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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.
CEVA Logistics expands global partnership with IKEA as it opens New York Distribution Centre
Mar 05, 2019
CEVA Logistics and home furnishings retailer IKEA have celebrated the opening of a new Customer Distribution Centre (CDC) at Staten Island on the US east coast. Under a five-year deal to provide warehouse management and fulfilment services, CEVA will manage the 975,000 sq ft (906,000 sq m) site.
VisionTrack showcases advanced ADAS and LCV connected camera solutions at CV Show
Mar 05, 2019
VisionTrack, the provider of connected vehicle cameras and video telematics, will be showcasing its latest product innovations at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2019 (Stand 4E30).
New cloud TMS system accounts for hours of savings
Mar 05, 2019
A haulier has significantly improved customer invoicing after investing in new cloud transport management technology, provided by software specialist Mandata.
Kerry Logistics reinforces its commitment to technological innovation through harnessing creativity at its first Hackathon
Mar 05, 2019
Kerry Logistics Network Limited strives to reinforce its commitment to technological innovation, as demonstrated by its first Hackathon organised in February 2019, when eight teams competed at the two-day event.
UK’s largest packaging show enjoys record breaking year
Mar 05, 2019
With world-renowned speakers, 300 industry-leading suppliers, and a record-breaking 6,922 visitors, Packaging Innovations, Empack and Label&Print had a triumphant return to Birmingham’s NEC.
Wincanton extends transport contract with Marley Ltd
Mar 05, 2019
Wincanton has extended its arrangement to manage the distribution of Marley Ltd’s products across the UK until 2023. This five-year contract will continue a strong working relationship between the two companies that stretches back to 2008.
SEKO Logistics’ new OmniReturns service improves cost and visibility for etailers and retailers and aims to encourage satisfied shoppers to buy again
Mar 05, 2019
SEKO Omni-Channel Logistics is reinventing and simplifying the product returns process for retailers, etailers and consumers globally by combining best-in-class logistics and carrier processes with award-winning inhouse technology designed to reduce costs, provide end-to-end shipment visibility, and the best possible customer experience.
Brexit - Some relief for hauliers in EU contingency, says FTA
Mar 05, 2019
Following two years of intense lobbying on the issue by the association, FTA has welcomed the provisional agreement between the European Parliament and Member States to allow UK hauliers market access without ECMT permits for certain transport operations in the event of a No Deal departure from the EU.
