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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Pallet Truck Shop shows how to keep employees happy

1 Pallet Truck Shop shows how to keep employees happy

Studies have shown that employees with high job satisfaction are more productive in the workplace, more loyal to their companies, and more engaged with work day to day.

Finalists in the 10th annual FTA everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards

2 Finalists in the 10th annual FTA everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards

Celebrating its 10th anniversary the awards programme was first established to shine a light on women excelling in their careers, creating visible role models to inspire a next generation of much-needed talent to follow in their footsteps. Ten years later, the UK government is still addressing a skills shortage in key areas such as engineering, construction and project management and the rail industry alone will require 55,000 more workers by 2020.

CKF Systems sets the pace in the design and build of central palletising systems

3 CKF Systems sets the pace in the design and build of central palletising systems

CKF Systems Ltd., the UK provider of central palletising systems, employs around 50 engineering personnel at its modern 25,000 sqft premises in Gloucester.

Sogefi renews with CEVA in Spain and moves its distribution centre to Madrid

4 Sogefi renews with CEVA in Spain and moves its distribution centre to Madrid

CEVA Logistics has renewed a specialist automotive supplies contract with Sogefi Filtration Spain S.A. for an additional three years.

Konexial and Cloud Logistics partner to produce GoLoad service

5 Konexial and Cloud Logistics partner to produce GoLoad service

Konexial, maker of the My20 electronic logging device (ELD) app for truck drivers, and global logistics transportation management system (TMS) developer Cloud Logistics, have announced a partnership with the aim of revolutionising the trucking industry with their GoLoad service.

URBN appoints Allport Cargo Services to support its growing business as Global Supply Chain Partner

6 URBN appoints Allport Cargo Services to support its growing business as Global Supply Chain Partner

URBN is a portfolio of global consumer brands offering a variety of lifestyle products to a defined customer base.

Automated Packaging Systems introduces Its 'next generation' baggers

7 Automated Packaging Systems introduces Its 'next generation' baggers

Automated Packaging Systems has announced the introduction of a new series of bag packaging systems with advanced technology and ergonomic design for maximum productivity.

Customer solutions centre for vertical packaging opened in the Netherlands during interpack 2017

8 Customer solutions centre for vertical packaging opened in the Netherlands during interpack 2017

Bosch Packaging Technology has opened its new customer solutions centre for Weert, the Netherlands, during interpack 2017 to help food and non-food producers maximise the value of their operations when selecting a complete vertical system solution for their packaging operation.

Online course for warehouse supervisors and team leaders

9 Online course for warehouse supervisors and team leaders

In collaboration with Logistics Learning Alliance, UKWA (the United Kingdom Warehousing Association) has developed a Warehouse Supervisor Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).

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