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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Plus Logistics launched

1 Plus Logistics launched

A UK member-owned logistics provider, Plus Logistics, is being launched by the national network of hauliers behind the successful Palletline business.

Hiab's new Moffett truck mounted forklifts make a difference to animals and the environment

2 Hiab's new Moffett truck mounted forklifts make a difference to animals and the environment

Hiab, part of Cargotec, has delivered two Moffett M4 ProFutureTM truck mounted forklifts to van den Eerenbeemt Fourage BV in Liessel, North Brabant, The Netherlands.

Stakrak upgrades and extends hygienic shelving system

3 Stakrak upgrades and extends hygienic shelving system

UK racking and shelving specialist, Stakrak Limited, has upgraded and extended its ColdRoom+ hygienic shelving system.

Keeping battery charging safe

4 Keeping battery charging safe

Part of Groupe Guillin, Sharpak is a UK manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging. The company operates three facilities in the UK – in Somerset, Kent and Gloucestershire.

Pallet & Lid System boosts automotive production

5 Pallet & Lid System boosts automotive production

Shipping automotive components from the manufacturer to the vehicle assembly plant has never been simpler due to the introduction of Goplasticboxes.com's new Pallet & Lid System.

Konecranes sources environmentally friendly service van fleet

6 Konecranes sources environmentally friendly service van fleet

Resolute to increase the efficiency of its nationwide service operation, Konecranes – one of the world's foremost lifting equipment manufacturers – has invested in a new fleet of eco-friendly and fuel-efficient service vans.

Penske Truck Leasing named back-to-back winner of the EPA SmartWay Affiliate Challenge Award

7 Penske Truck Leasing named back-to-back winner of the EPA SmartWay Affiliate Challenge Award

Penske Truck Leasing has been named a back-to-back winner of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SmartWay Affiliate Challenge Award. One of 10 companies to win in 2014, Penske was also named a top honouree, cited for its strong marketing efforts.

ByBox acquisition of DX Business Direct expands field services network

8 ByBox acquisition of DX Business Direct expands field services network

Following the recent acquisition of DX Business Direct by the ByBox Group, the UK provider of field support services, the business has announced an increase in its footprint of locker exchanges by 365 locations.

Transport Awards 2014 focuses on success within courier and haulage sectors

9 Transport Awards 2014 focuses on success within courier and haulage sectors

The Transport Awards, now in its twelfth year, has again showcased the major success and best practise that is taking place within the freight industry at its annual awards ceremony.

Masternaut solution boosts customer satisfaction for Somerset Gas

10 Masternaut solution boosts customer satisfaction for Somerset Gas

Somerset Gas, the specialist heating service provider, is using Masternaut's mobile workflow application across its workforce in order to cut fuel costs, improve on-the-job communication and increase customer satisfaction levels.

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