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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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TNT starts flights to Tel Aviv

1 TNT starts flights to Tel Aviv

TNT has launched a five-time weekly service between Tel Aviv and its hub in Liege, Belgium. The route is operated on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays with a Boeing 737-400.

Simarco slashes fuel costs with Mitsubishi

2 Simarco slashes fuel costs with Mitsubishi

Simarco, the UK independent freight firm, expects to use significantly less fuel after switching to Mitsubishi GRENDiA forklifts.

Sustainable city logistics in practice: consolidated approach in London to streamline delivery processes

3 Sustainable city logistics in practice: consolidated approach in London to streamline delivery processes

Camden Council in London is introducing a more sustainable way of delivering goods within the borough as a result of a pilot scheme co-funded by the Institute for Sustainability's Last Mile Logistics (LaMiLo) project. A number of Council suppliers are now delivering goods to a nearby consolidation centre for onward delivery, instead of making individual journeys. This means fewer vehicles, which helps to reduce congestion, air pollution and noise on the roads, while delivering real value for money.

The Logistics World is heading to Liverpool

4 The Logistics World is heading to Liverpool

The Logistics World will be congregating in Liverpool for the IFWLA (International Federation of Warehousing Logistics Association) Annual Convention on 1 - 4 June 2015.

Greencarrier work with Krone and TIP to expand Pan-European fleet

5 Greencarrier work with Krone and TIP to expand Pan-European fleet

Greencarrier Freight Services UK has expanded its trailer fleet with the addition of 20 Dry Liner box vans and 15 Profi Liner curtainsiders from Krone Trailers UK, on long term lease from TIP Trailer Services.

Driving ‘green’ efficiency at Boxes and Packaging

6 Driving ‘green’ efficiency at Boxes and Packaging

Boxes and Packaging, the nationwide packaging company supplying businesses with environmentally friendly corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons, has upgraded the distribution fleet at its Merseyside site.

Bolster your fleet with sturdy lift tables from Pallet Truck Shop

7 Bolster your fleet with sturdy lift tables from Pallet Truck Shop

A well-oiled, fully functional fleet of lift tables is essential to the operations of many businesses, from distribution centres to manufacturing plants.

Fortec Distribution Network opens new regional hub to support growth in the North

8 Fortec Distribution Network opens new regional hub to support growth in the North

Fortec Distribution Network, the UK leading pallet distribution network, has expanded its infrastructure with the opening of a regional hub to serve the north of England.

CEVA/BAE Systems logistics team wins supplier award

9 CEVA/BAE Systems logistics team wins supplier award

A team jointly staffed by personnel from CEVA Logistics and its customer BAE Systems has won the BAE Systems MAI (Military Air & Information) "2014 Supplier Relationship Award".

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