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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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Registration goes live for new breakbulk show AntwerpXL with special January offer for visitors

1 Registration goes live for new breakbulk show AntwerpXL with special January offer for visitors

AntwerpXL, the new show dedicated to the logistics of breakbulk, RoRo, and heavy lift, has opened registration and is offering visitors who sign up in January a free pass to the event, which takes place between the 7th and the 9th May 2019.

Bristol Forklifts awarded FLTA audit compliance

2 Bristol Forklifts awarded FLTA audit compliance

Bristol Forklifts has been presented with the FLTA audit compliance certificate following a successful on-site assessment. Beginning in April 2017, the audit reviewed 100 criteria, including safety, health and environmental procedures.

Maritime Transport and DB Cargo UK announce agreement to increase UK railfreight capacity

3 Maritime Transport and DB Cargo UK announce agreement to increase UK railfreight capacity

Two of the UK’s largest freight operators have announced plans to combine their expertise to increase railfreight capacity and competition in the intermodal market.

Softbox announces the launch of new temperature control packaging systems

4 Softbox announces the launch of new temperature control packaging systems

Softbox, the global provider of temperature control packaging for the life science and logistics industries, will unveil new pallet and parcel shipping systems at the Temperature Controlled Logistics (IQPC) in London this week.

National distributor proves green and secure credentials for FORS certification with new TMS tracking solution

5 National distributor proves green and secure credentials for FORS certification with new TMS tracking solution

A national warehouse and express pallet distribution operator has invested in new tracking and driver behaviour technology from software specialist Mandata to reduce its environmental impact and improve security.

The green (last) mile – sustainability in parcel delivery

6 The green (last) mile – sustainability in parcel delivery

By Matthew Robertson, Co-CEO, NetDespatch.

Casting my eye over the predictions that the turn of the year brings always offers an interesting insight into which issues are gaining traction in the market.

Key appointment strengthens Scania's municipal and specialist vehicles sales expertise

7 Key appointment strengthens Scania's municipal and specialist vehicles sales expertise

Scania (Great Britain) Limited has strengthened its fleet sales team with the appointment of Simon Gray to the position of National Fleet Manager – Municipal and Specialist Sales.

AMP Clean Energy places Paragon’s logistics software at heart of customer experience transformation

8 AMP Clean Energy places Paragon’s logistics software at heart of customer experience transformation

AMP Clean Energy, formerly Forest Fuels, a leading biomass wood fuel supplier in the UK, has selected Paragon’s route optimisation software and fleXipod ePOD system to help transform its customer experience.

XPO Logistics supports launch of Zooplus e-fulfilment in Spain and Portugal

9 XPO Logistics supports launch of Zooplus e-fulfilment in Spain and Portugal

XPO Logistics, the global provider of transport and logistics solutions, has been selected by zooplus AG to manage e-fulfilment operations in Spain and Portugal. Zooplus is a leading online retailer of pet supplies in 30 European countries.

Toyota to the rescue with donation of forklift truck

10 Toyota to the rescue with donation of forklift truck

The Tonero forklift truck will be used to aid Firefighter training at the Southern Fire and Rescue Station, Leicester. Its duties are to include moving vehicles and heavy apparatus used in training within the station yard.

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