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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Schiphol hosts Air Cargo Handling conference

1 Schiphol hosts Air Cargo Handling conference

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol will play host to this year's Air Cargo Handling Conference, taking place from 19th-21st September 2011 at the Sheraton Amsterdam Airport Hotel & Conference Centre.

Avon Freight expands as volumes treble

2 Avon Freight expands as volumes treble

Haulage firm Avon Freight has increased its depot space, workforce and fleet after a substantial rise in volumes.

Mentor helps forklift operators achieve their level best

3 Mentor helps forklift operators achieve their level best

Mentor training has helped take the guesswork out of forklift operations by becoming the first UK distributor of the award-winning Accu-tilt forklift tilt level indicator.

Ogilvie Fleet continues expansion with purchase of corporate division of Contraflex in Northern Ireland

4 Ogilvie Fleet continues expansion with purchase of corporate division of Contraflex in Northern Ireland

Ogilvie Fleet has continued its expansion drive with the acquisition for 'a six figure sum' of the corporate division of Northern Ireland-based Contraflex Contract Hire and Leasing.

Logistics industry takes a bow at UKWA Awards

5 Logistics industry takes a bow at UKWA Awards

Companies and individuals across the warehousing and third party logistics (3PL) sectors were rewarded for excellence at UKWA's Annual Awards for Warehousing 2011 ceremony, which was held recently at London's Dorchester Hotel.

New trucks boost loading efficiency by 15%

6 New trucks boost loading efficiency by 15%

A fleet of five Mitsubishi Grendia trucks has been credited with making an 'enormous' difference to Solent Stevedores' cargo handling operations at sugar giant Tate & Lyle's Silvertown facility.

National VQ Learner of the Year announced

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Mark Farrell, 28 from East Manchester, was recently named the VQ Learner of the Year 2011 for England. Mark was selected by a panel of education experts as a stand out winner, representing the very best of the country's vocational talent.

Transportation Planning for 2012 in Uncertain Times

8 Transportation Planning for 2012 in Uncertain Times

Nulogx and Supply Chain and Logistics Association Canada have announced the details of their 2nd annual breakfast seminar titled 'Transportation Planning for 2012 in Uncertain Times - Hear Expert Opinions on the Road Ahead.'

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