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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Pathfindr develops smart device for IBC monitoring

1 Pathfindr develops smart device for IBC monitoring

Asset tracking and monitoring technology company Pathfindr has developed a new device that remotely monitors the location, fluid level and ambient condition of Rigid Intermediate Bulk Containers (RIBCs) and their contents.

Why FMCG supply chains are all about balance

2 Why FMCG supply chains are all about balance

By Tim Bruun, Head of Customer Management - Retail & FMCG at Transporeon.

Transporting day-to-day goods such as food and toiletries has always come with challenges and pressures and having items that are daily necessities for millions of people around the world and must be available at all times is a given.

Dematic reduces supply chain facility noise, enhances worker experience with 3D noise mapping audit

3 Dematic reduces supply chain facility noise, enhances worker experience with 3D noise mapping audit

Dematic has just launched its Noise Reduction portfolio worldwide, a comprehensive set of solutions to address loud work environments across supply chain facilities.

Palletline appoints new chair

4 Palletline appoints new chair

Palletline has, for the first time, appointed a new Chair of the Board of Directors from outside the network, demonstrating the business’ commitment to innovation and growth.

cargo-partner expands footprint in Spain with new office in Madrid

5 cargo-partner expands footprint in Spain with new office in Madrid

Less than one year after setting foot in Spain with an office in Barcelona, cargo-partner has now opened a second Spanish office near Madrid Barajas Airport.

Bigger & Better: AntwerpXL 2023

6 Bigger & Better: AntwerpXL 2023

REGISTER NOW: AntwerpXL, a leading event dedicated exclusively to breakbulk, project cargo and heavy lift, will return to the Antwerp Expo, Belgium, 28 – 30 November 2023.

Upwards of 3,700 delegates from the likes of Caterpillar, Vestas, Shell, Solvay, Sumitomo, Thyssenkrupp, Desmet Ballestra, Siemens, Storaenso, ArcelorMittal, and many more, will visit AntwerpXL this November to connect, learn and do business.

Logistics provider set for expansion with HSBC UK funding

7 Logistics provider set for expansion with HSBC UK funding

Logistics provider Ascott Transport Limited (ATL) is expanding its operations with the aid of an eight-figure funding package from HSBC UK.

Robot-based sortation systems deliver energy saving benefits

8 Robot-based sortation systems deliver energy saving benefits

Ultra-energy efficient parcel sortation robots are a game changer for the logistics sector. They’re also good news for the environment, says Xia Huiling, founder and CEO of LiBiao Robotics.

Three-year extensions to key ship charters reinforce P&O Ferries' commitment to North Sea routes

9 Three-year extensions to key ship charters reinforce P&O Ferries' commitment to North Sea routes

P&O FERRIES has confirmed its long-term commitment to its North Sea routes by extending the charter agreement with Bore Ltd on the MS Norsky and MS Norstream, boosting the flow of trade between Belgium and the UK, and maintaining its presence on the Zeebrugge-Teesport and Zeebrugge-Tilbury routes for the long term.

OPEX to exhibit warehouse, document and mail automation solutions at CeMAT Australia

10 OPEX to exhibit warehouse, document and mail automation solutions at CeMAT Australia

OPEX Corporation is showcasing warehouse automation and document and mail automation technology to attendees of CeMAT Australia, the trade show covering intralogistics and materials handling, on 25-27 July 2023 at The Dome, Sydney Olympic Park.

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