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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Linpac wins Tyrone Textiles London Olympics relocation business

1 Linpac wins Tyrone Textiles London Olympics relocation business

Tyrone Textiles has awarded the contract for a new storage solution to Linpac Storage Systems.

DHL secures new 3.6 million contract with major high street retailer British Home Stores

2 DHL secures new 3.6 million contract with major high street retailer British Home Stores

DHL Exel Supply Chain has announced a new 3.6 million (4.5 million euro) contract over three years to provide logistics e-fulfilment warehousing services for Bhs throughout the UK.

Think about safer load handling

3 Think about safer load handling

The latest HSE figures show that in 2004/5 around 1.9 million working days were lost through injuries caused by handling, lifting or carrying and that each incident resulted in around 9.3 days off work.

Alphason upgrades storage facility with Linpac

4 Alphason upgrades storage facility with Linpac

Alphason Designs have consolidated their warehouse and manufacturing operations into one enlarged facility in Wigan.

Harsh, Russian winters prove no match for Thermo King's Magnum container

5 Harsh, Russian winters prove no match for Thermo King's Magnum container

Thermo King's Magnum container refrigeration unit performs like no other reefer on the market even in -35 degree C temperatures.

A growing market

6 A growing market

Spalding-based distributor FreshLinc has taken delivery of 11 new Schmitz Cargobull dual temperature trailers.

CEVA Logistics expands activities for Ford

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CEVA Logistics has been chosen to operate the movement of parts in the production processes for Fords Engine and Transmission factory, in Taubat, So Paulo State.

FreightScan to premier forklift-mounted dimensioning scanner

8 FreightScan to premier forklift-mounted dimensioning scanner

FreightScan will conduct live booth demonstrations of what it believes to be the worlds first forklift-mounted dimensioning cargo scanning system at the Air Cargo Forum in Kuala Lumpur.

EcoTrak fuel savings confirmed

9 EcoTrak fuel savings confirmed

CMS SupaTrak, in conjunction with haulage company Boarhunt, reports that it has proved it is possible to slash the cost of your fuel.

New Director appointed at Pall-Ex

10 New Director appointed at Pall-Ex

Leading pallet distribution network Pall-Ex has announced a major new appointment to its senior management team.

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