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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.
Supply chain leaders backing Britain to stay in EU
Mar 15, 2016
In an informal poll of over 100 of the UK's leading logistics professionals, more than 60 per cent indicated that, in their opinion, the nation's best interests would be served by Britain remaining part of the EU.
Fleetmatics' FleetBeat report reveals that SaaS-enabled fleet management solutions are critical to improving driver safety
Mar 15, 2016
Fleetmatics Group PLC has issued the third edition of its FleetBeat Report, which included an in-depth analysis of the driving behaviour of fleets of customers across the US, incorporating specific regions and industries that experience the most and least severe driving incidents according to the data analysed.
General Motors names Manhattan Associates a 2015 Supplier of the Year
Mar 15, 2016
Manhattan Associates, Inc. was selected as a 2015 Supplier of the Year by General Motors (GM). The annual award recognises GM's global suppliers who have delivered superior service and made significant contributions to the company.
Schiphol takes top honours again in Air Cargo Excellence Awards
Mar 15, 2016
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has again been ranked top major European airport (over 1 million tonnes per annum), in the latest Air Cargo Excellence Survey.
Encore sets 'gold standard' for recruitment sector with prevention of slavery
Mar 15, 2016
National recruitment consultancy Encore, specialising in recruitment for logistics firms, has established a team of four compliance experts to provide 'gold standard' training on the prevention of slavery and human trafficking to both its staff and clients.
Iceland chooses XPO Logistics to support future growth
Mar 15, 2016
XPO Logistics has secured a five-year warehousing and distribution contract with leading frozen food retailer Iceland.
Synergy Logistics' Snapfulfil WMS positioned in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems 2016
Mar 15, 2016
Synergy Logistics has once again been positioned in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems* for its Snapfulfil platform, recognising its completeness of vision and ability to execute.
B&Q partners form 'One Team' for Fresh challenge
Mar 09, 2016
XPO Logistics, Wincanton and BRS have joined forces to take part in the UK & Ireland competition, run by SCALA Consulting, and help develop B&Q's 'One Logistics Team' operational ethos.
Crown RT 4000 rider pallet truck wins 2016 iF Design Award
Mar 09, 2016
Crown has won a 2016 iF Design Award, presented by iF International Forum Design.
