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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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Full supply chain transparency for shippers with new Mallory Alexander myMALLORY app

1 Full supply chain transparency for shippers with new Mallory Alexander myMALLORY app

Mallory Alexander International Logistics has launched a new supply chain management application, myMALLORY, for full tracking/tracing visibility across all modes of transportation.

Push ahead on Heathrow Airport expansion for the sake of post-Brexit trade, says FTA

2 Push ahead on Heathrow Airport expansion for the sake of post-Brexit trade, says FTA

An expanded Heathrow Airport is vital to support the UK’s global trading ambitions post-Brexit, according to FTA, the organisation representing the whole logistics sector.

Reacting positively to the contents of Heathrow Limited’s Airport Expansion Consultation, FTA is urging the Department for Transport (DfT) to support Heathrow Limited’s vision so the airport can press ahead with construction and, ultimately, usher in new opportunities for global trade.

AMH Material Handling completes two projects at Asda’s Lymedale DC to increase storage and throughput for George clothing

3 AMH Material Handling completes two projects at Asda’s Lymedale DC to increase storage and throughput for George clothing

AMH Material Handling has completed two projects for George clothing at the Asda Lymedale facility in Newcastle under Lyme. The projects have seen AMH increase storage capacity by 250,000 units and significantly speed up order throughput for George’s ecommerce operation.

Vernacare consolidates two sites into one with Jungheinrich very narrow aisle racking solution

4 Vernacare consolidates two sites into one with Jungheinrich very narrow aisle racking solution

Jungheinrich UK has provided Vernacare, a global healthcare supplier of market leading hygiene and surgical solutions, with a complete very narrow aisle (VNA) racking solution that has enabled manufacturing and warehouse operations to converge on a single site.

Strong values achieved at first BCA e-Auction of Mercedes-Benz vans

5 Strong values achieved at first BCA e-Auction of Mercedes-Benz vans

Mercedes-Benz Vans achieved strong sale values in their first e-Auction staged by BCA. The sale saw over 90% of the stock available sold and achieve 103% of reserve as buyers competed strongly online.

cargo-partner celebrates opening of iLogistics Centre near Ljubljana Airport

6 cargo-partner celebrates opening of iLogistics Centre near Ljubljana Airport

On Thursday, 12 September cargo-partner celebrated the official opening of its iLogistics Centre Ljubljana with more than 300 guests.

Masternaut telematics help lifesaving charity RNLI keep its vehicle fleet efficient and safe

7 Masternaut telematics help lifesaving charity RNLI keep its vehicle fleet efficient and safe

Telematics supplier Masternaut is working with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) to help the life-saving charity create a best-in-class, on-road fleet operation.

Schneider Electric and BASF increase visibility into operations with the implementation of EcoStruxure™ Asset Advisor for new electrical substation

8 Schneider Electric and BASF increase visibility into operations with the implementation of EcoStruxure™ Asset Advisor for new electrical substation

Schneider Electric, the digital transformation of energy management and automation solutions provider, helps BASF, the largest chemical company in the world, increase visibility into operations with the implementation of EcoStruxure Asset Advisor on their new electrical substation in Beaumont, Texas.

Narrow Aisle launches online Flexi parts store

9 Narrow Aisle launches online Flexi parts store

Narrow Aisle Ltd – manufacturer of the Flexi range of articulated warehouse truck-based space-saving intralogistics solutions – has announced the launch of a dedicated online spare parts store.

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