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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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Microlise claims around half of new HGVs sold in the UK will be delivered with its equipment pre-installed

1 Microlise claims around half of new HGVs sold in the UK will be delivered with its equipment pre-installed

Vehicle tracking, telematics and ePOD solutions provider, Microlise have made the bold claim that around half of the new HGVs sold in the UK in 2014 will be delivered with Microlise equipment pre-installed.

European Handling Equipment unveils Warrior semi electric counterbalanced stacker

2 European Handling Equipment unveils Warrior semi electric counterbalanced stacker

European Handling Equipment has launched the Warrior semi electric counterbalanced stacker. As the latest addition to the Warrior range, the new stacker has been designed as a compact and versatile truck with the ability to handle safely all types and sizes of pallet.

New EMEA Sales Director for Fleetmatics

3 New EMEA Sales Director for Fleetmatics

Fleetmatics, provider of fleet management solutions for commercial vehicles, has announced the appointment of Chris Morrell as EMEA Sales Director.

BITO racks up another successful year

4 BITO racks up another successful year

BITO UK figures for 2013 are in and the news is good for the Nuneaton-based provider of storage solutions.

Latest print technologies: gimmick or sound ROI?

5 Latest print technologies: gimmick or sound ROI?

'The latest print technologies: gimmick or sound ROI?' is the hot topic being addressed at this year's BIG Print Debate, taking place on 27th February 2014, at Packaging Innovations NEC.

The outlook for supply chain in the UK

6 The outlook for supply chain in the UK

By Adrian Chamberlain, Chief Executive of Achilles.

2013 was the year supply chain disruptions hit the headlines - from the Bangladesh factory disaster, to the horse meat scandal and ethics issues at several mobile phone companies.

Transport Efficiency Forum 2014

7 Transport Efficiency Forum 2014

The Transport Efficiency Forum brings together senior transport directors, operations managers and planners from industry organizations from all across Europe to connect, Learn and share experience about transport management in a globalized world.

Wake up to tired driving dangers

8 Wake up to tired driving dangers

Male drivers are being urged to get plenty of sleep and take regular breaks, as research from Brake and Direct Line reveals a horrifying 45% admit 'head-nodding' at the wheel - meaning they have been asleep briefly, risking appalling crashes.

Experience matters when planning e-commerce for 3PL

9 Experience matters when planning e-commerce for 3PL

MACS Software has provided WMS systems for over 21 years and has been involved in e-commerce right from the start.

Swissport completes Servisair acquisition

10 Swissport completes Servisair acquisition

Swissport has announced that the acquisition of Servisair from Derichebourg SA has been completed. On 2nd August last year Swissport announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Servisair.

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