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70 new Hyster forklift trucks for Koenig & Bauer

1 70 new Hyster forklift trucks for Koenig & Bauer

The oldest printing machine manufacturer in the world, Koenig & Bauer Group in Würzburg, Germany, is now using 70 new Hyster forklift trucks in their plants.

How mobile robots will transform material handling and logistics industries

2 How mobile robots will transform material handling and logistics industries

By Dr Khasha Ghaffarzadeh, Research Director, IDTechEx.

Mobile robotics in material handling and logistics will become a $75bn market by 2027. It will then more than double by 2038.

The Impact of digitalisation and status of the supply chain profession are driving a global talent shortage crisis

3 The Impact of digitalisation and status of the supply chain profession are driving a global talent shortage crisis

DHL has called upon industry leaders to recognise the growing talent gap crisis in the supply chain sector.

Extreme sports retailer conquers warehousing challenges with Snapfulfil

4 Extreme sports retailer conquers warehousing challenges with Snapfulfil

Online action sports retailer, Freestyle Xtreme, has implemented the Snapfulfil cloud warehouse management system to drive efficiencies in its global fulfilment operation.

DSV adds 50 new trucks to its expanding UK fleet

5 DSV adds 50 new trucks to its expanding UK fleet

DSV UK has, in conjunction with their partner General Express Services Limited, invested in 50 new rigid 7.5 and 18.0 ton Volvo's to add to its UK fleet.

Logistics company will bring iconic WW2 aircraft 'home'

6 Logistics company will bring iconic WW2 aircraft 'home'

Logistics services company Walker Logistics is undertaking a project to commemorate the role that the Berkshire village where it is based played in World War 2.

Swissport Cargo USA opens a new state-of-the-art warehouse at Chicago O’Hare Airport

7 Swissport Cargo USA opens a new state-of-the-art warehouse at Chicago O’Hare Airport

Swissport Cargo USA, a subsidiary of Swissport International, provider of ground and air cargo services to the aviation industry, opened a new warehouse at the Chicago O'Hare Airport.

UK Big Box warehouse market remains positive despite reduced take-up in first half of 2017

8 UK Big Box warehouse market remains positive despite reduced take-up in first half of 2017

JLL has published its H1 2017 UK Big Box Industrial & Logistics research which reveals the following:

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