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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BITA and the FLTA take a stand… at IMHX

1 BITA and the FLTA take a stand… at IMHX

For the first time, the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) and British Industrial Truck Association (BITA) will join forces: sharing a stand at IMHX 2016.

Fortec apprenticeships and training offer promising career for young people

2 Fortec apprenticeships and training offer promising career for young people

Four years ago Natalie Tyler wasn't sure what career path lay ahead of her. She was working in a local job which didn't really interest her and she quickly realised it wasn't the right career for her long-term, so soon started applying for other jobs across various fields.

GateHouse Logistics to showcase its ghTrack at 3PL and Chief Supply Chain Forum Europe

3 GateHouse Logistics to showcase its ghTrack at 3PL and Chief Supply Chain Forum Europe

Data tracking unifier GateHouse Logistics will showcase its ghTrack platform at the upcoming 3PL and Chief Supply Chain Forum Europe being staged in Venlo, The Netherlands (10-12 October, 2016).

George Allinson Transport chooses Palletforce

4 George Allinson Transport chooses Palletforce

Darlington-based haulage company George Allinson Transport has become the latest member of the Palletforce distribution network. It's the first time the family-run business, which will cover selected TS postcodes in Teesside, has joined a pallet network.

OM Partners provides Suzhou Licheng packaging group with production planning and control system

5 OM Partners provides Suzhou Licheng packaging group with production planning and control system

Suzhou Licheng has chosen to implement the OMP Corrugated Board System in its new production facilities in Lingbi, Suzhou. OMP will be used for corrugator optimisation, production scheduling, shop floor control and management reporting.

Bibby Distribution pumped to win Tanker Operator of the Year award

6 Bibby Distribution pumped to win Tanker Operator of the Year award

Bibby Distribution has been named Tanker Operator of the Year at the Tip-Ex/Tank-Ex Awards 2016.

Logistics industry survey shows majority favour remaining in the EU as best for business – but the heart says Brexit

7 Logistics industry survey shows majority favour remaining in the EU as best for business – but the heart says Brexit

A survey of logistics industry professionals has shown the majority favour remaining in the EU as the best outcome for the businesses they work for.

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