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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Digital Supply Chain Conference 2018

1 Digital Supply Chain Conference 2018

Adapting to a Digital World - Agile, Collaborative and Innovative Supply Chain Management

Taking place on the 30-31 January, 2018, in Amsterdam, the conference has been designed to deliver insight from international experts on how they are developing enhanced, agile and connected supply chains through digital technology

UK government urged to remove stealth diesel tax exemption for commercial second engines

2 UK government urged to remove stealth diesel tax exemption for commercial second engines

Almost two thirds (62%) of UK citizens would support a government move to end a stealth tax exemption for diesel used in smaller second engines of commercial vehicles.

How will automation impact warehouse operations and management?

3 How will automation impact warehouse operations and management?

By Eric Carter and Mark Wilkinson, supply chain consultants, Indigo Software.

The warehouse is one of the areas within a business where the adoption of automation and artificial intelligence has progressed more quickly than in other functions.

ULMA Packaging introduces new Tight Bag technology

4 ULMA Packaging introduces new Tight Bag technology

ULMA Packaging Ltd. claims to offer the solution to overcome many of the issues that have hampered the food industry caused by excess air in the bag.

Yamato's new Epsilon machine drew crowds at PPMA

5 Yamato's new Epsilon machine drew crowds at PPMA

Yamato Scale Dataweigh UK demonstrated the capabilities of its automatic weighing machinery at this year's PPMA show.

Freight forwarders urged to comment on likely post-Brexit skills gaps

6 Freight forwarders urged to comment on likely post-Brexit skills gaps

Members of the British International Freight Association (BIFA) are being urged to take part in a short survey designed to gain a better understanding of the scale of potential Customs procedure training that will be required post-Brexit within the freight forwarding sector.

XPO Logistics named top performing US company on Forbes 2017 Global 2000 List

7 XPO Logistics named top performing US company on Forbes 2017 Global 2000 List

XPO Logistics, Inc., the global provider of transportation and logistics solutions, has been named the top performing US company on the Forbes 2017 Global 2000.

Office equipment haulier Relay sees smartphone benefits

8 Office equipment haulier Relay sees smartphone benefits

Improved communications between haulage and logistics operators and their drivers is being provided by a handy, easy-to-use app from transport management technology specialist, Mandata Ltd, as more companies opt to use the mobile application.

The MiX Telematics Safety Road Show heads to Rockingham

9 The MiX Telematics Safety Road Show heads to Rockingham

MiX Telematics is making final preparations for its 2017 Safety Road Show, an event designed to showcase the role that state-of-the-art telematics systems can play to enhance road safety while also delivering significant operational benefits.

Fullers Logistics opens new site in Bordon, Hampshire

10 Fullers Logistics opens new site in Bordon, Hampshire

Fullers Logistics, a specialist multi-channel fulfilment and distribution services provider based in the heart of the Thames Valley, has opened a new site in Bordon, Hampshire that will enable it to expand its services across the South of England.

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