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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Medal honour for TNT regional MD

1 Medal honour for TNT regional MD

The driving force of a multi-million pound charity drive which delivers a better quality of life for tens of thousands of disabled and disadvantaged youngsters has won royal recognition.

3663 reduces logistics transport operations cost with the help of Microlise

2 3663 reduces logistics transport operations cost with the help of Microlise

Consistently seeking to improve service and optimise efficiency in order to maintain a competitive edge, 3663 set itself a target of a 5% cost saving across its logistics transport operations.

BRT International aims high as a recession start up

3 BRT International aims high as a recession start up

They may not be the new kids on the block but Tony Yeo and Tony Rosser have launched their new venture, BRT International with a long-term sustainable business plan that not even a global recession couldn't knock.

Transportation contract management growing in both importance and scale Aberdeen Group

4 Transportation contract management growing in both importance and scale Aberdeen Group

In a newly released report, Aberdeen Group surveyed over 200 companies and found that transportation contract management is growing in both importance and scale.

Pall-Ex CEO honoured for contribution to business

5 Pall-Ex CEO honoured for contribution to business

Pall-Ex CEO and entrepreneur Hilary Devey has been recognised for her contribution to business in Leicestershire with an honorary degree from the University of Leicester.

Pieminister delivers overnight with APC

6 Pieminister delivers overnight with APC

Pie maker Pieminister is feeding the nation with next day 'Handled with Care' deliveries from APC Overnight.

Carrying the cans

7 Carrying the cans

Impress Group has upgraded the materials handling equipment at its aerosol factory in Merthyr Tydfil with the acquisition of a fleet of 15 counterbalanced trucks and one pedestrian stacker from Jungheinrich.

Bowmer & Kirkland delivers the goods at Tesco Teesport Distribution Centre

8 Bowmer & Kirkland delivers the goods at Tesco Teesport Distribution Centre

Constructed by Bowmer & Kirkland Group, one of the UKs largest privately owned construction engineering and development companies, the centre at Teesport is said to represent the largest contract ever undertaken by Tesco.

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