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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Pall-Ex Group drives logistics industry innovation with launch of ground-breaking International system featuring Europe-wide tracking technology

1 Pall-Ex Group drives logistics industry innovation with launch of ground-breaking International system featuring Europe-wide tracking technology

Pall-Ex has taken a giant leap towards achieving its long-standing pan-European vision with significant investment in new sector-first software that will transform intercontinental palletised haulage and accelerate its International growth strategy.

CEVA appoints Niels Weithe to head up global eCommerce business

2 CEVA appoints Niels Weithe to head up global eCommerce business

CEVA Logistics has appointed Niels Weithe to the newly created position of Global head of eCommerce. He will be based in Germany and will report directly to Chief Operating Officer of Contract Logistics, Brett Bissell.

Roadwork permits help to cut driver disruption

3 Roadwork permits help to cut driver disruption

Councils across England are being urged to take up a congestion-busting scheme that reduces disruption caused by roadworks.

Nestlé and XPO Logistics building digital warehouse of the future in the East Midlands

4 Nestlé and XPO Logistics building digital warehouse of the future in the East Midlands

Food and drink company Nestlé, and XPO Logistics, provider of transport and logistics solutions, are co-creating a 638,000-square-foot distribution centre at the new SEGRO East Midlands Gateway Logistics Park in Leicestershire, UK.

Hyster showcases inland terminal innovations at TOC Europe

5 Hyster showcases inland terminal innovations at TOC Europe

At TOC Europe from 12-14 June 2018, Hyster Europe showcased new products and innovative handling solutions for inland terminals and port applications and addressed topics such as zero emissions operations and double reefer handling.

2018 FTA everywoman in Transport & Logistics winners announced

6 2018 FTA everywoman in Transport & Logistics winners announced

Thirteen inspirational role models in the UK's transport and logistics industry have been announced as winners in the 2018 FTA everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards.Launched eleven years ago, the awards programme celebrates the exceptional women transforming transport and logistics in the UK, while showcasing the range of fulfilling and exciting career opportunities it has to offer.

Logistics firm raises profile of Motor Neurone Disease with personal messages on its courier vans

7 Logistics firm raises profile of Motor Neurone Disease with personal messages on its courier vans

A national logistics, warehousing and courier firm is continuing to help to raise awareness of Motor Neurone Disease (MND) by putting photographs and comments of sufferers of the condition on the back of its some of its vehicles, to be seen by other road users.

Warehouse Partners' RackNets warehouse safety system benefits from Gripple technology

8 Warehouse Partners' RackNets warehouse safety system benefits from Gripple technology

Following an extensive test and evaluation period, Warrington-based Warehouse Partners has secured the exclusive worldwide patent licence to use the Gripple cabling systems for its proprietary RackNets back-of-rack safety system.

Palletways celebrates 12 years of opening up Spain for European exporters

9 Palletways celebrates 12 years of opening up Spain for European exporters

Palletways Iberia is marking its 12th anniversary with a record number of new members, a significant growth in pallet volumes and the introduction of new technology systems.

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