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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Cargotec to exhibit at Commercial Vehicle Show 2011

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Cargotec will be exhibiting at this year's Commercial Vehicle Show on stands 5H120/124 and 5J132 in Hall 5, NEC Birmingham, 12-14 April.

Transport 2050: Commission outlines ambitious plan to increase mobility and reduce emissions

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The European Commission today adopted a comprehensive strategy (Transport 2050) for a competitive transport system that will increase mobility, remove major barriers in key areas and fuel growth and employment.

Safe materials handling for chemical and other hazardous environments

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The J D Neuhaus company have a long established reputation for the supply of safe, reliable, low-maintenance handling equipment for chemical and other industries subject to hazardous environments.

Biforst chooses Astrata tracking solution

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The Astrata Group has been awarded a contract by the Biforst Group for the tracking and management of their fleet of curtain-sider trucks.

Lancashire property management company chooses Quartix vehicle tracking

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First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) has chosen Quartix vehicle tracking for its fleet after the online system came top for price, quality and technical merit in a European public tendering exercise.

Penske Logistics earns Ford Motor Company's Gold World Excellence Award

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Award. This is the third World Excellence Award Penske Logistics has earned from Ford and it is the second time the company has earned Gold.

Warehouse management - improve efficiency & minimise costs

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Warehouses are an integral part of the modern supply chain; involved in the sourcing, production and distribution of goods.

Ogilvie Fleet 'takes to the sky' with new website launch

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Ogilvie Fleet has launched a new fleet decision-maker and driver website designed to give users a complete overview of operating costs and tax costs alongside a raft of new informative features.

Maersk Line CEO to deliver industry keynote at TOC Europe & Container Supply Chain 2011

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At TOC Europe & Container Supply Chain 2011 Eivind Kolding will offer his thoughts on the future of global container shipping and how the world's largest container carrier is defining, and responding to, the new priorities in today's demanding and uncertain business climate.

Norsk Lastbrer Pool pilots RFID pallet tracking in Norway's food industry

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Norsk Lastbrer AS Pool (NLP), a Norwegian organisation managing nationwide pallet leasing for retailers and manufacturers, is piloting RFID tags for tracking plastic pallets and totes.

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