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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BITA and the FLTA celebrate successful Golf Day

1 BITA and the FLTA celebrate successful Golf Day

In dry and calm conditions, 36 players from the forklift truck industry teed off to contest the inaugural FLTA-BITA Golf Day at the Warwickshire Golf Club recently.

Cartwright sales team strengthened by a new key appointment

2 Cartwright sales team strengthened by a new key appointment

Cartwright is growing its sales team as the company continues to expand across its diverse business model.

St. Modwen ramps up industrial & logistics pipeline with 1.6m sq ft of committed projects

3 St. Modwen ramps up industrial & logistics pipeline with 1.6m sq ft of committed projects

St. Modwen has continued to grow its dedicated industrial and logistics business over the past six months (to 31 May 2019), with a committed pipeline of developments now standing at 1.6m sq ft, up from 1.5m sq ft at the beginning of the year.

Warehouse REIT appoints Greg Lacey to manage North West of England portfolio

4 Warehouse REIT appoints Greg Lacey to manage North West of England portfolio

Warehouse REIT, the AIM listed specialist warehouse investor, has announced that its external manager, Tilstone Partners Limited, has appointed Greg Lacey as Asset Manager, North West.

SPAR distributor turns once again to Gray & Adams for safe and secure urban semi-trailer

5 SPAR distributor turns once again to Gray & Adams for safe and secure urban semi-trailer

The latest addition to family-owned James Hall & Co’s refrigerated transport fleet is by preferred supplier Gray & Adams and features the electric rear shutter door which it now specifies as a matter of course.

Managing increasing volumes of data generated by the warehouse is impacting sector growth, according to expert panel

6 Managing increasing volumes of data generated by the warehouse is impacting sector growth, according to expert panel

The warehouse and logistics sector is harnessing data to make strategic decisions and drive business growth, according to participants at a recent roundtable hosted by warehouse automation company Conveyor Networks.

Talent in Logistics recognises best and brightest

7 Talent in Logistics recognises best and brightest

The third annual Talent in Logistics event delivered a line-up of speakers and nail-biting live competitions, culminating in a glittering awards ceremony recognising ‘best in class’ businesses and personnel across the sector.

UKWA honours Clipper CEO with Chairmans Special Award

8 UKWA honours Clipper CEO with Chairmans Special Award

Tony Mannix, Chief Executive Officer at Clipper Logistics plc has been honoured by the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) with the Chairman’s Award.

The supply and demand dynamic- Demand Forecasting & Planning,S&OP Technology Report

9 The supply and demand dynamic- Demand Forecasting & Planning,S&OP Technology Report

Logistics Handling spoke with leading industry spokespeople from the analyst and vendor community about how modern Demand Forecasting & Planning/Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) solutions and other planning-related technology can help to facilitate better supply chain, manufacturing and distribution practice.

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