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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TomTom offers fleet management on iPad and Android tablets

1 TomTom offers fleet management on iPad and Android tablets

TomTom has released an updated version of its WEBFLEET Mobile fleet management app, extending use to tablets and making fleet management more accessible for managers on the move.

Conveyor Systems keeps pace with fashion success

2 Conveyor Systems keeps pace with fashion success

European Conveyor Systems (ECS) has played a major role in a 2.5 million project to expand warehousing facilities for fashion retailer Boden in Leicester, from which 12,500 parcels a day are currently despatched to customers.

Fuel Duty hike 'shows government's contempt for haulage industry'

3 Fuel Duty hike 'shows government's contempt for haulage industry'

The fuel duty hike yet again shows the Government's contempt for the haulage industry, says Kevin Buchanan, Managing Director of Palletline.

Penske Logistics earns PepsiCo Operational Excellence Award

4 Penske Logistics earns PepsiCo Operational Excellence Award

PepsiCo Worldwide Flavours has honoured Penske Logistics with its 2011 Operational Excellence Award for transportation management services.

Erecting complex trays with Vassoyoair

5 Erecting complex trays with Vassoyoair

Vassoyoair air pneumatic tray formers are designed to run an extensive range of corrugated tray designs such as: Produce, Citrus, Bliss, Showcase, Display, and many more.

Carrier Transicold UK equips one of the first refrigerated 15.65 metre trailers

6 Carrier Transicold UK equips one of the first refrigerated 15.65 metre trailers

One of the UK's first 15.65 metre refrigerated trailers has been delivered into the Tesco fleet, featuring temperature-controlled Vector technology from Carrier Transicold.

Transport and Logistics companies increase their productivity thanks to the new Wolters Kluwer Transport Services (WKTS) integrated offering

7 Transport and Logistics companies increase their productivity thanks to the new Wolters Kluwer Transport Services (WKTS) integrated offering

The International Week of Transport and Logistics (SITL Europe) saw the official launch of the new Wolters Kluwer Transport Services (WKTS) integrated offering.

Palletways creates network development manager role

8 Palletways creates network development manager role

Lichfield-based Palletways Group, the European express palletised freight network, has recruited Steve Ward into a new position of Network Development Manager.

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