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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New premises and joining FLTA wins over business for Andover

1 New premises and joining FLTA wins over business for Andover

Andover Fork Truck Services is already reaping the benefits from making two key changes this year. Following a move to bigger, improved premises in Andover, the company has joined the ranks of the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA).

New range of Toyota forklifts

2 New range of Toyota forklifts

Toyota Material Handling has expanded its range of Toyota Tonero engine-powered forklifts with the launch of its high tonnage trucks from 3.5 to 8.0 tonne.

Bito displays new developments at CeMAT 2014

3 Bito displays new developments at CeMAT 2014

At CeMAT 2014, the intralogistics fair (19 to 23 May, Hanover), Bito-Lagertechnik Bittmann GmbH will be exhibiting a whole range of new products which will enable users to significantly enhance their warehouse business.

Get involved in Road Safety Week

4 Get involved in Road Safety Week

Employers, especially those with staff who drive for work, are being urged to sign up now to be part of Road Safety Week 2014 (17-23 November), the UK road safety event.

DBL Logistics chief appointed to UPN board

5 DBL Logistics chief appointed to UPN board

Sheffield-based David Clarkson has been appointed as a non-executive director of the United Pallet Network (UPN).

MoFo advises Global Logistic Properties in landmark agreement in China, valued at US$2.5 billion

6 MoFo advises Global Logistic Properties in landmark agreement in China, valued at US$2.5 billion

Morrison & Foerster is advising Global Logistic Properties Limited (GLP), provider of modern logistics facilities in China, Japan and Brazil, in its landmark agreement with a group of strategic partners, as detailed in its press release.

Three key trends impacting on supply chain skills

7 Three key trends impacting on supply chain skills

By Andy Kaye, CEO of management recruitment company, BiS Henderson.

The British economy is bouncing back. In January, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) revised upwards its projections for UK GDP to 2.4% growth this year, retail sales in December were reported by the Office for National Statistics to be up 5.3% on a year ago, and the CBI's quarterly Industrial Trends Survey for the three months to January 2014 showed growth in new manufacturing orders was the strongest since April 2011. With encouraging signs of a resurgence in Britain's economic activity, what are the expectations for supply chain careers in the coming year?

The 9th annual Logistics Link Live (Midlands) Exhibition now open for registration

8 The 9th annual Logistics Link Live (Midlands) Exhibition now open for registration

The 9th annual Logistics Link Live (Midlands) Exhibition is now open for registration. More information can be found on the event website http://live.logisticslinks.co.uk.

Stertil Koni mobile column lifts support new testing facility for Edwards Coaches

9 Stertil Koni mobile column lifts support new testing facility for Edwards Coaches

One of the oldest coach and bus companies in Wales has recently upgraded its vehicle lifting equipment with the installation of Stertil Koni mobile column lifts.

New non-executive director at BiS Henderson

10 New non-executive director at BiS Henderson

BiS Henderson has appointed Stewart Oades as a non-executive director. Stewart is a prominent business leader within the logistics and supply chain sector having worked (working) at board level for some of the UK's top 3pls, providing services for many of Europe's largest retail and consumer goods organisations.

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