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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.
More air cargo leaders join TIACA's Board of Directors
May 11, 2011
Four more air cargo industry executives have been elected onto the Board of Directors of The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA).
Fortec Distribution Network looks to the North in eco-friendly move
May 11, 2011
One of the UK's leading pallet distribution networks is expanding its infrastructure with the opening of a regional hub to serve the north of England.
OAG Cargo targets growth in Eastern Europe with appointment of new GSA partner
May 11, 2011
OAG Cargo is seeking new business opportunities in Eastern Europe for its decision support tools for the air cargo industry with the appointment of DAEDALUS Sales & Marketing Consultants as its general sales agent in the region.
Ernsting's family builds once more with Witron
May 11, 2011
The systems integrator Witron Logistik + Informatik GmbH announces another contract in the course of its successful compact-project-strategy.
Vehicle tracking tackles theft and steals cost savings
May 11, 2011
Navman Wireless has signed a contract to provide vehicle tracking technology to Swedish Rail Systems (SRS).
Linde launches electric forklift trucks powered by Saft lithium-ion batteries
May 04, 2011
Saft's state-of-the-art lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries provide the onboard power for Linde's new generation of electric forklift trucks presented at CeMAT 2011, the intralogistics trade fair taking place at the Hannover Messe, Germany.
'Partial' inspections could put drivers' lives at risk...
May 04, 2011
Industry experts have voiced their concerns over the validity of some Thorough Examinations following the discovery of a fork lift truck which was given a clean bill of health by an inspector despite the presence of serious structural damage.
P&O Ferrymasters raises Sabic stakes
May 04, 2011
Pan-European logistics provider P&O Ferrymasters is set for a major lift in earnings from Sabic under a new contract with the world top five plastics and petro-chemicals manufacturer.
Polish private express parcel company decide to implement Van Riet sorter system
May 04, 2011
A leading private express parcel companies in Poland decided for Van Riet to implement an automatic sorting system.
