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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Mini freighters are answer for NEO automotive charters

1 Mini freighters are answer for NEO automotive charters

Frankfurt based trade-only charter specialist NEO has completed a programme of twenty air cargo charters from Spain and Portugal to the UK, carrying urgent automotive components.

ParcelCompare charts again in this year’s FT 1000 list of fastest-growing companies

2 ParcelCompare charts again in this year’s FT 1000 list of fastest-growing companies

The online parcel price comparison site ParcelCompare has again charted in the Financial Times’ eighth annual FT 1000 list of Europe’s fastest-growing companies.

Planning reforms are needed to empower logistics growth, says Midland Pallet Trucks

3 Planning reforms are needed to empower logistics growth, says Midland Pallet Trucks

Midland Pallet Trucks is urging the government to prioritise planning reforms that will facilitate the development of logistics facilities. This call-to-action echoes concerns recently voiced by various other industry associations and businesses.

Pall-Ex Group strengthens commitment to veterans with new partner SSAFA

4 Pall-Ex Group strengthens commitment to veterans with new partner SSAFA

Pall-Ex Group has entered into a new partnership with UK tri-service military charity, SSAFA, as it continues to build on the support offered to the military community.

Synkrato unveils Trinity, its new conversational AI model

5 Synkrato unveils Trinity, its new conversational AI model

Synkrato, the next-gen logistics platform with digital twin, AI-driven logistics, mobility, and enterprise labelling solutions, has launched Trinity, a conversational artificial intelligence model to amplify warehouse productivity and decision-making.

Swissport is a launch customer for CHAMP's new Cargospot-neo

6 Swissport is a launch customer for CHAMP's new Cargospot-neo

After conducting a competitive market assessment, global ground handling giant Swissport has signed as a launch customer of CHAMP Cargosystems’ next-generation cargo management solution, Cargospot-neo.

Wincanton expands Scottish operations with new 126,960 sq ft distribution centre at Belgrave Logistics Park, Bellshill

7 Wincanton expands Scottish operations with new 126,960 sq ft distribution centre at Belgrave Logistics Park, Bellshill

Wincanton is expanding its Scottish operations with establishment of a new distribution centre, strategically located in the heart of Scotland’s ‘golden triangle’.

DHL opens operationally carbon neutral facility in Coventry

8 DHL opens operationally carbon neutral facility in Coventry

DHL Supply Chain has opened a new multi-user facility in Coventry. The new building is entirely powered by renewable electricity and is the first operationally carbon neutral new build DHL site in the UK. 

Rosie’s Bakes selects integrated fleet technology solution from Inseego and Pocket Box

9 Rosie’s Bakes selects integrated fleet technology solution from Inseego and Pocket Box

Rosie’s Bakes has partnered with Inseego and Pocket Box to adopt a telematics-enabled fleet management solution.  The company has rolled out the integrated system across a 29-strong commercial fleet, including temperature-controlled vehicles.....

IAG Cargo launches new service between Barcelona and Miami

10 IAG Cargo launches new service between Barcelona and Miami

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has announced a new service between Barcelona and Miami.

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