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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Jungheinrich introduces completely re-designed generation of IC-engine powered forklift trucks

1 Jungheinrich introduces completely re-designed generation of IC-engine powered forklift trucks

Jungheinrich has launched a completely re-designed generation of IC-engine powered counterbalanced forklift trucks.

Virgin Atlantic Cargo supports stylish charity Easter egg hunt

2 Virgin Atlantic Cargo supports stylish charity Easter egg hunt

Giant Easter eggs designed by handpicked British artists such as Ronnie Wood, Marc Quinn and Ben Shine touched down in New York City courtesy of Virgin Atlantic Cargo for the annual Big Egg Hunt, which is raising money for disadvantaged children and endangered wildlife.

Plus Logistics launched

3 Plus Logistics launched

A UK member-owned logistics provider, Plus Logistics, is being launched by the national network of hauliers behind the successful Palletline business.

Hiab's new Moffett truck mounted forklifts make a difference to animals and the environment

4 Hiab's new Moffett truck mounted forklifts make a difference to animals and the environment

Hiab, part of Cargotec, has delivered two Moffett M4 ProFutureTM truck mounted forklifts to van den Eerenbeemt Fourage BV in Liessel, North Brabant, The Netherlands.

Stakrak upgrades and extends hygienic shelving system

5 Stakrak upgrades and extends hygienic shelving system

UK racking and shelving specialist, Stakrak Limited, has upgraded and extended its ColdRoom+ hygienic shelving system.

Keeping battery charging safe

6 Keeping battery charging safe

Part of Groupe Guillin, Sharpak is a UK manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging. The company operates three facilities in the UK – in Somerset, Kent and Gloucestershire.

Pallet & Lid System boosts automotive production

7 Pallet & Lid System boosts automotive production

Shipping automotive components from the manufacturer to the vehicle assembly plant has never been simpler due to the introduction of Goplasticboxes.com's new Pallet & Lid System.

Konecranes sources environmentally friendly service van fleet

8 Konecranes sources environmentally friendly service van fleet

Resolute to increase the efficiency of its nationwide service operation, Konecranes – one of the world's foremost lifting equipment manufacturers – has invested in a new fleet of eco-friendly and fuel-efficient service vans.

Penske Truck Leasing named back-to-back winner of the EPA SmartWay Affiliate Challenge Award

9 Penske Truck Leasing named back-to-back winner of the EPA SmartWay Affiliate Challenge Award

Penske Truck Leasing has been named a back-to-back winner of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SmartWay Affiliate Challenge Award. One of 10 companies to win in 2014, Penske was also named a top honouree, cited for its strong marketing efforts.

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