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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.
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Microlise Group to support operators in face of new DVS requirements
Apr 23, 2024
Microlise Group, provider of technology solutions, has announced its alignment with the latest Transport for London (TfL) Direct Vision Standards (DVS) requirements, set to take effect on Monday 28th October 2024.
Manhattan Associates named a Leader in 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems for the sixth consecutive year
Apr 23, 2024
Manhattan Active® Transportation Management (TM) also ranks among the three highest ranked vendors in the Level 3 Complexity, Level 4 Complexity and Level 5 Complexity Use Cases in the accompanying Critical Capabilities report.
As supply chains grow in complexity, enterprises are looking to better orchestrate transportation and distribution processes with a unified supply chain execution solution.
EPS transport packaging now recognised as recyclable in practice and at scale in United Nations Environment Programme INC-4 report
Apr 23, 2024
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has acknowledged expanded polystyrene (EPS) transport packaging as an at-scale recycled material.
Appeal lodged for Enderby industrial warehousing hub in Leicestershire
Apr 23, 2024
The Drummond Estate, a local family trust, and partners Landchain Limited have lodged an appeal with the Planning Inspectorate for the £200 million Enderby logistics hub.
Logistics UK's response to DEFRA’s comments on border checks
Apr 23, 2024
Responding to the DEFRA blog regarding the planned introduction of border checks on 30 April: Coverage about upcoming border checks, Nichola Mallon, Head of Trade and Devolved Policy at business group Logistics UK, says:
Management training continues to drive success at Europa
Apr 22, 2024
At a dynamic time of change within the industry, Europa Worldwide Group is arming its managers with the skills necessary to drive success.
SEGRO and St George complete multi-storey industrial development as part of Grand Union mixed-use regeneration scheme
Apr 22, 2024
SEGRO and St George were joined by Councillor Shama Tatler, Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Planning and Growth at Brent Council and a range of local dignitaries to celebrate the completion of SEGRO V-Park Grand Union – the multi-storey industrial development in Alperton, North West London.
Global trade activity shows green shoots of recovery, led by strong growth in China and the US
Apr 22, 2024
New data from Tradeshift's Q1 Index of Global Trade Health paints an encouraging picture for global trade, with robust growth observed in China and the US, alongside indications of a rebound in global demand for manufactured goods.
Synergy Logistics has partnered with industry solutions adviser, Supply Chain BEST, to expand WMS implementation capabilities
Apr 17, 2024
Working together as preferred channel partners, rapidly expanding Synergy will leverage access to Florida-based Supply Chain BEST’s end-to-end system implementation and project management expertise.
