The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is calling on the French government to take urgent action after a van driver was killed when migrants barricaded the A16 near Calais this week.
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.
Pallet Truck Shop explores eCommerce trends
Jun 20, 2017
With no signs of eCommerce growth slowing down, Pallet Truck Shop, one of the longest-standing online businesses in the UK, has explored the online retail trends for 2017/18, highlighting how being 'in the know' can help online agents succeed.
XPO Logistics awarded new contract with ADAMA Agricultural Solutions for the UK
Jun 20, 2017
XPO Logistics has secured a renewed multi-million pound contract with crop protection specialist ADAMA Agricultural Solutions UK to provide logistics and transportation solutions at its 200,000 square foot facility in Derbyshire.
CEVA partners with Goodpack to deliver unique solutions for tire customers
Jun 20, 2017
CEVA Logistics has signed an MOU with Goodpack, which operates a large fleet of Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) to develop a new game-changing concept for transportation within the tire industry.
Maxoptra partners TomTom at new commercial vehicle event
Jun 20, 2017
Route planning and scheduling software specialist, Maxoptra, is one of a small number of specially selected partners joining forces with TomTom Telematics at the newly launched 'Let's Explore: LCV Fleet 2017' event, which takes place on the 4th July at The Vox, Resorts World, Birmingham.
Do you have the right recipe for a BIFA Freight Service Award?
Jun 20, 2017
The British International Freight Association has added a culinary touch to its annual Freight Service Awards event as this year's competition opens for entries.
Communication breakdown - the big mistakes that can make negotiations in the logistics sector fail
Jun 20, 2017
A study from Huthwaite International, specialists in sales and negotiations in the logistics industry, has revealed the five most common errors negotiators are making that can risk both parties walking away from the table dissatisfied, unhappy, and in some cases, without a deal at all.
The benefits of Voice-directed technology for maintenance & inspection tasks
Jun 20, 2017
By John Bradshaw, business development manager for Honeywell Safety and Productivity Solutions.
Maintenance and inspection (M&I) tasks undertaken for plant and equipment within a diverse range of sectors have developed a series of well-established steps over the years with the aim of improving the process by which engineers and technicians capture and share information.
Howard Tenens order another fleet of Flexi trucks
Jun 20, 2017
Howard Tenens, one of the UK's largest privately owned logistics companies, has once again invested in articulated forklift technology from Narrow Aisle Ltd.
