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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.
We need your help: FTA calls on Assembly Members for Black Route Support
Apr 02, 2019
FTA, the organisation representing the UK’s logistics sector, has written to all Welsh Assembly Members urging them to press the First Minister to approve the ‘Black Route’ plans for the M4 Relief Road. Construction of the route, according to FTA, would provide a regional economic boost worth hundreds of millions of pounds and tackle the congestion that blights the lives of local citizens.
Cloud-based supply chain management platform SPOT Offers new container tracking service
Apr 02, 2019
The SPOT Supply Chain Visibility & Collaboration Platform has been extended by a new container tracking service that consolidates various data streams to provide customers best possible and independent container status information.
Brigade Electronics introduces device to help protect pedestrians and other vulnerable road users from ‘silent killer’ electric and quiet vehicles
Apr 02, 2019
A life-saving device that has been designed to help protect pedestrians and other vulnerable road users from ‘silent killer’ electric and quiet vehicles is being launched by Brigade Electronics.
Packaging company has savings wrapped thanks to cloud TMS technology
Apr 02, 2019
Packaging company Plasto-Sac UK is among the first in the sector to adopt new cloud transport management technology to improve the efficiency of its road haulage and distribution operations.
MWI Animal Health ‘keeps its cool’ with first refrigerated Mercedes-Benz Sprinters
Apr 02, 2019
The first vans to bear the name of MWI Animal Health are also its first to undergo temperature-controlled conversion, and to be supplied by the Mercedes-Benz Van Centre Exeter.
MULTIVAC at IFFA 2019
Apr 02, 2019
It has long been one of MULTIVAC's highest priorities to develop packs, which provide maximum product protection with the minimum use of resources. At IFFA 2019 (4 to 9 May, Frankfurt am Main) the packaging specialist will be presenting concepts for producing packs, which meet the current market demand for recyclability.
Warehouse REIT agrees £4.2 million logistics acquisition in Wakefield
Apr 02, 2019
Warehouse REIT, the AIM-listed specialist warehouse investor, has exchanged contracts to acquire a 53,000 sq ft single-let industrial unit in Wakefield for £4.2 million, reflecting a net initial yield of 6.3%.
Softbox drives its cold chain digital transformation agenda from the front
Apr 02, 2019
Softbox, global innovator and provider of temperature control packaging for the life science and logistics industries, has announced changes to the focus and talent of its leadership team to further develop products and services for the cold chain logistics industry.
