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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 Equipment, Overhead Handling Equipment, Packaging and Labelling Solutions, Pallets & Containers,Transport and Distribution, Racking & Shelving as well as Trade Shows and Industry Events.
The App that’s cutting commercial transportation and delivery routes in half
May 31, 2017
Many commercial vehicle drivers today are facing the challenge of making their stops quickly and efficiently while maintaining best safety practices on the road.
In addition, planning delivery routes with hundreds of destinations can easily turn into a logistical nightmare, one that no manager should have to waste their time on anymore. We know the struggle, and now know the best way to put an end to it.
In-cab printing take-up surges at Palletways
May 31, 2017
Technology developed by Palletways UK, designed to speed-up the process of palletised freight delivery, has been adopted by over 90% of the network's members.
Yamato launches new Epsilon mid-range multihead weigher
May 31, 2017
Yamato Scale Dataweigh UK has launched a new mid-range multihead weighing machine.
Dematic Northern Europe opens state-of-the-art headquarters in Adderbury
May 31, 2017
Dematic has opened a new state-of-the-art head office building for Northern Europe in Adderbury, Oxfordshire.
SP Training Trucks named by partners Yodel and Scania
May 31, 2017
UK logistics training company SP Training has given two of its partners the opportunity to name a pair of new bespoke trucks recently added to its fleet of dedicated training vehicles.
Shanks reduce vehicle downtime with complete tyre service management from Vacu-Lug
May 31, 2017
After a thorough tender process, Shanks Waste Management Ltd has selected Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres Ltd to manage its commercial vehicles and mobile plant and machinery tyres for a number of recycling centres throughout the UK.
Wincanton celebrates start-up spirit as W2 labs programme gears up
May 31, 2017
Wincanton's commitment to driving innovation stepped up a gear as some of the brightest start-up firms from around the world pitched their proposals to work with the biggest British logistics firm this month.
Jungheinrich AG wins 'Deutsche Post DHL Group Supplier Award 2017'
May 31, 2017
Deutsche Post DHL Group has presented Jungheinrich AG the Supplier Award 2017 in the 'Sustainability' category at the DHL Innovation Center near Bonn.
