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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DHL delivers rugby to Africa

1 DHL delivers rugby to Africa

A team of seven who embarked on an epic journey from Cape Town through Africa to London in October 2014 as part of DHL's Africa as One campaign have finally arrived at their final destination after traveling through 45 countries.

Coles Supermarkets selects Isotrak as its telematics solutions provider

2 Coles Supermarkets selects Isotrak as its telematics solutions provider

Isotrak, the fleet management software and fleet telematics systems provider, has announced a landmark deal as it continues to expand its international footprint.

Sheffield logistics firm to speak at launch of new tool

3 Sheffield logistics firm to speak at launch of new tool

The managing director of a leading Sheffield-based logistics firm will deliver a talk at the launch of an innovative Supply Chain Environmental Analysis Tool (SCEnAT+) in London.

CEVA wins the 2015 Top Transport Award among Automotive Industry cargo shippers

4 CEVA wins the 2015 Top Transport Award among Automotive Industry cargo shippers

CEVA Logistics has received the 2015 Top Transport Award, selected among the Automotive Industry cargo shippers serving the Brazil market. In its ninth year, the Top Transport Award competition included a total of 17 categories – 16 specialties and a national preference.

New logistics facility opens for rapid UK shipments

5 New logistics facility opens for rapid UK shipments

The new transit warehouse at its headquarters in Hessle, near Hull, has been developed following the success of its pallet business on behalf of United Pallet Network with which it has an exclusive deal in the Hull postcode area.

Ten top tips on creating a 'best practice' Warehouse Management System

6 Ten top tips on creating a 'best practice' Warehouse Management System

By Ian Roper, supply chain solutions divisional director, the Access Group.

The demands placed on modern supply chains have created a complex set of exacting requirements for Warehouse Management Systems.

Road transport industry slow to adopt technology, poll indicates

7 Road transport industry slow to adopt technology, poll indicates

A huge 88 per cent of road transport businesses still use paper-based processes to manage vehicle walk around checks and only 14 percent have an incentive scheme based on driver performance data.

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