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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.

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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Diversity & Inclusion in logistics why bother?

1 Diversity & Inclusion in logistics why bother?

The Financial Reporting Councils new code has been released, demanding that gender and diversity is explicitly considered when new board members are appointed.

79% of European managers are concerned by work-related stress, but less than a third of companies have set procedures ready to deal with it

2 79% of European managers are concerned by work-related stress, but less than a third of companies have set procedures ready to deal with it

The new data was released on 3 June 2010 by the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) at the mid-term review conference of the Community Strategy for Health and Safety at Work (2007 - 2012).

'Ash cloud' disruption highlights need for modernized air traffic management systems

3 'Ash cloud' disruption highlights need for modernized air traffic management systems

could provide a stimulus for much-needed modernization of air traffic management systems-Michael Steen, Chair of TIACA's Industry Affairs Committee

New Mitsubishi fleet maximises productivity whatever the weather

4 New Mitsubishi fleet maximises productivity whatever the weather

Snow sleet hail rain Britains notoriously miserable weather can put a real dampener on productivity. Just ask global candy maker Pecan Deluxe Candy (Europe) Ltd.

FleetMatics launches its latest version of GPS software

5 FleetMatics launches its latest version of GPS software

the FleetMatics GPS Vehicle Tracking System 7.0.for commercial fleet vehicles

Forum of Private Business advises employers to plan ahead for World Cup watching

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With the World Cup just over a week away, the Forum of Private Business is advising its members to plan ahead for the likelihood that some employees will want to watch games during work hours.

Tiger Rack shelving contract provides essential storage facilities at Centre for Ecology and Hydrology

7 Tiger Rack shelving contract provides essential storage facilities at Centre for Ecology and Hydrology

Over 60 Tiger Rack modular shelving units have created essential storage space at the new 10.5 million Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (CEH) research facility at Wallingford in Oxfordshire.

Linde supplies WH Malcolm with specialist trucks

8 Linde supplies WH Malcolm with specialist trucks

Working under molten glass dripping from a furnace overhead is a challenging environment by any standards. When the area of operation is particularly narrow as well, the challenge becomes even greater.

Its no dogs life as Inchcape Fleet Solutions staff hit the charity trail

9 Its no dogs life as Inchcape Fleet Solutions staff hit the charity trail

Big-hearted staff and directors at Inchcape Fleet Solutions went barking mad for a day of fund-raising and will now donate more than 2,000 to registered charity Guide Dogs.

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