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.
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.
Transport 2050: Commission outlines ambitious plan to increase mobility and reduce emissions
Apr 06, 2011
Safe materials handling for chemical and other hazardous environments
Apr 05, 2011
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
Apr 05, 2011
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
Apr 05, 2011
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
Apr 04, 2011
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
Apr 04, 2011
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
Apr 04, 2011
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
Apr 04, 2011
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
Mar 30, 2011
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.
Driver training and innovative technology is the key to road safety, says leading logistics firm Keystone Distribution UK
Mar 30, 2011
The distribution industry needs to focus on road safety now more than ever after Government figures showed an increase in deaths and injuries among cyclists, says Bob McLarty, transport manager at Keystone Distribution UK.
