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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Dimerco delivers crucial shipment to meet construction deadline for Beijing Daxing Int’l Airport

1 Dimerco delivers crucial shipment to meet construction deadline for Beijing Daxing Int’l Airport

Global logistics specialist Dimerco successfully streamlined the total freight transportation process for the delivery of components crucial to the completion of the aviation fuel pipeline – the beginning stage in the construction of the new Beijing Daxing Int’l Airport.

Swissport awarded five-year contract for easyJet business at Zurich Airport

2 Swissport awarded five-year contract for easyJet business at Zurich Airport

Swissport wins easyJet business at Zurich Airport as of 1 September 2019. The five-year contract complements Swissport’s existing business with the airline in Geneva and at Basel‘s EuroAirport.

Avery Weigh-Tronix drives operational efficiencies with launch of next generation of Pallet Truck Scale

3 Avery Weigh-Tronix drives operational efficiencies with launch of next generation of Pallet Truck Scale

Avery Weigh-Tronix, the industrial weighing manufacturer, has extended its range of industrial weighing equipment with the introduction of the PTS2000S; the next generation of pallet truck scale which works as part of three innovative solutions designed to drive business efficiencies.

Shippers demand efficiency and technology brings that – Cogoport president Flemming Frost

4 Shippers demand efficiency and technology brings that – Cogoport president Flemming Frost

Digital practices and technology adoption are bringing greater productivity, effectiveness and profitability in the shipping and logistics industry, Cogoport president Flemming Frost told industry leaders at a major shipping conference in the Netherlands.

Bibby Distribution’s reliability delivers clear success for Autoglass and Laddaw

5 Bibby Distribution’s reliability delivers clear success for Autoglass and Laddaw

Bibby Distribution’s track record for reliability has enabled vehicle glass repair and replacement specialist Autoglass and wholesale and distributor, Laddaw, to set a new standard for rapid windscreen repair services.

Over half of consumers demand sustainable fashion

6 Over half of consumers demand sustainable fashion

New research suggests over half (52%) of consumers in the UK and US want the fashion industry to become more sustainable, with calls for reduced packaging and fair pay for workers among their top demands.

New model truck in the Travis Perking fleet

7 New model truck in the Travis Perking fleet

Travis Perkins, the UK supplier of building materials, has a new truck in its fleet. The Scania dropside rigid truck comes with crane and has been customised in company’s latest livery.

New CIO for Imperial Logistics International

8 New CIO for Imperial Logistics International

Imperial Logistics International has appointed Hugo Pluess as its new Chief Information Officer, based in Zurich. He takes up his new post on 1 August.

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