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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IAG Cargo launches new service between Barcelona and Miami

1 IAG Cargo launches new service between Barcelona and Miami

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has announced a new service between Barcelona and Miami.

Wincanton extends and expands its services for Phillips 66 Limited

2 Wincanton extends and expands its services for Phillips 66 Limited

Wincanton, the supply chain partner for UK business, has been awarded a new five-year contract with Phillips 66 Limited.

Strategic repositioning: focus on internationalisation

3 Strategic repositioning: focus on internationalisation

In 2023, the industrial installation specialist HARDER logistics is once again executing relocations of machinery and equipment from Germany and other European countries to their new location performing the best financial year closure in the company’s history.

Wiha reduces stock levels by over 10% using nVentic’s Inventory Evaluation

4 Wiha reduces stock levels by over 10% using nVentic’s Inventory Evaluation

Wiha, manufacturer of hand tools for professional use in trade and industry, has partnered with nVentic, the inventory optimisation specialists, to optimise its inventory management capabilities.

Midlands and North contractor completes first phase of Yorkshire logistics hub

5 Midlands and North contractor completes first phase of Yorkshire logistics hub

McLaren Construction Midlands and North has delivered phase one of Konect 62 – a speculative industrial and logistics development located in Knottingley, West Yorkshire.

Midland Pallet Trucks welcomes investment in HGV driver facilities

6 Midland Pallet Trucks welcomes investment in HGV driver facilities

Midland Pallet Trucks applauds the Department for Transport’s (DfT) announcement of a £16.5 million joint investment with industry to improve roadside facilities for HGV drivers across England.

AI-equipped robots help logistics industry to fight labour shortages

7 AI-equipped robots help logistics industry to fight labour shortages

The global logistics industry serves as a backbone of international trade - representing about 10 percent of the world´s GDP.

As demand has been skyrocketing, companies have already heavily invested in robotics and automation: sales of professional service robots for the transportation of goods or cargo grew by 44% year-on-year (2021-2022).

Gartner predicts 25% of logistics key performance indicator reporting will be supported by GenAI by 2028

8 Gartner predicts 25% of logistics key performance indicator reporting will be supported by GenAI by 2028

By 2028, 25% of all logistics key performance indicator (KPI) reporting will be powered by generative AI (GenAI), according to Gartner, Inc.

ABE Ledbury pulls out the stops to help worthy causes

9 ABE Ledbury pulls out the stops to help worthy causes

Community spirit consistently demonstrated by colleagues at Ledbury-based transport firm ABE is having far-reaching effects on worthy causes.

Trew showcases solutions and cooperations with TGW Logistics

10 Trew showcases solutions and cooperations with TGW Logistics

Trew, LLC is debuting the newest TGW Stingray ASRS Shuttle in North America.Trew highlights the new Stingray capabilities and how it integrates with automated material handling solutions in their booth at MODEX 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia, March 11–14.

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