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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The sweet taste of success as Atchison Topeka secures contract renewal with global chocolate manufacturer

1 The sweet taste of success as Atchison Topeka secures contract renewal with global chocolate manufacturer

Third-party logistics company Atchison Topeka has announced the renewal of its bulk tanker liquid contract with the leading global chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut.

Beware fake IATA emails warns UK freight trade association

2 Beware fake IATA emails warns UK freight trade association

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has issued an alert about fake emails being sent to the trade association's members, which make false requests for payments.

UK Mail takes delivery of 16 semi trailers from Cartwright

3 UK Mail takes delivery of 16 semi trailers from Cartwright

UK Mail has recently taken delivery of 16 semi trailers that have been designed by Cartwright to meet the challenges of their harsh operating environment.

FleetMatics releases White Paper on the impact of Vehicle Tracking on customer service

4 FleetMatics releases White Paper on the impact of Vehicle Tracking on customer service

FleetMatics has published a white paper that explores the potential benefits that lie in the adoption of a GPS vehicle tracking system for field-service businesses.

BRC Certification for pallet wrap specialist

5 BRC Certification for pallet wrap specialist

Golden Valley Pallet Wrap Specialists Ltd (GVPS) the supplier of hand and machine applied pallet wrapping to the storage and logistics industries has been awarded British Retail Consortium (BRC) Accreditation in Storage and Distribution.

Tracker enhances fleet telematics solution with 'Driving Style'

6 Tracker enhances fleet telematics solution with 'Driving Style'

As fuel prices spiral to new heights, never has it been more vital for fleet managers to monitor and evaluate driver behaviour to improve cost efficiencies.

New Thorworld brochure features extended range of dock loading/unloading aids and protection products

7 New Thorworld brochure features extended range of dock loading/unloading aids and protection products

Thorworld Industries, the loading and unloading specialist, has extended its selection of dock loading/unloading aids and restraint/protection products.

Jungheinrich Managing Director appointed to BITA Management Board

8 Jungheinrich Managing Director appointed to BITA Management Board

BITA (the British Industrial Truck Association) has appointed Hans-Herbert Schultz, Managing Director of Jungheinrich UK Ltd, to its Management Board.

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