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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Another award for Palletforce member White Logistics' new look

1 Another award for Palletforce member White Logistics' new look

Palletforce member White Logistics has won a second design award for totally transforming its branding.

More companies embrace 'second life' lift trucks

2 More companies embrace 'second life' lift trucks

The profile of the type of company that looks to the second hand market for its materials handling equipment has changed dramatically in recent years as the testing economic trading conditions have compelled all firms to seek to maximise value across their forklift fleets.

Paragon adds new traffic restriction information to its Planning Pack for the Olympics

3 Paragon adds new traffic restriction information to its Planning Pack for the Olympics

Paragon Software Systems has updated its free special Planning Pack for companies scheduling deliveries during the Olympic and Paralympic games.

SHS and LHS hanging scales offer strength, durability and safety for weighing heavy loads

4 SHS and LHS hanging scales offer strength, durability and safety for weighing heavy loads

Adam Equipment, the scale and balance manufacturer, has introducedheavy-duty SHS and LHS hanging scales to safely measure suspended items.

Distribution centre for fashion retailer combines thermal efficiency with reliable logistics performance

5 Distribution centre for fashion retailer combines thermal efficiency with reliable logistics performance

The high street fashion retailer with nearly 300 stores in the UK, Ireland and the rest of the world wanted to build a new distribution centre from which it control its logistical operations.

UKWA in discussion with HMRC over 'use it or lose it' approach to customs warehousing status

6 UKWA in discussion with HMRC over 'use it or lose it' approach to customs warehousing status

The United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) the trade association representing the third-party storage and logistics industry is in discussion with Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs (HMRC) in an attempt to clarify HMRC's policy on Customs Warehousing status.

Barloworld Supply Chain Software opens new office in France

7 Barloworld Supply Chain Software opens new office in France

Global supply chain planning company, Barloworld Supply Chain Software (Barloworld SCS) is opening a new office in Paris, France on 20 June to help enhance local service levels.

M-commerce fuels next generation fulfilment systems for last mile

8 M-commerce fuels next generation fulfilment systems for last mile

By Andrew Southgate, managing director, Zetes.

Poirot helps 'crowd-fund' derelict east London dock into new arts, enterprise and nature hub

9 Poirot helps 'crowd-fund' derelict east London dock into new arts, enterprise and nature hub

He's spent 22 years unlocking clues as TV detective Hercule Poirot, but now actor David Suchet is fronting a campaign to revive an historic dock in east London.

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