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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News sales appointments boost Stertil Dock and Door Products

1 News sales appointments boost Stertil Dock and Door Products

Stertil Dock and Door Products has boosted its UK sales team with two recent appointments. Louise Langham has joined the company as Area Technical Sales Manager for the North East region.

Microlise launches Driver Performance Management app

2 Microlise launches Driver Performance Management app

At the Microlise Transport Conference, telematics platform provider Microlise announced the launch of Driver Performance Management (DPM), a mobile application running on both Android and iOS devices that delivers increased driver engagement with telematics, whilst at the same time reducing management resource requirements.

Parcels on a Train

3 Parcels on a Train

Amazon has started using New York's subway system for its new Prime Now one-hour delivery service to beat the city's notorious jams. The London-based international courier ParcelHero says the move makes sense as subways are frequently faster than city streets and stations are an ideal place to install parcel lockers.

Midland Pallet Trucks helps businesses overcome economic slowdown

4 Midland Pallet Trucks helps businesses overcome economic slowdown

With concern over an EU referendum and an economic slowdown currently casting a shadow over the UK, businesses in the construction industry need all the help they can get to be as efficient, productive and streamlined as possible.

TOC Europe focuses on new container shipping landscape

5 TOC Europe focuses on new container shipping landscape

The impact of mega-vessels and mega-alliances remains a big worry for shippers and logistics service providers (LSPs). They are concerned about lengthening supply chains from production plant to port-of-departure to port-of-arrival to final destination.

Jungheinrich unveils new high-energy efficiency 'indoor, outdoor' reach truck

6 Jungheinrich unveils new high-energy efficiency 'indoor, outdoor' reach truck

Jungheinrich has announced the launch of its new C series reach trucks. The ETV C16 and ETV C20 models can transport loads of up to two tonnes and are equally suited to indoor and outdoor operations.

NetDespatch halves despatch time for fast growing Weird Fish

7 NetDespatch halves despatch time for fast growing Weird Fish

Weird Fish has implemented the NetDespatch cloud-based shipping solution to rationalise its order fulfilment process.

Acumen Automotive invests in its enclosed vehicle fleet

8 Acumen Automotive invests in its enclosed vehicle fleet

Following its acquisition of specialist enclosed delivery operator 'Enable', Acumen Automotive Logistics has invested in four new Rolfo Auriga Deluxe enclosed semi-trailers in line with its decision to completely replace the existing Enclosed fleet.

CEVA hosts fifth Global Supplier Awards

9 CEVA hosts fifth Global Supplier Awards

This marks the second time that CEVA has held the annual event in Spain. The occasion serves as a networking event for CEVA's customers and partners and provides the opportunity to debate trends and challenges of the supply chain industry in Iberia and globally.

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