Vanderlande will showcase its Smart Item Robotics (SIR) technology for the e-commerce warehousing market at LogiMAT 2017. SIR technology focuses on the robotised handling of single items in applications such as order picking and infeed loading.
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.
Will we see the 'uberisation' of the delivery market?
Mar 01, 2017
By Matthew Robertson, Co-CEO, NetDespatch.
Technology has transformative powers. It's not just enabling better ways of doing things but also driving the development of new products and the provision of new services.
Freightos launches the Freightos International Freight Index (FIFI) of global shipping
Mar 01, 2017
Freightos, the Internet marketplace for global freight, has announced the beta launch of the Freightos International Freight Index (FIFI).
Rhenus Offshore Logistics secures UK Offshore Supply Base Partnership
Mar 01, 2017
Rhenus Offshore Logistics is starting up its operation of two new offshore supply bases at the ports of Great Yarmouth and Aberdeen.
Onward Holdings supplies solutions for 'shortage of space' age
Mar 01, 2017
Onward Holdings Ltd is doing its bit to alleviate the shortage of warehouse capacity, which could hamper the Government's vision of a Northern Powerhouse, by offering for lease a refurbished dedicated unit in the heart of Yorkshire.
Macfarlane launches new protective packaging products at Packaging Innovations
Mar 01, 2017
Macfarlane Packaging, the UK distributor of protective packaging materials, is launching new packing products designed for the retail and industrial markets, during Packaging Innovations event at the Birmingham NEC (1st to 2nd March).
New WTX120 makes the most out of the measurement chain
Mar 01, 2017
Highly versatile in form and function, the new WTX120 weighing terminal from HBM – the field of test and measurement solutions provider – is designed for uncomplicated integration into industrial and rail mounted weighing applications.
Temporary building provides breathing space for non-food catering supplier in Ireland
Mar 01, 2017
A multinational FTSE 100 distributor of non-food consumables and equipment turned to temporary building specialist, Spaciotempo, to provide a welcome breathing space whilst the firm builds a 70,000 square feet permanent building inclusive of 30,000 square feet of office space.
Champ Cargosystems wins STAT Times International Award for Excellence in Air Cargo
Mar 01, 2017
Champ Cargosystems has won the STAT Times International Award for Excellence in Air Cargo, in the category of 'International IT Systems Provider of the Year in Africa'.
New Pallet Network Integration from AGM Telematics widens scope for UK operators
Mar 01, 2017
These days the pallet networks rule supreme in the general haulage world, and with good reason – putting together individual groupage loads in the domestic market was never going to give customers or hauliers a great deal of flexibility or a high standard of service.....
