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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DHL Supply Chain awarded contract with Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I

1 DHL Supply Chain awarded contract with Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I

DHL Supply Chain has been appointed by Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I, in a new three-year contract.

PGS Global Logistics adds fully electric HGV to its fleet

2 PGS Global Logistics adds fully electric HGV to its fleet

PGS Global Logistics (PGS) claims to be the first operator in Birmingham to add a fully electric HGV to its fleet.

UK freight association urges members to consider recruiting apprentices

3 UK freight association urges members to consider recruiting apprentices

It’s a tough call, with so much uncertainty facing the freight forwarding and logistics sector, but now is the time to step up apprentice recruitment, says the British International Freight Association (BIFA).

Qatar Airways Cargo appoints new Chief Officer Cargo

4 Qatar Airways Cargo appoints new Chief Officer Cargo

Qatar Airways Cargo has appointed Mark Drusch as Chief Officer Cargo.

Brigade says fleets need more time to meet DVS requirements

5 Brigade says fleets need more time to meet DVS requirements

Brigade Electronics is calling for a rethink on deadlines for operators struggling to meet Transport for London’s Direct Vision Standard (DVS) – especially in light of the more sophisticated technology now required. Emily Hardy, Marketing Manager UK for Brigade, outlines the issue.

REWE tackles labour shortages with automated fresh food solution from Cimcorp

6 REWE tackles labour shortages with automated fresh food solution from Cimcorp

REWE Group, one of Germany’s leading food retail companies, has partnered with Cimcorp, a pioneer in intralogistics solutions, to implement a project for an automated fulfilment system for fruit and vegetables at the REWE logistics centre in Oranienburg, approximately 50 km north of Berlin.

Dakota Integrated Solutions ranks 79th in the Latest Tussell Tech200 list of fastest-growing public sector technology companies

7 Dakota Integrated Solutions ranks 79th in the Latest Tussell Tech200 list of fastest-growing public sector technology companies

Real-time data capture, printing, mobility and voice-directed solutions specialist Dakota Integrated Solutions has been ranked 79th in the latest Tussell Tech200 list of the top 200 fastest-growing public sector technology companies.

ALPLA deploys Icertis Contract Intelligence to drive efficiency and enable compliance

8 ALPLA deploys Icertis Contract Intelligence to drive efficiency and enable compliance

Icertis has announced ALPLA Group’s successful deployment of Icertis Contract Intelligence to advance its procurement, sales, and legal operations by streamlining contracting management across the enterprise.

BEUMER Group demonstrates how intralogistics is made easier at LogiMAT

9 BEUMER Group demonstrates how intralogistics is made easier at LogiMAT

BEUMER Group, the global supplier of automated material handling systems, will showcase its services, solutions and systems at LogiMAT 2024.

Lödige Industries provides HK Electric with an automated storage system for cable drums

10 Lödige Industries provides HK Electric with an automated storage system for cable drums

Lödige Industries, the global supplier of logistics systems, has recently completed the installation of an automated storage and retrieval system at The Hongkong Electric Co., Ltd. (HK Electric)'s Electric Tower in Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong Island.

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