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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Wincanton appoints home-grown talent, Rachel Gilbey, as Consumer Director

1 Wincanton appoints home-grown talent, Rachel Gilbey, as Consumer Director

Wincanton has appointed Rachel Gilbey as its Consumer Director to further drive the growth of its retail and consumer business.

Indigo enhances C-Suite with 3 key appointments

2 Indigo enhances C-Suite with 3 key appointments

Indigo Software has enhanced its executive management team with a series of appointments at C-X level. 

Realogis publishes Germany’s logistics properties rental map for Q3 2019: double-digit growth in six markets

3 Realogis publishes Germany’s logistics properties rental map for Q3 2019: double-digit growth in six markets

Realogis, the Germany property consulting company for industrial and logistics properties and business parks, has looked at changes in rental prices for industrial and logistics properties in 32 markets over the last nine months.

Feedback shows Hermes’ customer focus is delivering

4 Feedback shows Hermes’ customer focus is delivering

Hermes UK, the consumer delivery specialist, has achieved a 4.4/5-star rating on review site Trustpilot, claimed by the company to be higher than any other UK parcel carrier.

Swissport executive aviation launches in Auckland

5 Swissport executive aviation launches in Auckland

Swissport’s presence in the Asia-Pacific region has received another boost with the launch of Swissport Executive Aviation at Auckland Airport, New Zealand. The Executive Aviation brand is replacing Skycare, the former Fixed Base Operation (FBO) of Aerocare, and now connects with more than 90 airports and 25 countries across the globe.

American Airlines marks 75th anniversary of its first scheduled cargo flight

6 American Airlines marks 75th anniversary of its first scheduled cargo flight

American Airlines celebrates the 75th anniversary of its first cargo flight on October 15. The anniversary marks a significant milestone in the airline’s rich history of connecting the world beyond passenger service since 1944.

New Jungheinrich AGV for Sauer Polymertechnik

7 New Jungheinrich AGV for Sauer Polymertechnik

Sauer Polymertechnik, a manufacturer of plastic packaging and hollow parts, has announced that intralogistics provider Jungheinrich, is implementing a logistics systems solution at its production site in Föritztal, Germany. 

Krone ‘Take 5’ to Ireland’s Fleet Transport Awards

8 Krone ‘Take 5’ to Ireland’s Fleet Transport Awards

Once again, Krone attended the Annual Fleet Transport Awards held in Saggart, Co. Dublin and this time with no less than five of its latest trailers on display in the outdoor exhibition arena.

Globe Air Cargo UK launches PetCare by ECS Group

9 Globe Air Cargo UK launches PetCare by ECS Group

GAC UK has launched a new service, PetCare by ECS Group, which transports pets by air to and from the UK. GAC UK manages the whole transportation chain from arrival at the airport to collection at the reception centres.

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