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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Farrall's invests to save fuel, money and the environment

1 Farrall's invests to save fuel, money and the environment

Farrall's Transport has invested in Dynafleet, Volvo Trucks' online Transport Information System, to bring about significant fuel savings.

Nene's new shelf partitioning system launched

2 Nene's new shelf partitioning system launched

Nene Storage Equipment claims its new concept in pallet racking and long span shelving dividers is set to transform picking areas in warehouses and stock rooms.

TNT introduces new low-carbon fleet

3 TNT introduces new low-carbon fleet

TNT Express Services UK & Ireland is introducing a fleet of new collection and delivery vehicles. Featuring a more aerodynamic body design, the 300 new vehicles provide reduced fuel consumption without impacting the volume of goods being carried.

Boots.com warehouse visit proves a highlight of KNAPP's e-commerce event

4 Boots.com warehouse visit proves a highlight of KNAPP's e-commerce event

Knapp welcomed existing and prospective customers from across Europe to its 'Move Ecom' event recently. Over 30 companies representing a variety of blue-chip brands attended the two-day event, which included a visit to the warehouse of Knapp client, Boots.com.

Fat Face retains Allport Cargo Services

5 Fat Face retains Allport Cargo Services

Fat Face has announced the retention of its international supply chain management provider, Allport Cargo Services, following an extensive tender review process.

International trade award for Palletways

6 International trade award for Palletways

Birmingham-based Palletways has been named winner of the International Logistics award by Midlands's business publication Insider.

TNT Express Case Study: Delivering ROI for Your Customer

7 TNT Express Case Study: Delivering ROI for Your Customer

Did you know that if a commercial fleet operator does not see a Return on Investment from telematics within 6 months, they will terminate a contract?

In this exclusive case study, TNT Express, one of Europe's largest fleet owners with 26,000 road vehicles, reveal their end-customer demands for solid ROI. This will help you understand fleet operators' key business motives such as increasing driver and operational efficiency to develop successful solutions for key customers.

Competitiveness key in the run up to Christmas

8 Competitiveness key in the run up to Christmas

Couriers and delivery fleets must reduce operating costs if they are to survive the era of 'free delivery', says GPS vehicle tracking provider RAM Tracking, which is working with fleets to identify savings, ensuring they remain solvent in the run up to Christmas.

Toyota announces partnership with ESSA

9 Toyota announces partnership with ESSA

Toyota Material Handling UK will be the new business efficiency partner with the Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) throughout 2014.

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