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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Steel stockholding and handling crane experts celebrate 75 years of lifting

1 Steel stockholding and handling crane experts celebrate 75 years of lifting

A key supplier to the steel stockholding and handling industry, Street Crane Company, celebrate their 75th year of continual development in crane technology.

Warehousing availability continues to fall UK wide with West Midlands the worst affected region

2 Warehousing availability continues to fall UK wide with West Midlands the worst affected region

New data has revealed a significant shortfall in warehousing space UK wide despite 12.7 million sq ft of speculative space having already been delivered or due for completion later this year.

cargo-partner acquires Repalog in Germany

3 cargo-partner acquires Repalog in Germany

As part of its ongoing growth in the e-commerce sector, the international transport and info-logistics provider, cargo-partner, has joined forces with the German fulfilment and last-mile specialist Repalog.

Tech drives UK logistics deal activity

4 Tech drives UK logistics deal activity

UK logistics deal activity was driven by technology businesses, according to the latest Q1 figures.

Nearly half of the 15 transactions completed in the logistics sector in the first quarter of 2021 involved software businesses, such as fleet telematics, workforce and supply chain management, shipment tracking solutions and warehouse management systems.

UK importers are still reeling from increased Brexit costs and delays

5 UK importers are still reeling from increased Brexit costs and delays

New Government figures reveal that many businesses are still overwhelmed by the impact of Brexit. Over 39% of importers reported they are still struggling with new customs duties and 38.6% were battling with increased transport costs.

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