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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Temperature-controlled operator goes diesel-free for longer life

1 Temperature-controlled operator goes diesel-free for longer life

Swedish long-haul operator Abbekås Åkeri (Abekkas Haulage) has fitted a Hultsteins Ecogen system to one of their 25.25m refrigerated drawbar vehicles.

Managing and surviving the peaks and troughs of demand

2 Managing and surviving the peaks and troughs of demand

As the government prepares to lift some of the lockdown measures within the UK, it’s clear that life and work will not go back to the way they once were. Even as lockdown eases, people will remain risk-averse and many companies will continue to feel the economic pressures brought on by Covid-19 for some time to come.

Pallet distribution specialist improves service with Mandata TMS

3 Pallet distribution specialist improves service with Mandata TMS

Farrall’s Group, the Chester-based family-owned logistics provider, has streamlined its procedures and improved reporting, visibility and vehicle tracking since installing a fully integrated Transport Management System from Mandata.

Hines Pan-European Core Fund acquires HEMA Logistics Distribution Centre in Utrecht

4 Hines Pan-European Core Fund acquires HEMA Logistics Distribution Centre in Utrecht

Hines, the international real estate firm, has acquired the 62,000-square-metre Urban Logistics Distribution Centre in Utrecht, The Netherlands, on behalf of the Hines Pan-European Core Fund (HECF). Hines acquired the asset from vendor Ramphastos for an undisclosed price.

Freight and logistics training heads online in virtual classrooms via video conferencing

5 Freight and logistics training heads online in virtual classrooms via video conferencing

From 1 June, the British International Freight Association (BIFA) is taking its comprehensive industry training programme online, utilising web-based video conferencing.

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