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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Verizon Connect provides factory-fit telematics and workforce management solutions to help drive efficiency and improve operations for customers

1 Verizon Connect provides factory-fit telematics and workforce management solutions to help drive efficiency and improve operations for customers

To help customers gain insights into their fleets, Verizon Connect has partnered with Iveco, manufacturer of commercial and industrial vehicles, to provide customers with its comprehensive telematics and mobile workforce management software platform.

Verdion launches iPort Phase 2 with 731,000 sq ft mega-warehouse deal

2 Verdion launches iPort Phase 2 with 731,000 sq ft mega-warehouse deal

Pan-European logistics specialist Verdion has launched the second phase of its iPort logistics hub in Doncaster with a 731,000 sq ft (67,912 sq m) letting to a major online retailer.

Autotalks gains momentum in China after a successful C-V2X field test with a Chinese tech giant

3 Autotalks gains momentum in China after a successful C-V2X field test with a Chinese tech giant

Autotalks, the V2X (Vehicle to Everything) communication solutions provider, is gaining momentum in the Chinese market following the successful completion of the C-V2X field test with a Chinese technology giant.

New Head of Group Projects for Priority Freight

4 New Head of Group Projects for Priority Freight

Priority Freight, provider of contingency logistics solutions, has appointed Steve Downing as Head of Group Projects.

Government road funding brings welcome relief for hauliers, says FTA

5 Government road funding brings welcome relief for hauliers, says FTA

“Damaged road surfaces cost businesses in the logistics industry millions of pounds a year in vehicle repair and hire placement.The news that the government has finally responded to FTA’s calls for improvements in road surfacing and allocated £201 million to help tackle this issue is particularly welcome; the road network has been subject to chronic underinvestment for several years and this funding is desperately needed.

Hyster offers lithium-Ion battery options for counterbalance trucks

6 Hyster offers lithium-Ion battery options for counterbalance trucks

The industrial truck brand Hyster now offers almost all counterbalance lift trucks and warehouse equipment ex works, with lithium-ion batteries.

Wincanton celebrates ‘go-live’ for Britvic, following new contract win

7 Wincanton celebrates ‘go-live’ for Britvic, following new contract win

Wincanton has been appointed to manage Britvic’s new, state of the art warehouse facility in Rugby, Warwickshire. Operations at the circa 273,000 sqft site went live last month.

COSCO latest line to commit to Port of Liverpool

8 COSCO latest line to commit to Port of Liverpool

The world’s top five shipping lines are all now calling at Liverpool following confirmation that Chinese giant COSCO Shipping is to ship via the port.

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