Palletways, the palletised freight network, reports that it will be the first pallet network to achieve a high-profile Transport for London accreditation, which rubber stamps best practice in the industry.
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 Equipment, Overhead Handling Equipment, Packaging and Labelling Solutions, Pallets & Containers,Transport and Distribution, Racking & Shelving as well as Trade Shows and Industry Events.
APC Overnight appoints first non-executive director
Dec 11, 2013
APC Overnight, the UK privately owned next-day parcel delivery company, has appointed its first independent non-executive director following record growth.
Five year logistics plan launched by SEMLEP to boost the sector and the South East Midlands’s 91,700 + workforce
Dec 11, 2013
The South East Midlands Local Enterprise Partnership (SEMLEP) has pledged a commitment to supporting its essential logistics sector and the 91,700 plus people working in logistics within the SEMLEP area.
SEMLEP has also calculated that there will be an additional 285,000 logistics positions to fill across the South East Midlands between 2014 and 2020, with considerable demand expected for both management and elementary positions.
Peak-Ryzex handheld supply and service support Aggreko growth
Dec 11, 2013
Hardware supply and support services from Peak-Ryzex have supported Aggreko's rapid growth. The provider of temporary power and temperature control services selected Peak-Ryzex to procure, supply and support circa 2000 Motorola MC75 and MC75A handhelds.
Free-to-use HGV Route Planner from UK Haulier
Dec 11, 2013
UK Haulier, the online haulage industry directory and services provider, has released a new HGV Route Planner - 100% tailored for the UK.
Online support from Vanderlande
Dec 04, 2013
Vanderlande Industries has taken technical support to a new level by offering its customers the option of EYE4U; real-time video-based technical support.
Loading bay safety is critical
Dec 04, 2013
By Christopher Knollys, Managing Director of sara Loading Bay Specialists.
According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the transport and storage sector has a considerably higher rate of injury than the UK average, and has the second highest rate of total injuries. An estimated 25% of all factory and warehouse accidents occur in the loading bay area, which is not surprising when considering the volume of traffic using loading bays, as well as the variety of personnel who are required to work in the area.
European Handling Equipment hires new Business Development Manager
Dec 04, 2013
European Handing Equipment has appointed Mike Jones as its new Business Development Manager to support the company's ongoing growth and future plans for expanding its Artison forklift operation.
Henkel signs new pallet contract with Chep
Dec 04, 2013
Chep, provider of pallet and container pooling solutions, has announced that Henkel has signed a lane expansion contract for the use of pallet pooling services in Germany, replacing white exchange pallets.
New IT backbone for City Link
Dec 04, 2013
City Link has entered into three new major IT supplier agreements aimed at generating both tangible customer service enhancements and real efficiency improvements.
