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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FMI’ Analyst view: ‘Bagging Brilliance: Revamping Fast Food Packaging for the Modern Consumer’

1 FMI’ Analyst view: ‘Bagging Brilliance: Revamping Fast Food Packaging for the Modern Consumer’

The fast food bag market is estimated to be valued at US$ 486.0 million in 2024. The market valuation was US$ 460.7 million in 2023. The market is projected to progress at a CAGR of 5.5% over the forecast period from 2024 to 2034. By 2034, the market is expected to reach US$ 830.2 million.

North America and Europe are two of the dominant regions in the market. Fast food is consumed heavily in the region owing to the busy working population’s tendency towards quick fixes when it comes to eating.

Merseyside's SSO Logistics creates 20 jobs with £500,000 investment in new warehouse and vehicles

2 Merseyside's SSO Logistics creates 20 jobs with £500,000 investment in new warehouse and vehicles

A fast-growing Merseyside logistics specialist has invested more than £500,000 in a new warehouse and six forklift trucks (FLTs) in a move which has created 20 jobs.

St. Modwen Logistics lets c.76,000 sq ft at St. Modwen Park Newport

3 St. Modwen Logistics lets c.76,000 sq ft at St. Modwen Park Newport

St. Modwen Logistics, the industrial and logistics developer and manager, has leased an additional 76,000 sq ft of logistics space at St. Modwen Park Newport as an increasing number of businesses seek to capitalise on its strong location for distribution and manufacturing.

LogiMAT 2024: Advantech with customised solutions for the future of logistics

4 LogiMAT 2024: Advantech with customised solutions for the future of logistics

LogiMAT 2024 will take place from 19-21 March 2024, with the slogan ‘Shaping Change Together’. Advantech will be presenting its latest products and solutions for intralogistics and seeking dialog with stakeholders to drive forward the developments of the future.

Weleda bolsters logistics hubs in German-speaking region with LFS

5 Weleda bolsters logistics hubs in German-speaking region with LFS

Weleda AG is a leading manufacturer of anthroposophical medicine and holistic natural beauty products. The company has achieved a significant milestone with successful integration of the LFS warehouse management system supplied by EPG (Ehrhardt Partner Group) at its production location in Switzerland.

Pall-Ex Group looks ahead to a year of innovation

6 Pall-Ex Group looks ahead to a year of innovation

As Pall-Ex Group closes the chapter on 2023, it's with a sense of accomplishment amidst the backdrop of a logistics industry that has weathered its fair share of turbulence. Navigating through challenges, the company celebrates a year of resilience, growth, and a commitment to excellence.

Palletforce Wrings in the New Year with quality signing

7 Palletforce Wrings in the New Year with quality signing

EV Cargo’s Palletforce has got 2024 off to the strongest of starts with the recruitment of one of the South West’s most respected names in road distribution.

Container xChange unveils January ’24 Container Market Forecaster

8 Container xChange unveils January ’24 Container Market Forecaster

Container xChange has released its New Year’s Edition Container Market Forecaster, shedding light on the escalating geopolitical risks set to reshape the landscape of global trade in 2024.

In response to these geopolitical risks, the majority of shipping professionals surveyed in the month of December 2023, by Container xChange, are gearing up to enhance resilience through strategic initiatives like - ‘risk assessment and scenario planning’, ‘diversification of routes’ and ‘suppliers and regulatory compliance’.

Horizon Industrial Parks builds logistics facility for Flyjac Logistics

9 Horizon Industrial Parks builds logistics facility for Flyjac Logistics

Horizon Industrial Parks, a portfolio of Grade A logistics parks in India owned and managed by Blackstone Real Estate funds, has welcomed Flyjac Logistics to its new built-to-suit logistics space.

Going the last mile with robotic parcel sorting

10 Going the last mile with robotic parcel sorting

Everyone has heard of going the extra mile, but for e-commerce, parcel, postal and logistics companies, the last mile is often the most challenging. To streamline how parcels arrive on the doorstep, many businesses are relying on localised or temporary facilities.

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