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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 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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Nicky Moffat CBE announced as Field Service Management Expo's first inspirational speaker

1 Nicky Moffat CBE announced as Field Service Management Expo's first inspirational speaker

Field Service Management Expo – to be held from 16 to 21 June 2018 at Excel London – is proud to welcome Nicky Moffat CBE, formerly the British Army's highest ranking female officer, to deliver a fascinating and highly practical talk titled, 'What Good Leadership Looks Like'.

New 4flow vista release features 3D planning tool

2 New 4flow vista release features 3D planning tool

4flow vista, the integrated standard software for supply chain design and transportation planning, has been introduced for companies looking for ways to optimise costs when loading all kinds of less than truckload (LTL) freight.

Cargo Chief launches C4 to help 3PLs find carrier capacity

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Cargo Chief has launched its new C4 carrier integration platform to help 3PLs digitally…

360-degree view of forklift surroundings

4 360-degree view of forklift surroundings

If a pedestrian walks into the 'blind spot' of a forklift truck, there is potential for an accident to occur. The driver may not notice the person before it is too late, or even not at all.

Europa gears up the next generation for career success

5 Europa gears up the next generation for career success

UK logistics providers, Europa Worldwide Group, gave over 200 students a taste of real working life recently, as members of the team took part in a 'mock interview' day at a London secondary school, close to its Heathrow branch.

British Museum shops introduce compostable sweet packaging

6 British Museum shops introduce compostable sweet packaging

The British Museum shops are to start phasing out some single use packaging and introduce a compostable alternative to their shelves - a first in the industry from confectionery manufacturer Calico Cottage who supplies the British Museum Shops with sweets.

Creative thinking essential for T&L upscaling

7 Creative thinking essential for T&L upscaling

By Andrew Galliers, senior manager and transport and logistics expert at accountancy firm, Menzies LLP.

The transport and logistics sector is facing a tricky problem - how to balance rocketing consumer demand for goods, delivered increasingly quickly, with challenges posed by Brexit and increasing competition.

Indigo appoints new Group CEO and expands leadership team

8 Indigo appoints new Group CEO and expands leadership team

Indigo Software has announced that former COO, Darren Baxter, has been appointed as the company's new Group CEO, to lead a newly expanded executive team following the recent appointment of Tony Sweeney as Non-Executive Chairman.

Pentalver charts a course for Greater Safety with 26 new Mercedes-Benz trucks

9 Pentalver charts a course for Greater Safety with 26 new Mercedes-Benz trucks

A commitment to the industry's highest safety standards led container specialist Pentalver to invest in a new fleet of 26 Mercedes-Benz tractor units equipped with the manufacturer's ground-breaking Active Brake Assist 4 technology.

Walkers joins forces with Rochdale LGV to launch driver training programme

10 Walkers joins forces with Rochdale LGV to launch driver training programme

UK transport and third-party logistics specialist Walkers Transport has teamed up with local training provider, Rochdale LGV Driver Training, to deliver a new training programme for external drivers.

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