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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Transporting freight better, smarter and more sustainably

1 Transporting freight better, smarter and more sustainably

A group of logistics experts has launched a video that highlights the pioneering work they have been leading to help deliver smarter and more sustainable freight transport across North West Europe.

Dover-based Kingbrook joins Fortec Distribution Network

2 Dover-based Kingbrook joins Fortec Distribution Network

Kingbrook, the specialist in temperature controlled, chilled and frozen, food, drink and pharmaceutical distribution to and from Europe, is extending its offering by joining the Fortec Distribution Network.

TM Lift Safe solution 'to lift LOLER compliance to new heights'

3 TM Lift Safe solution 'to lift LOLER compliance to new heights'

TM Lift Safe, a complete end-to-end IT solution which enables businesses to meet the legal requirements of the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER), has been launched.

Enterprise mobility firm TBS Enterprise Mobility created TM Lift Safe in close consultation with The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) as an associate member, to tackle the all too common problem of non-compliance with LOLER.

Linde products shortlisted for four FLTA awards

4 Linde products shortlisted for four FLTA awards

Headquartered in Basingstoke, Linde Material Handling (UK) has made the shortlist in all four categories it entered in this year's FLTA (Fork Lift Truck Association) Awards.

Dematic promotes Steven Bloomfield to Engineering Manager for Northern Europe

5 Dematic promotes Steven Bloomfield to Engineering Manager for Northern Europe

Due to a recent global engineering restructure to a matrix organisation, Steven Bloomfield has been promoted to Engineering Manager for Northern Europe at Dematic.

Barloworld SCS joins forces with Swiss transport specialist Xplanis following partnership drive

6 Barloworld SCS joins forces with Swiss transport specialist Xplanis following partnership drive

Supply chain planning firm Barloworld Supply Chain Software (SCS) has announced a new partnership with the Bern-based transport firm Xplanis as part of a new drive to grow its international partner network.

New Cat 80 volt truck launched

7 New Cat 80 volt truck launched

Impact Handling, a division of Eqstra Holdings, is introducing what it claims to be its most manoeuvrable line-up of electric trucks yet, the new EP25-35N 80 volt counterbalance range from Cat Lift Trucks.

Pacepacker rolls with UPM’s modular food-safe conveyor

8 Pacepacker rolls with UPM’s modular food-safe conveyor

With food automation making up such a large slice of Pacepacker Service's pick, place and packing business, the equipment manufacturer recently specified a UPM Conveyors food safe IP69K certified conveyor system as part of a Cartesian pick and place robot solution for handling packs of fresh food.

Babcock Logistics Team wins prestigious safety accolade with help from Briggs Equipment

9 Babcock Logistics Team wins prestigious safety accolade with help from Briggs Equipment

Following the recent introduction of a new materials handling fleet from Briggs Equipment, Babcock International Group's Logistics Centre of Excellence Team has won a company award in recognition of its commitment to attaining the highest safety standards.

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