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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 Equipment, Overhead Handling Equipment, Packaging and Labelling Solutions, Pallets & Containers,Transport and Distribution, Racking & Shelving as well as Trade Shows and Industry Events.
DB Cargo UK and CEMEX introduce 'pop-up' rail depot
Jun 21, 2016
DB Cargo UK and CEMEX have opened a 'pop up' rail depot to serve the growing North West construction market and reduce the number of HGVs transporting materials from the picturesque High Peak countryside.
Freight group questions Operation Stack alternative
Jun 21, 2016
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has added its voice to growing criticism of government plans to build a huge lorry park in Kent as an alternative solution to Operation Stack - the emergency procedure whereby freight lorries separate into two emergency queues on either side of the carriageway when the are problems with cross channel freight services.
The logistics industry must embrace technology faster says independent 4PL provider
Jun 21, 2016
4PL provider 3T Logistics, and Honda UK came together at a CILT event last week to explain why the logistics industry must accelerate the adoption of technology to manage transport processes more efficiently.
Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Orlando announces huge increase in product range
Jun 21, 2016
Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Orlando has increased its product range to include a significant selection of packaging products to the US.
Snapfulfil starts countdown to IMHX
Jun 21, 2016
In addition to its award-winning WMS, Snapfulfil is preparing to launch a hat-trick of exciting new developments at IMHX (13-16 September, NEC Birmingham, Stand 10G65).
