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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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Fleetmatics exceeds milestone of 500,000 vehicles under subscription

1 Fleetmatics exceeds milestone of 500,000 vehicles under subscription

Fleetmatics Group Plc, the provider of software-as-a-service (SaaS)-based mobile workforce solutions for service-based businesses of all sizes, has exceeded a milestone of 500,000 active vehicles under subscription, outpacing the competition.

Agility signs agreement with Shanghai International Port Group Logistics

2 Agility signs agreement with Shanghai International Port Group Logistics

Agility has strengthened its East China ocean freight service capabilities with a strategic partnership agreement with Shanghai International Port Group Logistics (SIPGL).

Tibbett Logistics achieves AEO certification

3 Tibbett Logistics achieves AEO certification

Romania's largest privately owned contract logistics specialist, Tibbett Logistics - part of the UK-based Keswick Enterprises Group - been awarded full AEO certification.

Trilogiq launches new Graphit handling system

4 Trilogiq launches new Graphit handling system

Modular handling systems took a major step forward recently with the launch of the new Graphit system from Trilogiq.

Swisslog secures major order for new distribution centre from Scandinavian fashion retailer Varner

5 Swisslog secures major order for new distribution centre from Scandinavian fashion retailer Varner

Swisslog has been awarded a major order for a new distribution centre in Sweden by the Varner Group, a leading retailer of strong fashion brands in Scandinavia.

Breaking the fulfilment speed barrier

6 Breaking the fulfilment speed barrier

Speed of fulfilment was identified as a top challenge for 40% of the companies that responded to a Supply Chain Management Survey carried out for Access. Speed is a critical factor in order fulfilment and failure to perform can cost businesses dear. Access has launched a new white paper based on this research, titled: 'Breaking the fulfilment speed barrier', which sets out how to speed up while maintaining accuracy.

Logistics Learning Alliance takes the HELM with new course

7 Logistics Learning Alliance takes the HELM with new course

Logistics Learning Alliance (LLA), the UK logistics and supply chain management training company, has introduced a new humanitarian essential logistics module (HELM) for new entrants into the sector.

Konecranes enters radio remote control agreement

8 Konecranes enters radio remote control agreement

With connection free radio remote control technology set to continue increasing in popularity, lifting equipment specialist, Konecranes, has appointed South Shields-based Industrial Remote Controls as its preferred supplier here in the UK.

Sato opens new European central Logistics Centre in Poland

9 Sato opens new European central Logistics Centre in Poland

Sato has announced the establishment of a new European central Logistics Centre in Wroclaw, Poland.

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