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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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BluJay Solutions listed in the 2021 Gartner Market Guide for Multicarrier Parcel Management Solutions

1 BluJay Solutions listed in the 2021 Gartner Market Guide for Multicarrier Parcel Management Solutions

BluJay Solutions, provider of supply chain software and services, is listed as a Representative Vendor in the Gartner 2021 Market Guide for Multicarrier Parcel Management Solutions published this month. 

Supply chain management continues to be a turbulent environment on a global scale

2 Supply chain management continues to be a turbulent environment on a global scale

With the increased demand for consumer goods, limited air freight capacity, congested ports, and equipment shortages, those managing supply chains worldwide have challenges ahead.

Forward-looking trucks with a 50-year success story

3 Forward-looking trucks with a 50-year success story

The German industrial trade fair held in Hanover in March 1971 saw the beginning of what has developed into a 50-year success story: Back then, Linde Material Handling (Linde MH) presented its first electric forklift truck.

IAG Cargo continues with aid effort to India with flight carrying 5000 items of medical supplies

4 IAG Cargo continues with aid effort to India with flight carrying 5000 items of medical supplies

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG) and its sister airline British Airways has transported further aid to India for the second time in two weeks.  The total weight of the cargo-only flight was 18 tonnes, made up of five thousand pieces of urgent medical aid as the crisis continues to grip India.

Geek+ enables Siemens Switchgear Shanghai to realize flexible manufacturing and join industry 4.0

5 Geek+ enables Siemens Switchgear Shanghai to realize flexible manufacturing and join industry 4.0

Geek+ has announced the successful deployment of AMRs in Siemens Switchgear Shanghai’s factory. By implementing a fully automated and flexible system, combining four AI-driven robotics solutions, the manufacturer has committed to provide better service to its customers and join industry 4.0.

FORS early adopters celebrate tenth consecutive year of Gold accreditation

6 FORS early adopters celebrate tenth consecutive year of Gold accreditation

2021 marks the tenth year in which FORS has awarded its coveted Gold accreditation. As part of the celebrations of this important milestone, FORS has recognised a group of early adopters who have held the highest level of accreditation since the very beginning.

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