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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Snapfulfil handles 77 per cent increase in shipments on Black Friday

1 Snapfulfil handles 77 per cent increase in shipments on Black Friday

SaaS WMS provider, Snapfulfil experienced a 77 per cent increase in shipments handled by its system on Black Friday, compared with the previous Friday.

Palletways announces major investment in Southern Europe

2 Palletways announces major investment in Southern Europe

Palletways, the European express palletised freight network, has bolstered its services in Europe with the unveiling of three new international hubs in Southern Europe.

£7 Million river maintenance vessel ready for busier Thames

3 £7 Million river maintenance vessel ready for busier Thames

With Thames passenger and freight statistics at record levels, the Port of London Authority (PLA) officially introduced its £7 million multi-purpose river maintenance vessel, London Titan, in a ceremony at Tower Pier recently.

Wholesalers turn to affordable, robust business management software that fits their business model

4 Wholesalers turn to affordable, robust business management software that fits their business model

For many mid-sized wholesale and distribution companies eager to expand, yet don't want to drain their budgets in the process, a new generation of fully-featured sophisticated business management software with customised modules is allowing them to utilize tools that have traditionally only been accessible to larger enterprises.

Logistics expansion powers Conrad Electronic

5 Logistics expansion powers Conrad Electronic

TGW has expanded an automated warehousing solution for Conrad Electronic, one of Europe's leading multi-channel retailers of electronics and household technology.

Inther automates warehouse American Dental Trading

6 Inther automates warehouse American Dental Trading

American Dental Trading (ADT), provider of dental supplies within the Benelux, is automating their existing warehouse in Oisterwijk (the Netherlands). ADT has chosen system integrator Inther Logistics Engineering BV as their partner.

Serviceline transforms service with Maxoptra dynamic routing & scheduling system

7 Serviceline transforms service with Maxoptra dynamic routing & scheduling system

Serviceline, the commercial catering and refrigeration equipment service provider, is transforming its field service operations using the map-based Maxoptra dynamic scheduling and planning system.

Stertil Koni lifts ‘offer best package to Glasgow City Council’

8 Stertil Koni lifts ‘offer best package to Glasgow City Council’

Stertil Koni secured a contract to supply vehicle lifting equipment to Glasgow City Council by offering a unique combination of price, performance and fast installation.

Linde Materials Handling launches a P20 tow tractor

9 Linde Materials Handling launches a P20 tow tractor

Linde Material Handling has expanded its range of electric tow tractors with the launch of its latest P20 model with a two tonne towing capacity, making it capable of pulling up to five small trailers.

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