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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ASG Services launches Silverback PO+ labelling system

1 ASG Services launches Silverback PO+ labelling system

New from ASG Services, the Warrington-based supplier of advanced rack labelling and safety solutions, is its Silverback PO+ labelling system which provides the answer to all the common labelling problems of legibility, adhesion and durability that have dogged the logistics industry for decades.

New Flexi AC forklifts

2 New Flexi AC forklifts

Flexi Narrow Aisle, manufacturer of very narrow aisle (VNA) materials handling equipment, has announced details of the next generation of models in its best-selling Flexi range of articulated forklift trucks.

Prohire makes new National Fleet Engineer appointment

3 Prohire makes new National Fleet Engineer appointment

Commercial vehicle contract hire and fleet management specialist, Prohire Plc, has appointed Duncan Turk as its new National Fleet Engineer.

Axline brings CargoWise One to Chinese logistics providers

4 Axline brings CargoWise One to Chinese logistics providers

WiseTech Global has announced a new business partnership with major ERP integrator, Axline. With multiple offices in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, and a wealth of regional market knowledge, Axline will put CargoWise One within easy reach for Chinese logistics providers.

FIAG publishes white paper on 'Perfect Purchasing' for fleets

5 FIAG publishes white paper on 'Perfect Purchasing' for fleets

The Fleet Industry Advisory Group (FIAG), which is dedicated to developing and sharing best practice among fleet decision-makers, has published its first white paper, titled 'Perfect Purchasing'.

Too often the purchasing process conducted via a tendering exercise can be totally inappropriate, ineffective and almost a charade, said Geoffrey Bray, FIAG chairman.

Webfleet to reduce fuel costs and CO2 emissions for Blu-3

6 Webfleet to reduce fuel costs and CO2 emissions for Blu-3

TomTom Telematics is set to help Blu-3 (UK) Ltd demonstrate a commitment to greener, safer and more efficient performance as it bids for silver status under the Freight Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS).

Toyota starts CeMAT 2014 with two prestigious IFOY forklift awards

7 Toyota starts CeMAT 2014 with two prestigious IFOY forklift awards

Toyota I_Site, the intelligent fleet management solution and Toyota Traigo 80, the energy-efficient electric-powered counterbalance forklift, are the winners of the International Forklift Truck of the Year (IFOY) award

Brake urges firms to ensure vehicles are road-fit

8 Brake urges firms to ensure vehicles are road-fit

Brake, the road safety charity, is calling on all businesses to make sure their vehicles are safe to be on the roads to prevent unnecessary crashes and save lives.

FlexPlus to become a £100 million employment service provider

9 FlexPlus to become a £100 million employment service provider

Flex Recruitment Plus Ltd (FlexPlus), the recruitment company operating in the UK logistics sector, has been acquired by NASDAQ quoted, US $1bn turnover Corporate Resource Services (CRS) Inc.

The 2014 Microlise Annual Transport Conference goes from strength to strength

10 The 2014 Microlise Annual Transport Conference goes from strength to strength

Microlise held its Annual Transport Conference at the Ricoh Arena on the 14th of May 2014. Over 600 delegates heard from a number of governing bodies and leading industry figures about how they are bringing best practice to transport and logistics operations.

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