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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Road freight specialist adds high security trailers to the fleet

1 Road freight specialist adds high security trailers to the fleet

CTS Group, the global logistics and road freight specialist, has ordered a number of high security trailers which, says the company, are available only from one source and specified to comply with strict UN class 1-9 contractual requirements.

Pooling Partners wins ‘fresh’ pallet supply contract from Kanes Foods – now sole supply

2 Pooling Partners wins ‘fresh’ pallet supply contract from Kanes Foods – now sole supply

Pooling Partners wins 'fresh' pallet supply contract from Kanes Foods – now sole supply

CEVA Logistics appoints Senior Vice President Global Healthcare Operations

3 CEVA Logistics appoints Senior Vice President Global Healthcare Operations

CEVA Logistics has appointed Kamaljit (Kam) Hunjan to the position of Senior Vice President Global Healthcare Operations.

Role of technology in plugging skills gap is significantly underestimated by logistics industry, warns Advanced

4 Role of technology in plugging skills gap is significantly underestimated by logistics industry, warns Advanced

Logistics leaders, particularly at smaller third party logistics companies (3PLs), should not underestimate the role of technology in plugging an unprecedented skills gap. This is the finding of a new white paper by Advanced Business Solutions (Advanced), the business applications and services provider.

Interior design

5 Interior design

The efficient operation of the warehouse or distribution centre remains fundamental to the successful implementation of any company's supply chain strategy, writes John Maguire, FCILT.

Dematic contemplates relocation of its Grand Rapids manufacturing operations

6 Dematic contemplates relocation of its Grand Rapids manufacturing operations

Dematic is considering plans to close its manufacturing plant in Grand Rapids, Michigan over the next year.

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