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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 Equipment, Overhead Handling Equipment, Packaging and Labelling Solutions, Pallets & Containers,Transport and Distribution, Racking & Shelving as well as Trade Shows and Industry Events.
Deliver promise on safe parking spaces for HGV drivers, Logistics UK urges government
Jun 01, 2021
“Logistics UK is pressing the Department for Transport (DfT) to take urgent action to tackle the nationwide shortage of parking spaces for HGV drivers; the findings of today’s report – that 56% of respondents rate the availability of spaces for lorries as fairly poor or very poor – reconfirms a desperate industry need.
Selazar expands eCommerce fulfilment operations with new flagship warehouse in Nuneaton
Jun 01, 2021
Rapidly growing eCommerce fulfilment company Selazar has announced the expansion of its operations, with the opening of a new state-of-the-art flagship warehouse in Nuneaton, Warwickshire. The new warehouse will see the UK-based tech company increase its reach to all areas of the country via this prime geographical location.
New report reveals major growth and seismic changes in UK warehousing sector
Jun 01, 2021
A new report into the size and make up of the UK warehousing sector, commissioned by the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) and produced by Savills, has highlighted major growth in the sector and seismic shifts in occupier profile over the last six years.
The report, titled ‘The size and make up of the UK warehouse sector’, was first published by UKWA in 2015, following research by Savills to create a comprehensive database of all existing warehouse units in Great Britain over 100,000 sq ft.
TPN launches the first ePOD-based tail-lift checklist for driver safety
Jun 01, 2021
The Pallet Network (TPN) claims to be the first network to have included the driver risk assessment system for tail-lift deliveries as part of its ePOD application.
Körber and BALYO sign strategic partnership to increase warehouse throughput, productivity, and safety
Jun 01, 2021
Körber and BALYO, integrator and developer of advanced autonomous fork-lift robots, will provide businesses worldwide with the latest technology in autonomous material handling equipment (MHE).
WFS opens the first new cargo terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in over 30 years
Jun 01, 2021
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has opened the most modern cargo handling centre at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (H-JAIA), supporting its focus on network expansion, facility investments and sustainability.
A commitment to sustainable packaging helps internet retailers to avoid provoking ‘oversized box rage’
Jun 01, 2021
Evolving legislation, advances in technology and pressure to meet the expectations of increasingly environmentally conscious consumers are driving more companies to implement sustainable packaging strategies across their supply chains.
UKMHA chooses National Forklift Safety Day for official launch
Jun 01, 2021
As part of its ongoing commitment to promote good safety protocols throughout the material handling industry, the UK Material Handling Association will be marking its official launch in conjunction with this year’s National Forklift Safety Day (NFSD).
