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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 Equipment, Overhead Handling Equipment, Packaging and Labelling Solutions, Pallets & Containers,Transport and Distribution, Racking & Shelving as well as Trade Shows and Industry Events.
Fleet managers turn to recycling as they seek ways to keep vehicles clean while using less water
Oct 15, 2014
Palletline delivers aid for Sierra Leone Ebola crisis
Oct 15, 2014
Three members of Palletline have helped to supply aid for the Ebola virus disease outbreak in Sierra Leone by collecting 13 pallets of aid and delivering them to Heathrow airport for their onward flight.
Novus wins second award within a week
Oct 15, 2014
Novus has won the 'Development of People' Award (sponsored by Syncreon) in the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT) Annual Awards for Excellence 2014.
LOT AMS partners with Kuehne + Nagel
Oct 15, 2014
LOT AMS, an individual provider of products and services related to aircraft maintenance, has awarded Kuehne + Nagel with the order supply chain management.
Stertil Koni introduces heavy duty 2-post FreedomLift range
Oct 15, 2014
Stertil Koni, the UK manufacturer and supplier of vehicle lifts, has launched the FreedomLift range of heavy duty 2-post lifts.
Tony Saunders appointed as National Sales Manager for sara LBS
Oct 15, 2014
sara LBS has appointed Tony Saunders to lead sales as it continues to grow within the UK market. The company is already recognised as a leading supplier and installer of premium loading bay solutions and high speed industrial doors.
Modular lean is the start not the end
Oct 15, 2014
The ability to adapt and modify a process to introduce improvement is at the heart of lean manufacturing. Many businesses have been tempted to replace existing handling, storage and workstation installations with more dynamic facilities as part of their programme.
PECO Pallet depot certified by Safe Quality Food Institute
Oct 15, 2014
PECO Pallet's depot in Hazleton, Pennsylvania has been certified by the Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI) for Level 2 HACCP-Based Food Safety Plans.
Intermodal Europe co-location brings opportunities
Oct 15, 2014
For the first time ever, Intermodal Europe 2014 will be co-located with Transport & Logistics Rotterdam, increasing the opportunity for visitors and exhibitors to do business and meet new contacts.