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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Marathon effort by CEVA reuniting 35,000 runners with belongings

1 Marathon effort by CEVA reuniting 35,000 runners with belongings

Supply chain company CEVA Logistics played a major part in the smooth running of the 31st London Marathon, taking care of and reuniting 35,000 runners with their belongings.

ARPRO re-usable transport packaging ensures a panoramic view for Mercedes

2 ARPRO re-usable transport packaging ensures a panoramic view for Mercedes

Daimler and Webasto are using specially designed, reusable, recyclable ARPRO dunnage to ensure repeatable quality-on-arrival to the assembly line for all types of Mercedes sunroofs.

Quick ROI with Autoweigher

3 Quick ROI with Autoweigher

Autoweigher linear scales from WeighPack Systems Inc. is claimed to be the first step in automation for growing companies who want to significantly reduce the high cost of labour and product giveaway associated with manual filling.

Swisslog to showcase light goods technologies at CeMAT 2011

4 Swisslog to showcase light goods technologies at CeMAT 2011

Swisslog, the supplier of complete logistic solutions, will present its comprehensive portfolio of light goods subsystems, pallet conveyance and storage technologies at CeMat 2011.

Carrier Transicold expands Vector range with PIEK-certified Vector 1550 City

5 Carrier Transicold expands Vector range with PIEK-certified Vector 1550 City

Carrier Transicold's latest development, the Vector 1550 City trailer refrigeration unit (Vector 1550 City), is said to generate a noise level below 60 decibels with a standard 'nose-mount' installation and has been certified compliant with PIEK, Europe's most stringent noise abatement standard.

LXE introduces Thor vehicle-mount computer

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LXE,part of EMS Technologies' Global Resource Management business unit,has announced the launch of the Thor vehicle-mount computer,targeting multiple logistics applications.

Shropshire businesswoman nominated for top national award

7 Shropshire businesswoman nominated for top national award

Freight company boss Nicole Howarth is vying for a top national award after being named as one of the top three businesswomen in the UK logistics industry.

Forklift chain wear gauge giveaway to mark 25 year milestone

8 Forklift chain wear gauge giveaway to mark 25 year milestone

To mark its 25th anniversary which it celebrates this year, FB Chain has a number of limited edition 'gold' professional Chain Wear Gauges to give away.

Fortec Distribution Network raises funds for children with life-threatening illnesses

9 Fortec Distribution Network raises funds for children with life-threatening illnesses

The Fortec Distribution Network, made up of more than 65 licensees across the UK, has nominated the all-new Zoe's Place baby hospice as its charity of the year.

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