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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.
Clipper Logistics signs new contract with Shop Direct
Apr 30, 2019
Clipper Logistics plc (‘Clipper’ or ‘the Group’), provider of value-added logistics solutions and e-fulfilment to the retail sector, has signed a new contract with Shop Direct, operator of digital retail brands Very.co.uk and Littlewoods.com, to provide returns management and pre-retail services.
Operations and safety support expert joins Victa Railfreight
Apr 30, 2019
Victa Railfreight has appointed experienced railway operations and business manager Matt Green to the new role of Operations and Safety Support Specialist on the advisory and management services side of its business.
First border crossing to use United Nations e-CMR electronic consignment note involving the UK, France and the Netherlands
Apr 30, 2019
A pilot project grouping France, the Netherlands and the UK was handled in February and March involving Transports FIOLET in France, International Road Ferry in the Netherlands, Brian Yeardley Continental in the UK, under the supervision of FNTR, FTA, TLN/ Beurtvaartadres and the UK Department for Transport.
Quartely update: 17 businesses removed or suspended from prompt payment code for failing to pay their suppliers on time
Apr 30, 2019
Action on companies who fail to meet the standard of the Prompt Payment Code (PPC) has seen 17 companies removed or suspended from the Code during the past quarter, the Chartered Institute of Credit Management (CICM) has announced.
Bear Handling signs deal with TEXO
Apr 30, 2019
Aberdeen-based Bear Handling Ltd specialises in handling equipment across Scotland and the oil & gas industry – the company is the Hyundai forklift distributor for the region.
Allison Transmission is providing its e-axle solution to Peterbilt for evaluation on Powerful Electric Class 8 Truck
Apr 30, 2019
Amidst the global pursuit of electrification in the commercial vehicle industry, Allison Transmission, a global provider of commercial-duty propulsion solutions, has developed what it describes as highly efficient and powerful axles for electric vehicles.
New report finds digital technology improves highways safety performance
Apr 30, 2019
A new, independent survey of the highways industry has revealed that two-thirds of tech-enabled businesses reported a reduction in accidents or no accidents at all in the last 12 months – 50 per cent more than industry standard.
