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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AMH Material Handling completes two projects at Asda’s Lymedale DC to increase storage and throughput for George clothing

1 AMH Material Handling completes two projects at Asda’s Lymedale DC to increase storage and throughput for George clothing

AMH Material Handling has completed two projects for George clothing at the Asda Lymedale facility in Newcastle under Lyme. The projects have seen AMH increase storage capacity by 250,000 units and significantly speed up order throughput for George’s ecommerce operation.

Vernacare consolidates two sites into one with Jungheinrich very narrow aisle racking solution

2 Vernacare consolidates two sites into one with Jungheinrich very narrow aisle racking solution

Jungheinrich UK has provided Vernacare, a global healthcare supplier of market leading hygiene and surgical solutions, with a complete very narrow aisle (VNA) racking solution that has enabled manufacturing and warehouse operations to converge on a single site.

Strong values achieved at first BCA e-Auction of Mercedes-Benz vans

3 Strong values achieved at first BCA e-Auction of Mercedes-Benz vans

Mercedes-Benz Vans achieved strong sale values in their first e-Auction staged by BCA. The sale saw over 90% of the stock available sold and achieve 103% of reserve as buyers competed strongly online.

cargo-partner celebrates opening of iLogistics Centre near Ljubljana Airport

4 cargo-partner celebrates opening of iLogistics Centre near Ljubljana Airport

On Thursday, 12 September cargo-partner celebrated the official opening of its iLogistics Centre Ljubljana with more than 300 guests.

Masternaut telematics help lifesaving charity RNLI keep its vehicle fleet efficient and safe

5 Masternaut telematics help lifesaving charity RNLI keep its vehicle fleet efficient and safe

Telematics supplier Masternaut is working with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) to help the life-saving charity create a best-in-class, on-road fleet operation.

Schneider Electric and BASF increase visibility into operations with the implementation of EcoStruxure™ Asset Advisor for new electrical substation

6 Schneider Electric and BASF increase visibility into operations with the implementation of EcoStruxure™ Asset Advisor for new electrical substation

Schneider Electric, the digital transformation of energy management and automation solutions provider, helps BASF, the largest chemical company in the world, increase visibility into operations with the implementation of EcoStruxure Asset Advisor on their new electrical substation in Beaumont, Texas.

Narrow Aisle launches online Flexi parts store

7 Narrow Aisle launches online Flexi parts store

Narrow Aisle Ltd – manufacturer of the Flexi range of articulated warehouse truck-based space-saving intralogistics solutions – has announced the launch of a dedicated online spare parts store.

Positive outlook across 3PL sector, reveals IMHX survey

8 Positive outlook across 3PL sector, reveals IMHX survey

A poll of third party logistics (3PL) companies visiting IMHX 2019 this month, 24 -27 September, NEC Birmingham, reveals an extremely positive outlook across the sector.

A few hacks to increase warehouse distribution efficiency

9 A few hacks to increase warehouse distribution efficiency

By Vikash Kumar Chaudhary, Senior SEO Executive, Tatvasoft.

Operations are the heart of any business and warehouse industry is no exception! Distribution centres and warehouses seem to be evolving by leaps and bounds greater than ever.

Yodel celebrates 10 years of supporting the OVO Energy Tour of Britain

10 Yodel celebrates 10 years of supporting the OVO Energy Tour of Britain

UK independent parcel carrier Yodel has partnered with the OVO Energy Tour of Britain and for a tenth consecutive year, celebrating a major milestone in its long-standing relationship with the premier international road cycling event.

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