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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.
Latest electric X-Range lift truck from Nexen sets off for Three Oceans
Jul 19, 2016
Lowestoft-based Nexen Lift Trucks – the designer, manufacturer and supplier of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment – has supplied a 3-wheel electric X-Range lift truck to Three Oceans, a privately-owned business that, founded by Tim Rose in 1992, recognised a niche in the industry for the supply of high quality white-fish, primarily to the foodservice sector.
UPS Worldwide Express Package service helps businesses deliver urgent shipments
Jul 19, 2016
UPS has announced the expansion of its UPS Worldwide Express package service to reach 117 countries and territories, providing an earlier delivery option for customers to more locations.
Stick and Start driverless intralogistics transport system
Jul 19, 2016
At IMHX 2016, BITO Storage Systems will be introducing a new driverless intralogistics transport solution that is easy to implement, adapt or remove and does not require any permanent fixtures.
Logistics industry will deliver post-Brexit calm and leadership, says UKWA’s Peter Ward
Jul 19, 2016
The Chief Executive of the United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA), Peter Ward, has called for the logistics industry to "provide the calm that is needed and that the politicians are so patently failing to provide" following the Brexit vote.
Hastings Freight lifts international award for excellence
Jul 19, 2016
Weeks after winning a UK award for its outstanding customer service, Chesterfield-based Hastings Freight has been named Palletways' International Member of the Year.
Leaders take ownership of fork lift safety
Jul 19, 2016
The 14th annual National Fork Lift Safety Conference got off to an emotionally-charged start as Lisa Ramos, who lost her leg after being struck by a fork lift, gave a hard-hitting talk on the life-changing consequences of safety lapses.
Linde Material Handling opens new spare parts distribution centre in the Czech Republic
Jul 19, 2016
Linde Material Handling has officially launched operations at its new distribution centre in Brno, Czech Republic.
3PL excellence rewarded at UKWA Awards
Jul 19, 2016
The achievements of both companies and individuals across the warehousing and third party logistics (3PL) sectors were recognised at UKWA's Annual Awards for Warehousing 2016 ceremony, which was held recently at London's Dorchester Hotel.