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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Steps to better workplace health and safety

1 Steps to better workplace health and safety

Paul Roehricht, UK strategic account manager at impact protection specialist Brandsafe, says warehouse and distribution centre operators must continue to ensure the safety of their workforce as they look to optimise productivity in the current climate.

Autobag unveils new Autobag 650 Horizontal packaging solution

2 Autobag unveils new Autobag 650 Horizontal packaging solution

The Autobag 650 Horizontal (650H) is the latest development from Autobag,  a Sealed Air brand, ushering in a new generation of high-quality, reliable and flexible wide-bag packaging solutions.

Logistics industry backs government emissions targets on Earth Day

3 Logistics industry backs government emissions targets on Earth Day

Logistics UK, the business group representing the industry charged with moving the goods the nation’s economy needs, has welcomed the government’s commitment to reducing emissions by 78% by 2035 (compared with 1990 levels), announced on 20 April.

Manhattan Associates named a Leader again in 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems

4 Manhattan Associates named a Leader again in 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems

Manhattan Associates Inc. has been named a Leader for the third consecutive year in Gartner Inc.’s Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems.

Changing consumer delivery expectations, reductions in store sizes and locations and the desire to maintain business continuity have created a growing need for transparent and unified transportation solutions.

BlueVoyant report reveals US supply chain is under siege as ransomware attacks on shipping and logistics firms triple

5 BlueVoyant report reveals US supply chain is under siege as ransomware attacks on shipping and logistics firms triple

BlueVoyant, the cyber security services company, has announced the findings from its newest report: Supply Chain Disruptions and Cyber Security in Logistics.

Tevva joins forces with Vattenfall to reduce carbon emissions in transport

6 Tevva joins forces with Vattenfall to reduce carbon emissions in transport

UK-based Tevva, developer of long-range zero emission truck capabilities, and Vattenfall Network Solutions, a division of Vattenfall, the European energy company,have joined forces to help businesses switch to a zero-emission vehicle fleet and to reduce the overall carbon impact of their operations. 

Expanding Twin Wheel Logistics joins growing Pallet-Track network

7 Expanding Twin Wheel Logistics joins growing Pallet-Track network

Grays-based international haulage business Twin Wheel Logistics has joined the Pallet-Track network.

Container prices surge in China and India as supply chain blockages tighten supply

8 Container prices surge in China and India as supply chain blockages tighten supply

The container shortages that have been adding to logistics logjams in Asia and beyond are showing few signs of being resolved, according to the latest data from Container xChange, the online platform for the leasing and trading of shipping containers.

Cement transporter saves on tyres and time with AES workshop solutions

9 Cement transporter saves on tyres and time with AES workshop solutions

Cris Services Group, the Purfleet-based concrete haulier and commercial repairs specialist, has reduced workshop costs, extended tyre life and cut vehicle downtime since acquiring a Josam wheel alignment system and portable heat inductor from AES UK.

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