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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FTA issues checklist for no-deal Brexit to Keep Britain Trading

1 FTA issues checklist for no-deal Brexit to Keep Britain Trading

The UK logistics sector is urging caution to ensure that UK trade and industry can continue to operate seamlessly post-Brexit.

National Fleet Products introduces interior-mount, spring-assist, swivel-action WM system loading ramps for rear- and side-door applications

2 National Fleet Products introduces interior-mount, spring-assist, swivel-action WM system loading ramps for rear- and side-door applications

National Fleet Products, the North American supplier of loading ramps and other aftermarket accessories for commercial vehicles, has introduced several versions of its WM System loading ramps.

ULMA Packaging takes to the stage at BP2017

3 ULMA Packaging takes to the stage at BP2017

ULMA Packaging Ltd will be returning to the potato industry's showpiece exhibition BP2017 (22nd – 23rd November, Harrogate Yorkshire Event Centre) in Harrogate, promoting equipment that can help make taking crops to market more cost-effective and productive for growers.

Fanuc launches its fastest palletising robot

4 Fanuc launches its fastest palletising robot

Industrial automation solutions provider Fanuc UK has launched its fastest four-axis palletising robot yet.

Growth of home delivery sector key driver in £8,000 fleet investment

5 Growth of home delivery sector key driver in £8,000 fleet investment

A transport company in Bristol has geared up for the growth of the home delivery sector, investing more than £8,000 in a new fleet of electric pump trucks.

New Prologis research reveals Europe’s most desirable logistics locations

6 New Prologis research reveals Europe’s most desirable logistics locations

Prologis, Inc. has released new research that examines why logistics customers in Europe choose certain locations over others.

MAN champion buys new truck to mark 50th birthday

7 MAN champion buys new truck to mark 50th birthday

Truck manufacturer MAN Truck & Bus UK supplied Derbyshire based M & J Haulage (Midlands) Ltd. with a new MAN TGX 26.440 XLX cab to mark director's special birthday.

Lifting equipment manufacturer opens new £2M manufacturing plant in Derbyshire

8 Lifting equipment manufacturer opens new £2M manufacturing plant in Derbyshire

Family owned lifting equipment manufacturer Penny Hydraulics Ltd opened a new £2M manufacturing facility in Clowne, Derbyshire on Thursday 5th October. British banker and former chairman of Barclays bank, Sir David Walker opened the new plant following completion of the 18-month project.

TPN celebrates its 30 millionth pallet

9 TPN celebrates its 30 millionth pallet

In the third week of October 2017, TPN —THE Pallet Network — will send its 30 millionth pallet since the operation began.

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