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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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Making your mark - Printing & Labelling Special Technology report

1 Making your mark - Printing & Labelling Special Technology report

Manufacturing & Logistics IT spoke with a number of leading spokespeople from the vendor and analyst communities about current and possible future developments within the world of printing & labelling technology.

This special technology report will investigate a number of key current and ongoing areas of innovation and development with the printing & labelling marketplace; one of the most critical and fast-changing technology environments within the manufacturing, logistics and retail sectors.

Whistl invest in parcel sortation to meet growing demand

2 Whistl invest in parcel sortation to meet growing demand

Whistl, the delivery management company with activities in Business Mail, Doordrop Media, Fulfilment and Parcels, has invested in its first automated parcel sortation machine which has been installed, over three months, at its Super Depot in Bolton.

Walkers Transport rolls out management training programme

3 Walkers Transport rolls out management training programme

Walkers Transport, the UK transport and third-party logistics specialist with operations in Manchester and Leeds, has rolled out a new management training programme which aims to develop leaders of the future and support the continued growth of the business.

CEVA Logistics wins Logistics Company of the Year for ninth time in Italy

4 CEVA Logistics wins Logistics Company of the Year for ninth time in Italy

CEVA Logistics has won the title of Logistics Company of the Year in Italy for the ninth time. Awarded by Assologistica, the Italian association of logistics companies the trophy recognised CEVA's focus on technical innovation in transport through its Paperless project.

Logistics industry resilient in face of Brexit uncertainty, finds FTA report

5 Logistics industry resilient in face of Brexit uncertainty, finds FTA report

Resilience dominates business thinking and planning where trade and the movement of goods are concerned, according to a new report.

Ship just got rail

6 Ship just got rail

Cargobase, the independent platform bridging the tech gap between shippers and providers, has announced that its enterprise spot-buy platform now supports rail freight.

Rhenus expands its air and sea freight network in Germany

7 Rhenus expands its air and sea freight network in Germany

Continued growth at one of Europe’s leading freight forwarding specialists, Rhenus Group, has seen it open two new air and ocean offices in Hanover and Dortmund.

90-year-old Austin truck bought for £5 selling for £14,000 - £16,000 with H&H Classics in Buxton

8 90-year-old Austin truck bought for £5 selling for £14,000 - £16,000 with H&H Classics in Buxton

Though never officially built by Austin, this splendid truck was reputedly built in 1928 as works transport by the Austin factory say H&H Classics who are selling it at their next Buxton sale on 28 November.

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