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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The White Label World Expo UK

1 The White Label World Expo UK

The White Label World Expo is the leading online retail sourcing show, making it the perfect destination for manufacturers to showcase their products to a rapidly growing market. Based in four countries over three continents, it truly is a global event reaching a truly global audience.

The robot revolution in materials handling

2 The robot revolution in materials handling

In June 2019, Amazon revealed that a new range of robots had been adopted in its sorting and distribution facilities, to replace conventional conveyor systems. Here, Michele Windsor, global marketing manager at robot battery specialist Ultralife Corporation, reflects on how robotics manufacturers may need to re-consider their choice of portable power when improving robot designs. 

Change of ownership for London logistics firm ELB Partners

3 Change of ownership for London logistics firm ELB Partners

A family-run London haulier which celebrates its 50th anniversary next spring will soon be under new ownership following the retirement of one of its directors.

FedEx fleet modernisation continues with introduction of new Boeing 767F in Spain

4 FedEx fleet modernisation continues with introduction of new Boeing 767F in Spain

FedEx Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp, is continuing to modernise its European air fleet to improve environmental performance and operational efficiency, with the introduction of a new Boeing 767F cargo jet into its European network.

Family honoured for a lifetime in logistics

5 Family honoured for a lifetime in logistics

Two titans of logistics received an industry accolade when Tommy Williams, and his son John Williams were honoured at FTA’s Logistics Awards 2019 with the business group’s prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.  

DHL selects Mixmove as digital logistics solution for European Amazon-deliveries from China

6 DHL selects Mixmove as digital logistics solution for European Amazon-deliveries from China

The international logistics giant DHL has selected Mixmove as its partner for digital handling of millions of deliveries from China to Amazon.

Brillopak’s fresh produce packing robot WINS innovation award

7 Brillopak’s fresh produce packing robot WINS innovation award

Brillopak’s UniPAKer crate loading robot for fresh produce factories has won the PPMA Innovative Robotics Solution 2019 award, beating nine other processing and packaging OEM finalists.

KHS now offers technology for the manufacture of large PET containers with integral handles

8 KHS now offers technology for the manufacture of large PET containers with integral handles

At this year’s K-Show KHS is presenting technology which can produce PET containers with a clip-on grip. Here, bottlers are set to profit especially from the great reliability of the established stretch blow molder.

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