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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Fleet software provider partners with Van Excellence campaign to promote best practice

1 Fleet software provider partners with Van Excellence campaign to promote best practice

Fleet, leasing and rental management software supplier, Jaama, has become one of the first organisation's to partner the Freight Transport Association's Van Excellence scheme.

Barloworld Supply Chain Software helps optimise Renault's environmental plans

2 Barloworld Supply Chain Software helps optimise Renault's environmental plans

ISEL, at the University of Le Havre, and Renault's Environmental Division are working with Barloworld Supply Chain Software (SCS) to help minimise cost and reduce carbon footprint, with CAST software.

Pallet wrap specialist announces growth plans

3 Pallet wrap specialist announces growth plans

Gloucestershire-based Golden Valley Pallet Wrap Specialists Ltd (GVPS) expects to double its turnover in the present financial year, as sales of its range of pallet wrap film and machinery continue their upward trajectory.

Jungheinrich invests in its people

4 Jungheinrich invests in its people

Jungheinrich UK has once again achieved Investors in People (IiP) accreditation. The company was first awarded IiP status in 2009 and went through a renewal process this year.

Skills for Logistics lays down its strategy to increase UK competitiveness

5 Skills for Logistics lays down its strategy to increase UK competitiveness

Skills for Logistics (SfL), the sector skills council for the logistics and wholesaling industries, has launched its strategy to achieve its core desire to increase competitiveness of UK PLC.

European Conveyor Systems expands sales team

6 European Conveyor Systems expands sales team

European Conveyor Systems has expanded its sales team with the appointment of 29-year-old Matthew Sowter to enable the company to handle the increasing volume of inquiries and projects it is currently experiencing.

Palletforce focused on European expansion

7 Palletforce focused on European expansion

Palletforce, the network that is owned by its members, has appointed a European Development Director, to further enhance its continental coverage.

Fortec Distribution Network raises four-figure sum for Zoe's Place Hospice

8 Fortec Distribution Network raises four-figure sum for Zoe's Place Hospice

Licensee members of the Fortec Distribution Network have joined forces to help swell the coffers of a baby hospice.

DHL extends relationship with BP until 2018

9 DHL extends relationship with BP until 2018

DHL Supply Chain has been awarded a contract extension worth 75 million to manage the UK warehousing and distribution of goods for BP's UK Convenience Retail business until 2018.

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