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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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Is the global shipping industry truly ready to go ‘packaging-free’?

1 Is the global shipping industry truly ready to go ‘packaging-free’?

By Charles Haverfield, CEO of US Packaging & Wrapping.

Earlier this year, Amazon announced it would be changing its shipping processes to send orders only in their original packaging.

MultiScan master data solution available to buy or rent from KNAPP

2 MultiScan master data solution available to buy or rent from KNAPP

KNAPP, leading technology partner for value chains, is making its MultiScan master data capture system available to customers through short-term rental or outright purchase.

MultiScan is an intelligent and customisable master data capture solution. As well as acquiring article dimensions, MultiScan features integrated weight recording and can also capture other data such as fragility and stackability.

Bretts Transport celebrates 20-year anniversary working with The Pallet Network

3 Bretts Transport celebrates 20-year anniversary working with The Pallet Network

A close working relationship nurtured by mutual trust, respect and collaboration has been key to a solid partnership between Guyhirn-based Bretts Transport and The Pallet Network (TPN) for the past two decades.

Logistics UK names Transport Manager of the Year 2023

4 Logistics UK names Transport Manager of the Year 2023

Logistics UK has announced the winner of its Transport Manager of the Year competition at the business group’s final Transport Manager conference for 2023.

DP World joins First Movers Coalition to decarbonise shipping

5 DP World joins First Movers Coalition to decarbonise shipping

DP World has joined the First Movers Coalition (FMC), setting a target of 5% of its 5% of its marine power will come from hybrid engines and zero-emission fuels by 2030, making clear its commitment to decarbonisation through the adoption of emerging technologies to accelerate a green and inclusive transition to a net zero future.

LNH Transport shares its thoughts on re-opening of Wilko after being bought by The Range

6 LNH Transport shares its thoughts on re-opening of Wilko after being bought by The Range

UK transport and logistics specialist LNH Transport, shares its thoughts on The Range buying Wilko’s brand and how this may change its logistics forecasting.

LiftEx 2023 brings the lifting industry to Liverpool

7 LiftEx 2023 brings the lifting industry to Liverpool

LiftEx 2023, sponsored by CoreRFID, attracted the crowds to the Exhibition Centre located among the vibrant docks on the banks of the Mersey in Liverpool on 21-22nd November.

ArrowXL makes £5 million fleet investment

8 ArrowXL makes £5 million fleet investment

ArrowXL has invested a significant £5 million into its fleet of delivery vehicles. Seventy-five 7.5 tonne built-to-order DAF LF trucks will replace 50 existing vehicles and add 25 to the growing fleet across sites nationwide.

New research reveals that the trade, transportation and utilities sector holds the fourth-highest number of current job openings right now

9 New research reveals that the trade, transportation and utilities sector holds the fourth-highest number of current job openings right now

New research has identified that the trade, transportation and utilities industry has the fourth most job openings in the US as of September 2023.

OPEX Sure Sort warehouse automation is named a finalist in the New Equipment Digest NED Innovation Awards

10 OPEX Sure Sort warehouse automation is named a finalist in the New Equipment Digest NED Innovation Awards

OPEX Corporation has been selected as a finalist in the 2023 New Equipment Digest (NED) Innovation Awards in the Automation category for OPEX Sure Sort, an automated put wall solution for warehousing order fulfilment.

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