Two products new to the UK market, the LogiMat and AutoCruiser from SSI Schaefer, will be on show at this year’s IMHX.
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.
Ultra Group of Companies selects Apptricity Jetstream Smartfleet & Asset Tracking
Feb 06, 2013
Apptricity, provider of the Jetstream suite of supply chain, e-procurement and financial productivity solutions, has announced that the Ultra Group of Companies has selected Apptricity to automate asset tracking and boost efficiency in its service fleet.
Boxxer - an all-in-one case erector loader sealer system
Feb 06, 2013
Eagle Packaging Machinery's Boxxer Case Erector Loader Sealer System is an automated solution that combines both case erecting and product loading.
DBL Logistics set for £2 million expansion boost
Feb 06, 2013
DBL Logistics will commence construction of the 33,500sqft warehouse and office building on Tinsley Park Road in February after purchasing 2.25 acres of land from Sheffield City Council.
UK forwarders welcome news of tentative US port labour agreement
Feb 06, 2013
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has welcomed the news that the US Maritime Alliance and the International Longshoremen's Association have reached a tentative agreement for a new six-year master labour contract.
New Chinese warehouse is full of Eastern promise for British businesses
Feb 06, 2013
Advanced Supply Chain has announced plans to begin freight forwarding operations to and from a giant new warehouse in China. It is a move which could open up the country to British businesses eyeing expansion into the world's fastest-growing economy.
GGP mobile app gives councils fast access to records on the move
Feb 06, 2013
Local Authorities can now do live searches for council records on smartphones and tablets following a new mobile app from GGP Systems.
DPD launches new international service for UK e-tailers
Feb 06, 2013
Parcel company DPD is expanding its international delivery service with the launch of DPD Direct - a dedicated B2C home delivery service aimed at reducing not only the cost of international home deliveries, but also the hassle.
Mondelez joins Capespan, Dole and Citrus Growers Association at 2nd Cool Logistics Africa conference
Feb 05, 2013
Hernan de Mezerville, Logistics Operations Manager at Mondelez International (formerly Kraft Foods) is the latest senior food industry figure to join the speaker line-up at the 2nd Cool Logistics Africa conference, taking place 16-18 April in Cape Town, South Africa.
CI Logistics installs garment system for 4 million units at Clipper
Jan 30, 2013
CI Logistics has designed, manufactured and installed a garment handling and storage system with the capacity to store up to four million units at Clipper's new deconsolidation centre at Wynyard Park near Teesport.
