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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.
OEM wins deal worth up to £1m to support Go Marine global fleet
Jul 12, 2016
Specialist oil and gas and marine services firm, OEM Group, has secured a two-year contract worth up to £1million with international energy services company Go Marine to deliver engine support services to its fleet of vessels operating across the world for the oil and gas industry.
Planned excise alcohol law changes signal potential boost for the logistics sector
Jul 12, 2016
Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has announced proposals for current excise alcohol law and procedures to be simplified and rationalised.
HMRC's stated plan in "pre-consultation" is to transform how businesses transact with HMRC across the alcohol taxes by:- simplifying tax across disparate alcohol regimes, digitising transactions in line with HMRC's digital ambition for 2020 and streamlining processes to support business growth.
Stertil Koni 4-post lift wins praise from Keighley Bus Company
Jul 12, 2016
The installation of a Stertil Koni 4-post vehicle lift at the Keighley Bus Company's school bus depot represented a dramatic change in working practices that had previously relied upon the use a workshop pit.
Harting exhibits RFID range for warehousing and logistics at IMHX
Jul 12, 2016
Harting will be exhibiting its range of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) products at the IMHX show 13th-16th September in Birmingham (Stand UK14).
Canute Logistics goes live with TranSend ePOD and Delivery Management to offer their clients a premium service
Jul 12, 2016
Canute Logistics has gone live with its first project to deploy TranSend electronic proof of delivery (ePOD), as part of a company-wide initiative to review its core delivery and planning systems.
Linde Material Handling optimises its T20/T25SP rider pallet trucks
Jul 12, 2016
Linde Material Handling has launched a newly improved version of its highly successful rider pallet truck models T20SP and T25SP.
uShip signs exclusive contract with DB Schenker to automate road freight
Jul 12, 2016
uShip, the online shipping marketplace and freight automation software provider, has partnered with DB Schenker, one of the world's largest logistics companies, to power 'Drive4Schenker,' an online trucking platform launching later this year. The 5-year agreement, worth tens of millions, is exclusive within Europe.
Asia-based Unique Logistics moves rates into CargoSphere Cloud
Jul 12, 2016
CargoSphere has announced that Unique Logistics International, an Asian-based global freight forwarder and supply chain management company, has expanded its relationship with CargoSphere to streamline contract and rate management and real-time access to ocean freight rates for its global offices.
