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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B&Q partners form 'One Team' for Fresh challenge

1 B&Q partners form 'One Team' for Fresh challenge

XPO Logistics, Wincanton and BRS have joined forces to take part in the UK & Ireland competition, run by SCALA Consulting, and help develop B&Q's 'One Logistics Team' operational ethos.

Crown RT 4000 rider pallet truck wins 2016 iF Design Award

2 Crown RT 4000 rider pallet truck wins 2016 iF Design Award

Crown has won a 2016 iF Design Award, presented by iF International Forum Design.

Dematic appoints Matt Hatson as Business Solutions Sales Director

3 Dematic appoints Matt Hatson as Business Solutions Sales Director

Dematic, the automated intralogistics solutions company, has appointed Matt Hatson as Business Solutions Sales Director for the UK, Ireland, Northern Europe and Scandinavia.

UK logistics operators will benefit from achieving AEO accreditation

4 UK logistics operators will benefit from achieving AEO accreditation

UK logistics operators are being urged to view the forthcoming new European Union legislation for Customs procedures as an opportunity to get ahead of the competition, rather than a hindrance and another bureaucratic hoop to jump through.

Saving fuel hand in hand with high performance

5 Saving fuel hand in hand with high performance

With twelve new diesel and LPG trucks in the 5 to 8-tonne load capacity range, Linde Material Handling has raised the remaining vehicles of its 39X series to the advanced EVO standard.

Palletways Birmingham bathes in success with new contract win

6 Palletways Birmingham bathes in success with new contract win

Midlands-based Palletways Birmingham, part of Europe's express palletised freight network Palletways, has secured a contract with leading bathroom product manufacturer, HiB Ltd.

Renovotec upgrades rugged hardware for Europe's largest bonded warehouse

7 Renovotec upgrades rugged hardware for Europe's largest bonded warehouse

Renovotec has replaced the entire complement of rugged hardware in Accolade Wines' 650,000 square feet, 85,000-pallet capacity operation with 55 Honeywell Thor VM1 truck-mounted and 30 Honeywell Tecton handheld mobile computers.

Latest cargo for Yorkshire Airport really takes the biscuit

8 Latest cargo for Yorkshire Airport really takes the biscuit

Doncaster Sheffield Airport has been helping to ensure that consumers still get their biscuits following a national shortage.

TomTom Telematics to showcase connected fleet management at CV Show 2016

9 TomTom Telematics to showcase connected fleet management at CV Show 2016

Latest developments in connected fleet management systems – to help businesses achieve greater efficiency from field to office – will be showcased by TomTom Telematics at this year's CV Show.

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