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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FreshLinc test for cool sustainability

1 FreshLinc test for cool sustainability

Ahead of the red diesel rebate changes scheduled for April 2022, Spalding-based Freshlinc is testing an Ecogen system as part of its ongoing campaign to reduce diesel emissions and running costs for its temperature-controlled vehicle fleet.

Harnessing AI to protect workers from injury must be a priority as online shopping booms, says Stanley

2 Harnessing AI to protect workers from injury must be a priority as online shopping booms, says Stanley

An extraordinary rise in work related injuries to warehouse and delivery staff, as a result of the UK’s biggest spike in online retailing, poses a threat to economic recovery unless there’s an evolution in materials handling practices.

New Hyundai Fork Truck distributor secures new deal with leading masonry manufacturer

3 New Hyundai Fork Truck distributor secures new deal with leading masonry manufacturer

Midlands-based forklift truck sales and service provider, Compact Fork Trucks, are no strangers to the Hyundai brand and already have a large existing user portfolio which they have built up over a number of years.

The great Android migration: How to take a systematic approach to modernising your warehouse operations

4 The great Android migration: How to take a systematic approach to modernising your warehouse operations

The modernisation of the warehouse is being driven by a confluence of factors. With the boom in e-commerce, warehouses are challenged to do everything better and faster.They are expected to meet increasing fulfillment demands and optimise efficiencies with streamlined workflows powered by smarter, data-driven insights.

EV Cargo Global Forwarding pledges to protect Arctic

5 EV Cargo Global Forwarding pledges to protect Arctic

International freight forwarder EV Cargo Global Forwarding has joined some of the world’s leading companies in pledging to protect the fragile Arctic ecosystem.

Streamlining efficiency with paperless warehouse processes

6 Streamlining efficiency with paperless warehouse processes

Global paper use has quadrupled over the past 50 years as technology has enabled many businesses to leverage fast and cheap printing – but, at what cost to efficiency and the environment?

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