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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LPG and BioLPG – improving forklift truck efficiency

1 LPG and BioLPG – improving forklift truck efficiency

Initiatives such as the Renewable Energy Directive and Paris Agreement have provided businesses with a blueprint on combatting climate change.

GDPR: Is your training provider battle ready?

2 GDPR: Is your training provider battle ready?

The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will shake up data privacy regulations, but John Green, chief operating officer at training provider System Group, believes many in the transport and logistics sector remain unprepared for its arrival this month.

Pallet flow rack can be a warehouse manager's best friend

3 Pallet flow rack can be a warehouse manager's best friend

Any warehouse or distribution centre with limited floor space that needs high density storage or automatic rotation of inventory on a first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis can benefit by implementing pallet flow storage racks.

Starship Technologies launches commercial rollout of autonomous delivery

4 Starship Technologies launches commercial rollout of autonomous delivery

Starship Technologies has announced a major commercial rollout of autonomous delivery services for corporate and academic campuses across Europe and the US.

Cambridge Regional College supports upskilling in the local community with new Forklift Truck Training Centre

5 Cambridge Regional College supports upskilling in the local community with new Forklift Truck Training Centre

The Mayor of Huntingdon, Cllr Jay Dyne, was on hand last month to officially open the new Forklift Truck Training Centre at Cambridge Regional College's Huntingdon Campus, designed to be used by apprentices, local companies and jobseekers.

Mercedes-Benz Trucks secures further representation in Scotland

6 Mercedes-Benz Trucks secures further representation in Scotland

Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK has announced that Leo Group as a new partner in Scotland, with initial locations in Aberdeen and Inverness representing Mercedes-Benz and FUSO trucks.

KNAPP installs second pocket sorter solution for ASOS

7 KNAPP installs second pocket sorter solution for ASOS

KNAPP is supplying its pocket sorter technology at the Berlin distribution centre of leading online fashion retailer, ASOS.

Logistics director awarded company partnership

8 Logistics director awarded company partnership

A director at a Warehouse and Distribution Group has been made partner as the business continues to grow, prosper and diversify.

Kinesis Telematics takes to the water with speedboat tracking on Italy's largest lake

9 Kinesis Telematics takes to the water with speedboat tracking on Italy's largest lake

Kinesis, the Crewe-based vehicle telematics supplier, has seen its tracking technology take to the water after winning a contract to equip speed boats operating on Italy's largest lake.

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