International automotive parts supplier HELLA has ordered an automatic mini-load warehouse from TGW Logistics for a new intralogistics centre in Shanghai - the first order to be placed in China since the opening of a TGW production unit in the country.
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.
Penske Truck Leasing digitises truck fleet preventive maintenance processes
Mar 06, 2018
Penske Truck Leasing has implemented fully digital and voice-directed truck fleet preventive maintenance processes for its fleet of more than 266,000 vehicles. Penske's innovative digital preventive maintenance approach improves accuracy and consistency while also reducing and eliminating paperwork, and ensuring documentation and compliance with regulations.
Latest ProGMA video highlights loading dock hazards
Mar 06, 2018
The Protective Guarding Manufacturers Association (ProGMA), a product group within trade association Material Handling Industry (MHI), is promoting the third in a series of educational videos about preventing accidents and injuries at loading docks. The videos can be seen at mhi.org/progma/videos.
FSGB delivers IT solutions to save fleets time and money, and to aid compliance
Mar 06, 2018
A string of new technology-based features have been launched by Fleet Service Great Britain (FSGB) designed to save customers time and money in managing their company car and commercial vehicle operations and ensure legislative compliance.
Supertrucks racks up another winner... with a little help from Mertrux Truck & Van
Mar 06, 2018
The changing face of the fenestration industry is reflected in an innovative Multi-Purpose Rack launched by the UK's number one manufacturer of glass-carrying transport solutions.
R C Haulage enjoys the benefits of joining Fortec
Mar 06, 2018
Basildon-based R C Haulage is enjoying a new phase of growth since joining the Fortec Distribution Network.
Hiab's MOFFETT E-Series recognised for zero-emission logistics
Mar 06, 2018
Hiab, part of Cargotec, has won an 'Archie' trophy at the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) Annual Awards for Excellence for its industry-leading approach to reducing the noise associated with out-of-hours deliveries.
Freight association urges members to support National Apprenticeship Week
Mar 06, 2018
With the availability of a relevant international freight forwarding apprenticeship imminent, the British International Freight Association (BIFA) is encouraging its members to participate in the 11th National Apprenticeship Week (NAW 2018) which will run from March 5-9th, 2018.
Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Bury introduces recycled shrink sleeve
Mar 06, 2018
Shrink sleeve manufacturer Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Bury (formerly Chadwicks) is one of the first UK companies to introduce a shrink sleeve that contains post-consumer recycled content (PCR) which reduces landfill waste, greenhouse gases and energy consumption.
