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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Telematics for Fleet Management 2014

1 Telematics for Fleet Management 2014

The European Telematics for Fleet Management Show is Europe's largest and most focussed B2B conference for the commercial telematics, commercial vehicles and vehicle ICT industry. With 200 + executive attendees and 25 + industry pioneer speakers it is the European Fleet Telematics event you cannot afford to miss in 2014.

Tracking systems important in improving driver safety

2 Tracking systems important in improving driver safety

Tracking systems offer an important and underused lifeline to improving driver safety, says vehicle tracking provider RAM Tracking, as it highlights the value of driver training.

£2.25 million funding boost for Axis Fleet Management

3 £2.25 million funding boost for Axis Fleet Management

Oxford-based Axis Fleet Management, a specialist in commercial vehicle hire and fleet management, is to extend its product range following £2.25 million in funding from Santander Corporate & Commercial.

Petroleum Driver Passport Scheme now fully operational

4 Petroleum Driver Passport Scheme now fully operational

The UK's first Petroleum Driver Passport became fully operational on schedule as of January 1st 2014. Training centres have been able to apply for PDP approval from September 2013 and now driver training applications can begin.

Key roles in Logistics

5 Key roles in Logistics

Dr Ross Moloney, the new CEO of Skills for Logistics, sets out his vision and how he wants to leverage the organisation's capabilities by working in partnership with the sector to help make the UK the best logistics centre in the world.

Italian development for PTV

6 Italian development for PTV

The software provider PTV Group based in Karlsruhe is driving forward its expansion strategy in foreign markets. The corporate group has now established a subsidiary in Italy, focusing on the logistics sector.

Quinn Vehicles semi-trailer receives Trailer Innovation award

7 Quinn Vehicles semi-trailer receives Trailer Innovation award

When it comes to refrigerated transport, the industry has come a long way since the late thirties. At that time, ice and salt were the only practical way for hauliers to keep perishable shipments from spoiling.

'Time on task' good in Distribution

8 'Time on task' good in Distribution

New research from the iOpener Institute for People and Performance, which analysed responses from over 30,000 professionals, reveals significant differences between personal productivity levels in different countries and industry sectors.

Point-of-sale pallet flavour of the month with retailers

9 Point-of-sale pallet flavour of the month with retailers

After a month of seasonal cheer, retail outlets are in for a month of battle as the January sales get underway.

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