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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Doosan highlights performance at LAMMA 20

1 Doosan highlights performance at LAMMA 20

Doosan, the manufacturer of robust high performance forklift trucks, will be exhibiting at LAMMA 20 (hall 18, stand 516), the UK’s top farm machinery, equipment and services show, to be held at the NEC in Birmingham, 7th- 8th January 2019.

idem telematics and Nagel-Group: Reliable telematics for complex requirements

2 idem telematics and Nagel-Group: Reliable telematics for complex requirements

The Nagel-Group has over 7,000 vehicles in operation across Europe in order to deliver foodstuffs such as dairy products and fruit fresh, safe and on time to customers.

FTA helps to demystify brake test reports

3 FTA helps to demystify brake test reports

Commercial vehicle operators are struggling to decipher their brake test reports, according to the Freight Transport Association (FTA). To help operators understand the complex documents, FTA has launched an online guide titled Brake test report.

Elite links up with Shropshire Express Deliveries

4 Elite links up with Shropshire Express Deliveries

Elite Precast Concrete has teamed up with flatbed haulage specialist Shropshire Express Deliveries to ensure its nationwide delivery operation runs like clockwork.

Jungheinrich exhibits at LAMMA 2020

5 Jungheinrich exhibits at LAMMA 2020

Jungheinrich UK will be exhibiting at LAMMA 2020, the UK’s leading farm machinery, equipment and services show, taking place on the 7th and 8th January 2020 at the NEC in Birmingham.

Vanderlande holds ceremony for new state-of-the-art office building

6 Vanderlande holds ceremony for new state-of-the-art office building

Vanderlande has commenced construction of its state-of-the-art new office facilities at its campus in Veghel, The Netherlands. In a ceremony, the Mayor of the city of Meierijstad, Kees van Rooij was joined by the company’s Chief Financial Officer, Herman Molenaar, and construction partner Van de Ven to mark the occasion.

Yodel becomes first logistics member of Slave-Free Alliance

7 Yodel becomes first logistics member of Slave-Free Alliance

Independent parcel carrier Yodel has been announced as the first logistics company to partner with Slave-Free Alliance, a social enterprise launched by anti-slavery charity, Hope for Justice. Becoming a member of the Slave-Free Alliance, Yodel will lead the industry’s efforts to prevent human trafficking and modern-day slavery.

Dimerco collaborates with strategic Mexico partner to facilitate logistics for Villanueva

8 Dimerco collaborates with strategic Mexico partner to facilitate logistics for Villanueva

Dimerco’s strategic partner in Mexico was recently honoured with the National Logistics Award 2019, in the 3PL / 4PL Logistics Services Provider Category.

Swissport to open Aspire Lounge at Eindhoven Airport

9 Swissport to open Aspire Lounge at Eindhoven Airport

Swissport International is further expanding its lounge business in Europe. Since September alone, three new Aspire lounges were opened at the UK airports of London Gatwick, Edinburgh and now Eindhoven in the Netherlands.

U-Freight takes e+Solutions to Malaysia

10 U-Freight takes e+Solutions to Malaysia

Just six months after its launch in Hong Kong, the U-Freight Group is taking e+Solutions, its logistics product designed for e-commerce start-ups, to the Malaysian marketplace.

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