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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Seven Asset Management expect cost savings and improved management reporting with new Jaama software

1 Seven Asset Management expect cost savings and improved management reporting with new Jaama software

Operational efficiencies and improved data visibility that will improve cost management and fleet reporting are tangible benefits achieved from Seven Asset Management introducing Jaama's internet-based software system.

Amor Group signals expansion into Intelligent Transport Delivery with new senior appointment

2 Amor Group signals expansion into Intelligent Transport Delivery with new senior appointment

International business technology company Amor Group has appointed David Bonn as Business Unit Director - Transport in a move which indicates its intention to enhance and diversify its current Transport offering.

The Skills Calculator: a new online tool to calculate skills benefits

3 The Skills Calculator: a new online tool to calculate skills benefits

Companies interested in taking on apprentices in their logistics operations can use the new Skills Calculator to gain a clear understanding of the bottom-line benefits that skills can generate.

Link 51's Shuttle system takes off at IMHX

4 Link 51's Shuttle system takes off at IMHX

Link 51, the UK manufacturer and designer of pallet racking, shelving and lockers, has confirmed that the launch of its new, automated Shuttle system at one of the country's biggest trade shows was a major success.

Primark Distribution Unit sold for £60.5 million

5 Primark Distribution Unit sold for £60.5 million

LondonMetric Property Plc ("LondonMetric"), the UK REIT recently created through the merger of London & Stamford Property Plc and Metric Property Investments plc, has announced the acquisition of the Primark Distribution Unit, Thrapston from Moorfield Real Estate Fund II for £60.5 million. The acquisition will be funded from existing resources.

IMHX visitors 'Play it Safe' with FLTA

6 IMHX visitors 'Play it Safe' with FLTA

Hundreds of materials handling professionals 'played it safe' at IMHX by taking part in the Fork Lift Truck Association's 'Play it Safe' interactive challenge.

Palletforce market-leading technology investment puts members first

7 Palletforce market-leading technology investment puts members first

Palletforce, the palletised freight network, has successfully completed a multi-million pound project – giving all of its members access to a highly-advanced ePOD (Electronic Proof of Delivery) facility used as part of the Palletforce-owned Alliance IT system.

DHL invests £8.8m in end-of-route shared user hub at Heathrow and secures catering contracts worth £40m

8 DHL invests £8.8m in end-of-route shared user hub at Heathrow and secures catering contracts worth £40m

DHL Supply Chain is investing £8.8m in a new end-of-route shared user hub at Heathrow. Scheduled to open in early 2014, the state of the art facility will offer airlines a turnkey solution for end-of-route return catering requirements on long haul flights.

Signode's New SBM Series – high productivity, proven technology, cost-effective strapping

9 Signode's New SBM Series – high productivity, proven technology, cost-effective strapping

Signode has launched the SBM Series, a new generation of European-built strapping machines that is claimed to offer customers higher productivity, simple operation combined with well proven technology and low cost of ownership.

£300,000 + infrastructure investment heralds new growth for specialist distributor

10 £300,000 + infrastructure investment heralds new growth for specialist distributor

Specialist distributor Antifriction Components has invested over £300,000 in new logistic and office facilities as it continues to build its national brand.

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