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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Crown remote order-picking technology earns iF Design Award

1 Crown remote order-picking technology earns iF Design Award

Crown has announces that its QuickPick Remote order-picking technology has earned a third international design award for superior design quality, workmanship, ergonomics and innovative functionality. This most recent honour comes from the iF International Forum Design in the "Transportation Design/Special Vehicles" category of its 2014 product design competition. The iF jury has now recognised Crown product design excellence 35 times since 1969.

New authorisation and invoice management system from Truckfile

2 New authorisation and invoice management system from Truckfile

Magic Internet Technologies has teamed up with Clifford Thames, supplier to the global automotive leasing industry to launch Truckfile Athoris, a web-based quote authorisation and invoice management system.

Priority Freight gets ready for AP&M Europe

3 Priority Freight gets ready for AP&M Europe

Priority Freight, the logistics provider of time-critical freight transport services, is again exhibiting at 'ap&m europe 2014', Europe's networking event for the Commercial Aviation MRO & Aftermarket.

Dematic expands Regional Engineering Centre network

4 Dematic expands Regional Engineering Centre network

Dematic, a supplier of logistics systems for the factory, warehouse and distribution centre, has opened a new engineering centre in Seattle, Washington US, and has added more engineering staff to the Western Region of North America.

BiS Henderson appoints David Midwood to head the company’s launch into Oil & Gas sector

5 BiS Henderson appoints David Midwood to head the company’s launch into Oil & Gas sector

BiS Henderson, the recruitment and logistics consultancy, has appointed David Midwood to head the company's launch into the Oil & Gas sector.

Swissport signs five-year agreement with Saudi Cargo

6 Swissport signs five-year agreement with Saudi Cargo

Swissport International (Swissport), provider of ground and cargo handling services to the aviation industry, has signed a five-year agreement with Saudi Airlines Cargo CO LLC (Saudia Cargo) for the handling of the airlines' Full Freighter Operations at the two key European Hubs Brussels and Amsterdam.

Fleet manager's guide to the CV Show

7 Fleet manager's guide to the CV Show

MiX Telematics' new '9 hours to save your fleet: The fleet manager's guide to the CV Show' provides preparatory material for decision-makers who need to act fast and make use of the great opportunity the CV Show offers.

European Handling Equipment launches new generation of forklifts

8 European Handling Equipment launches new generation of forklifts

European Handling Equipment has launched the latest generation of Mariotti compact electric rider forklifts in the UK.

Jungheinrich introduces completely re-designed generation of IC-engine powered forklift trucks

9 Jungheinrich introduces completely re-designed generation of IC-engine powered forklift trucks

Jungheinrich has launched a completely re-designed generation of IC-engine powered counterbalanced forklift trucks.

Virgin Atlantic Cargo supports stylish charity Easter egg hunt

10 Virgin Atlantic Cargo supports stylish charity Easter egg hunt

Giant Easter eggs designed by handpicked British artists such as Ronnie Wood, Marc Quinn and Ben Shine touched down in New York City courtesy of Virgin Atlantic Cargo for the annual Big Egg Hunt, which is raising money for disadvantaged children and endangered wildlife.

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