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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 Equipment, Overhead Handling Equipment, Packaging and Labelling Solutions, Pallets & Containers,Transport and Distribution, Racking & Shelving as well as Trade Shows and Industry Events.
Electromobility: Stamping packaging line for the manufacturing of rotor and stator laminations for the production of electric motors
Sep 20, 2023
Due to the dynamic growth of electromobility in the automotive industry, ZEULENRODA PRESSTECHNIK, a manufacturer of special forming presses, has been very serving the specific market for the production of electric motors for several years.
Georgia-Pacific’s packaging & cellulose business implements Infor CloudSuite solution
Sep 20, 2023
Infor, the industry cloud company, has announced that Georgia-Pacific’s Packaging & Cellulose business has rolled out Infor’s CloudSuite solution, powered by its core M3 ERP (enterprise resource planning) system, to transform business processes and provide a greatly enhanced customer experience.
Transporeon unveils three platform innovations for shippers, carriers and logistics service providers
Sep 19, 2023
Transporeon, the transportation management platform and a Trimble company, has announced new platform innovations that enhance its spot quotation, contract rate benchmarking and freight audit capabilities.
Introducing the DLT-V73 rugged vehicle mount terminals by Advantech
Sep 19, 2023
Advantech, provider of industrial computing platforms, has launched its new DLT-V73 Series, the next generation rugged vehicle mount terminal (VMT), aimed at industrial applications such as warehouse and port management, heavy-duty machine operations, and manufacturing.
How cold chain distribution can deliver an eco-friendly customer experience
Sep 18, 2023
E-commerce sales of supermarket shopping, meal kits, specialist foods and raw pet foods have seen enormous growth in recent years. By 2025, it’s estimated that 21% of the total food and beverages market will be online sales. While offering great convenience for consumers and considerable opportunity for online food retailers and distributors, it does not come without its challenges in terms of sustainability of packaging materials, storage and distribution efficiency, and the all-important customer experience.
EV Cargo showcases sustainability with Motor Transport Award win
Sep 18, 2023
Global freight forwarding, supply chain services and technology company EV Cargo had its achievements in building a sustainable and environmentally-aware business rewarded at a UK logistics event, after winning the Sustainable Transport category at the Motor Transport Awards.
New study highlights Freeport East could become key centre for driving transport decarbonisation and maritime green corridors
Sep 13, 2023
A new study suggests that Freeport East could become a new UK centre for transport decarbonisation. The study outlines how Freeport East can facilitate the international partnerships and investment necessary for the Green Hydrogen Hub to support maritime and wider transport sectors.
Freeport East includes the Port of Felixstowe, the UK’s biggest container port and the main destination for container traffic to and from Europe and the Far East.
Flexport launches self-service, AI-driven global trade solution for finance, freight and fulfilment
Sep 13, 2023
Flexport has launched what it claims to be the first truly all-in-one, end-to-end global trade solution powering instant access to financing, freight, fulfilment and replenishment to all major marketplaces and retail stores.
APG Europe opens a one-stop-shop for ready-made Sulapac packaging
Sep 13, 2023
APG Europe has launched an online store dedicated to cosmetic and supplement packaging made of Sulapac, a patented material innovation designed to fight the global plastic crisis.
