 2017
A senior UK policy maker, who supports the Government's Chief Scientific Adviser in providing advice directly to the Prime Minister, will speak at the Microlise Transport Conference on the 17 May.
Freight forwarders risk losing custom by playing generic music on hold
Mar 21, 2017
Freight forwarders' call handling standards have come into question as the result of a major new study into telephone practice.
The research conducted by audio branding specialist PHMG, which audited 476 firms in the freight forwarding trade, discovered the large majority risk losing custom by subjecting customers to generic music and audio while on hold.
ISD Solutions exports single envelope know-how for NewCold frozen distribution centre in Melbourne
Mar 21, 2017
ISD Solutions has won an A$12million (nearly £7.5 million) order from Dutch cold chain logistics specialist NewCold, to build the company's latest super-efficient freezer storage and distribution facility near Melbourne, Australia.
MAN Truck & Bus UK is Topps’ choice for new fleet
Mar 21, 2017
Truck manufacturer MAN Truck & Bus UK has beaten off competitors in a rigorous tender process to supply vehicles to Topps Tiles.
