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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Major re-brand for Belgravium Ltd.

1 Major re-brand for Belgravium Ltd.

Belgravium Ltd., provider of mobile computing solutions to the warehouse, transport & logistics market, has announced the commencement of a significant re-brand initiative.

CargoWise cracks the Middle Eastern Market

2 CargoWise cracks the Middle Eastern Market

CargoWise, the technology solutions provider for logistics service providers (LSPs), has announced a significant expansion of its presence in the Middle East through a distribution partnership with logistics and supply chain technology specialists ATMS.

Cartwright launches new integral tail-lift product

3 Cartwright launches new integral tail-lift product

Cartwright has launched a new integral tail-lift for its product range. The new tail-lift is manufactured and supplied directly by the company.

Palletforce founder member invests in new fleet

4 Palletforce founder member invests in new fleet

Palletforce founder member R G Bassett & Sons has upgraded its fleet with a new truck in the branding of the UK palletised distribution network.

Rehrig Pacific Company and Intelleflex partner to offer intelligent cold chain management solutions

5 Rehrig Pacific Company and Intelleflex partner to offer intelligent cold chain management solutions

Rehrig Pacific Company and Intelleflex have announced a strategic solution partnership to improve the quality and traceability of temperature-sensitive products in the cold supply chain.

RediRack awarded RGF grant

6 RediRack awarded RGF grant

Rotherham-based Redirack has been awarded funding from the government's Regional Growth Fund (RGF). RediRack is a manufacturer of bolt free racking and one of the largest manufacturers of racking products in Europe.

Astra Telematics reveals the new generation of vehicle tracking modules

7 Astra Telematics reveals the new generation of vehicle tracking modules

Astra Telematics has launched its latest generation of modules, using state-of-the-art GPS and processing technologies to support cutting-edge capabilities and benchmark power efficiency.

Raben has won in the category of "Best European 3PL for Consumer Goods Supply Chains"

8 Raben has won in the category of "Best European 3PL for Consumer Goods Supply Chains"

The winners for this year's eyefortransport European 3PL Awards were announced and celebrated at a reception during the recent 10th Annual European 3PL Summit held at the Hilton Hotel in Antwerp, Belgium.

Sainsbury's enters the Forum's Hall of Shame after extending payment times by 150%

9 Sainsbury's enters the Forum's Hall of Shame after extending payment times by 150%

Supermarket giant Sainsbury's has been named and shamed by the Forum of Private Business for having increased all non-food supplier payment times from 30 to 75 days.

The supermarket told those affected last month in a letter it was set to make the dramatic increase following a 'review' which found their standard 30-day payment times 'differed' from industry standards.

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