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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George Utz switches on to energy efficiency

1 George Utz switches on to energy efficiency

Manufacturer of materials handling solutions in plastic, George Utz, takes its environmental responsibilities very seriously and has a long-standing commitment to minimising its carbon footprint.

Palletways 51 drives ahead

2 Palletways 51 drives ahead

Palletways 51, a member of European pallet network Palletways, has expanded its fleet of vehicles to accommodate its growing number of national and international customers.

Cirrus appointed by Preem to 'green' its Supply Chain

3 Cirrus appointed by Preem to 'green' its Supply Chain

Swedish fuel company, Preem AB, has selected Cirrus Logistics' COST2SERV Network Strategy tool to help achieve its key objective of creating an environmentally sustainable business across all its activities.

Location is important for fulfilment warehouses in times of adverse weather

4 Location is important for fulfilment warehouses in times of adverse weather

As winter storms cause more and more disruption to the UK's transport system, Warehouse location is the most important factor in times of adverse weather, says e-fulfilment specialists Go Fulfilment.

Palletforce retains prestigious ITM award

5 Palletforce retains prestigious ITM award

Palletforce has retained a prestigious Institute of Transport Management award for the third year running.

JF Hillebrand and Waitrose strengthen their partnership with new long-term contract

6 JF Hillebrand and Waitrose strengthen their partnership with new long-term contract

JF Hillebrand, the specialist logistics provider to the global beverage market, has been awarded a new contract to manage all wine imports for Waitrose.

Barloworld strength for Chivas Brothers

7 Barloworld strength for Chivas Brothers

Chivas Brothers, the Scotch whisky and premium gin business of Pernod Ricard, has recently taken delivery of a new fleet of Hyster forklifts at its Paisley bottling operation.

DHL extends service portfolio with DEX

8 DHL extends service portfolio with DEX

DHL Supply Chain has agreed a partnership deal with supply chain solutions provider DEX to provide end-to-end technical services for service parts, finished goods and parts management to new and existing customers across all sectors.

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