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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Henry Woo appointed Head of Asia Pacific at Hansa Heavy Lift

1 Henry Woo appointed Head of Asia Pacific at Hansa Heavy Lift

Henry Woo is to head up the Asia-Pacific (APAC) division at Hansa Heavy Lift, taking over from Joerg Roehl.

Yusen Logistics expands its European network with launch in Switzerland

2 Yusen Logistics expands its European network with launch in Switzerland

Global logistics service provider Yusen Logistics is continuing to grow its network and will open its first location in Switzerland on 1st January 2017.

Schachinger opts for sustainable logistics with battery charging systems from Fronius

3 Schachinger opts for sustainable logistics with battery charging systems from Fronius

Schachinger Logistik Holding GmbH has implemented a truly special project at its site in Hörsching near Linz: a warehouse constructed entirely out of wood.

Parcel broker ParcelHero teams up with My Hermes

4 Parcel broker ParcelHero teams up with My Hermes

The UK-based international ParcelHero now offers what it describes as the cheapest UK domestic small parcel rates available.

Impact seals package deal with Lemonpath Contract Packing & Logistics

5 Impact seals package deal with Lemonpath Contract Packing & Logistics

Impact, the UK supplier of Cat lift trucks, has sealed a package deal with Lemonpath Contract Packing & Logistics, providing the firm with a mixed fleet of 12 Cat trucks.

Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks nominated twice in the FLTA Annual Awards for Excellence

6 Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks nominated twice in the FLTA Annual Awards for Excellence

The Fork Lift Truck Association, the UK authority on fork lift truck operations, has recognised not one, but two, Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks products in its annual Awards for Excellence shortlist.

B&G collaborates with Skymark to develop reusable antibacterial carrier bag

7 B&G collaborates with Skymark to develop reusable antibacterial carrier bag

UK flexible packaging manufacturer Skymark has been working in collaboration with B&G products, manufacturer of reusable bags and pouches, to create a reusable cool bag that prevents the growth of bacteria.

Software designers raise funds for baby hospice

8 Software designers raise funds for baby hospice

TruTac, the transport and logistics software designer. has raised £1,060 for Zoё's Place Baby Hospice, a registered charity who provide palliative (one-to-one care), respite and end-of-life care for babies and infants aged from birth to five years.

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