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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City Link apprenticeship scheme gets underway

1 City Link apprenticeship scheme gets underway

Eighty new apprentices have this month joined City Link as the company's new apprenticeship scheme gets underway.

TNT Exclusive presentation... from Telematics Update

2 TNT Exclusive presentation... from Telematics Update

This exclusive presentation featuring TNT Express, one of Europe's largest fleet operators with 26,000 road vehicles, reveal their end-customer demands for solid ROI. This will help you understand fleet operators' key business motives such as increasing driver and operational efficiency to develop successful solutions for key customers.

Palletways fulfils OrganiCulture contract

3 Palletways fulfils OrganiCulture contract

The Palletways Group has strengthened its business after winning a new contract with OrganiCulture Ltd, an importer, distributor and retailer of organic products from Italy.

Kuehne + Nagel appoints new National Manager for the UK

4 Kuehne + Nagel appoints new National Manager for the UK

Effective 1 November 1 2013, Kuehne + Nagel has appointed Marcus Bennett (45) as National Manager for its UK organisation. He succeeds Yngve Ruud who will move to the company's Western Europe headquarters in Hamburg.

sara LBS loading bay installed in Trinity Leeds shopping centre

5 sara LBS loading bay installed in Trinity Leeds shopping centre

sara LBS has supplied a selection of loading bay equipment to a leading UK supermarket chain for use in its store at the Trinity Leeds shopping centre.

Celebrity Juice at Packaging Innovations London 2013

6 Celebrity Juice at Packaging Innovations London 2013

SIG Combibloc was crowned Packaging King after winning the Lions' Lair competition at this year's Packaging Innovations & Luxury Packaging London show on Wednesday 2 October.

Thorworld Industries ramps up supply to help textile recycle bank manage the load

7 Thorworld Industries ramps up supply to help textile recycle bank manage the load

Loading and unloading specialist Thorworld Industries has designed and manufactured two bespoke mobile yardramps to recycling expert BCR Global Textiles, to help manoeuvre the increasing number of clothing containers currently being processed by the organisation.

SMETA audit confirms Chep commitment to ethical trade best practice and supply chain transparency

8 SMETA audit confirms Chep commitment to ethical trade best practice and supply chain transparency

Chep, provider of pallet and container pooling solutions, has concluded a SMETA audit process at its European sites.

Brake announces date for annual Fleet Safety Conference and Awards 2014

9 Brake announces date for annual Fleet Safety Conference and Awards 2014

Road safety charity Brake has announced the date for its acclaimed annual Fleet Safety Conference and Awards in 2014. Brake is inviting awards entries and early bookings from fleet operators and suppliers to attend the conference and awards.

More safety resources from Toyota Safety Campaign

10 More safety resources from Toyota Safety Campaign

Toyota Material Handling UK has launched two new safety posters that provide simple tips and guidance on working safely with reach trucks and powered stackers.

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