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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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Swisslog secures order to implement AutoStore in new DC for contract logistics company syncreon

1 Swisslog secures order to implement AutoStore in new DC for contract logistics company syncreon

Swisslog Logistics Automation, provider of best-in-class warehouse automation and software, will implement AutoStore for syncreon, a specialised contract logistics company consistently recognised for its operational excellence.

China-EU trade lane pilot boosts trade between China and Schiphol

2 China-EU trade lane pilot boosts trade between China and Schiphol

The first shipment to land at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol as part of a pilot programme to streamline and secure Customs procedures between China and the European Union (EU) has arrived from Shanghai.

Bad managers are driving talented staff away from logistics industry

3 Bad managers are driving talented staff away from logistics industry

Poor management is endemic in the Transportation and Distribution sector, with 78% of employees having experienced what they consider poor management, or a poor manager, at least once during their career, according to new research by YouGov on behalf of leading HR and payroll solutions provider MHR.

TimoCom cooperating with UTA

4 TimoCom cooperating with UTA

You can now use TimoCom to plan fuel stops into your transport route. The European transport platform is expanding its digital service provision offer in cooperation with the service and fuel card provider UNION TANK Eckstein (UTA), in Kleinostheim.

Brexit Secretary travels to Tees Valley for key EU transition speech

5 Brexit Secretary travels to Tees Valley for key EU transition speech

Mayor Ben Houchen welcomed Brexit Secretary David Davis to Teesport recently for a major speech formally setting out the UK's aims for the transition period following the withdrawal of the UK from the EU.

CEVA opens a new multiuser warehouse in Spain

6 CEVA opens a new multiuser warehouse in Spain

CEVA Logistics has opened a new multiuser warehouse in central Spain. The new site is located at Alovera, an industrial area, 50 km north east of Madrid.

New TIACA vision paves way for modern and unified air cargo industry

7 New TIACA vision paves way for modern and unified air cargo industry

TIACA's leadership team is rolling out a new vision for the Association, which will see the development of more training and consultancy projects, as well as a new look, and a reinvigorated value proposition for members.

American Airlines Cargo to implement next-generation cargo management system

8 American Airlines Cargo to implement next-generation cargo management system

American Airlines Cargo is to implement a next-generation cargo management system. The new platform will transform the company's technology across the entire American Airlines Cargo footprint.

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