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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Koch Industries deploys supply chain services from GT Nexus

1 Koch Industries deploys supply chain services from GT Nexus

GT Nexus has announced that Koch Industries, Inc. has adopted its GT Nexus platform to enable end-to-end visibility of Koch's transportation portfolio and centralise global transportation management of oceanic freight.

Hyster develops Checker Device for efficient container inspection

2 Hyster develops Checker Device for efficient container inspection

Increasing recurring costs, such as salaries and fuel, add pressure to empty container depot operators, who are constantly looking for new logistics solutions to further optimise operations.

Bibby Distribution continues to grow without costing the earth

3 Bibby Distribution continues to grow without costing the earth

Bibby Distribution has seen business continue to grow by almost 10 per cent, without compromising on its carbon-cutting credentials.

The last year has seen Bibby Distribution increase its overall mileage by 9.4 per cent, while total carbon emissions from the entire business increased only by 9.1 per cent.

Hackling's narrow option

4 Hackling's narrow option

Based in the Cotswolds village of Bourton-on-the-Water, John Hackling (Transport) Ltd has provided a range of road haulage, warehousing and fulfilment facilities since 1968.

Swisslog wins award from Design-Build Institute of America

5 Swisslog wins award from Design-Build Institute of America

Randy Jennings, Director of Food and Beverage Sales at Swisslog Logistics, Americas has been identified as an integral part of the Primus and United States Cold Storage Distribution Team, winning a National Award of Merit.

Jim Blaber Joins Buffaload Logistics to oversee new operation in Scotland

6 Jim Blaber Joins Buffaload Logistics to oversee new operation in Scotland

Buffaload Logistics has appointed Jim Blaber as Development and Operations Manager Scotland, with responsibility for the company's new distribution hub in Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland.

DSV Air and Sea named as finalist in Global Freight Awards 2015

7 DSV Air and Sea named as finalist in Global Freight Awards 2015

DSV Air and Sea Ltd has been named as a finalist for the Global Freight Awards 2015 in the Air Freight Solutions Provider of the Year category.

DHL Global Forwarding to sponsor Business Growth award at manufacturing's annual 'Oscars'

8 DHL Global Forwarding to sponsor Business Growth award at manufacturing's annual 'Oscars'

EEF, the manufacturers' organisation, is partnering with DHL Global Forwarding, to deliver its annual awards this year, adding to the already impressive line-up of sponsors.

Hovis Transport Operations signs new deal with Microlise

9 Hovis Transport Operations signs new deal with Microlise

Hovis, the baking and flour milling business jointly owned by The Gores Group and Premier Foods plc, has signed a multi-year deal with telematics platform provider Microlise.

Stertil Koni vehicle lifts support £12 million college workshop

10 Stertil Koni vehicle lifts support £12 million college workshop

Northampton-based Stertil Koni has supplied a range of vehicle lifting equipment as part of a £12 million project to build and fit out a new Engineering and Motor Vehicle Workshop at North Lindsey College in Scunthorpe.

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