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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Surge in van deliveries highlights need for flexible road safety systems

1 Surge in van deliveries highlights need for flexible road safety systems

The growth of vans on UK roads, fuelled by the surge in home deliveries, has highlighted the need for flexible road safety systems, according to GreenRoad, provider of driver behaviour solutions.

Fortec Distribution Network members awarded for service excellence

2 Fortec Distribution Network members awarded for service excellence

Four of Fortec's 80 strong member network proved they were 'simply the best' in the company's annual awards ceremony which took place at the weekend in Stratford upon Avon.

Spaciotempo announces exhibition first for IMHX

3 Spaciotempo announces exhibition first for IMHX

This year's IMHX show will be marked by an exhibition-first as temporary building specialist Spaciotempo installs its own temporary building as its stand, from which it will reveal its latest product developments for premier structures.

TRL wins innovation award for UK Smart Mobility Living Lab

4 TRL wins innovation award for UK Smart Mobility Living Lab

TRL has been named the winner of the Forward Thinking Award at the 2016 ITS (UK) Awards.

AXIT Study: Cloud usage supports digitalisation in logistics

5 AXIT Study: Cloud usage supports digitalisation in logistics

Cloud computing is being used in logistics more and more. This is the result of a comparative study which was conducted by the Frankenthal-based IT company AXIT in cooperation with the head of the Ludwigshafen Institute for Cloud Computing (IfCC), Prof. Dr. Uwe Hannig, on the developments of cloud technology in logistics.

Bibby Distribution's carbon footprint shrinks for third year running

6 Bibby Distribution's carbon footprint shrinks for third year running

Bibby Distribution's CO2 emissions have shrunk for the third year running, thanks to an award-winning array of carbon-cutting initiatives.

Fleet manager's insight helps steer RoSPA Fleet Safety through relaunch

7 Fleet manager's insight helps steer RoSPA Fleet Safety through relaunch

A fleet consultancy headed by one of the UK's best-known ex-fleet managers is partnering with The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) to spread the message of work-related road risk management to more fleets and provide them with risk management solutions.

Palletforce reaches 26 million milestone

8 Palletforce reaches 26 million milestone

It's another million milestone for the UK and European freight distribution network, Palletforce. The company has just handled the 26 millionth pallet at its central distribution Hub in Burton-upon-Trent.

Fleet managers set to improve compliance and cut costs with new Masternaut Fuel module

9 Fleet managers set to improve compliance and cut costs with new Masternaut Fuel module

Masternaut, provider of fleet telematics and vehicle tracking services, has launched the Masternaut Fuel module, enabling fleets and SMEs to improve fuel spend compliance and cut vehicle fuel costs.

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