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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Sixt provides full-service-leasing in Great Britain

1 Sixt provides full-service-leasing in Great Britain

Sixt leasing has extended its international mobility service offer to encompass the UK.

Modernisation optimises DC providing future fit solution

2 Modernisation optimises DC providing future fit solution

Wincanton has awarded Dematic the contract to upgrade its 26,000 square metre distribution centre in Corby.

Bribery Act 2010 know your responsibilities

3 Bribery Act 2010 know your responsibilities

The current laws on bribery and anti-corruption are contained in various pieces of legislation but a new Act, known as the Bribery Act 2010, is due to come into force shortly.

Columbus McKinnon offers a Material Handling Challenge at ProMat in Chicago

4 Columbus McKinnon offers a Material Handling Challenge at ProMat in Chicago

Columbus McKinnon Corporation, the designer, manufacturer and marketer of material handling products, will be offering visitors the opportunity to earn discounts on future orders by sharing applications with members of the company.

DHL implements exhaust system for customer fleets

5 DHL implements exhaust system for customer fleets

Following successful trials with a number of key customers over the past 14 months, DHL Supply Chain has announced the roll out of an innovative exhaust gas management technology, to its 7.5T rigid and panel van fleets in the UK.

PD Ports and Rickmers-Linie find mining Joy at Teesport

6 PD Ports and Rickmers-Linie find mining Joy at Teesport

Teesport was temporarily transformed into a scene resembling a science fiction film earlier this month when more than 180 futuristic-looking mine arches, each weighing in excess of 27 tonnes, were loaded onto a Rickmers-Linie vessel bound for China.

Freightliner selects Barloworld Handling in multi-million Pound contract

7 Freightliner selects Barloworld Handling in multi-million Pound contract

Barloworld Handling has been chosen by intermodal rail-freight company, Freightliner, to supply and support 32 new units of container handling equipment for its operations across the UK.

New event targets suppliers of logistics

8 New event targets suppliers of logistics

Suppliers of logistical products and services can take advantage of a new exhibition for the humanitarian sector, held in Brussels from 19-20 October 2011.

DIBS Distribution deploys Paragon's real-time delivery management system

9 DIBS Distribution deploys Paragon's real-time delivery management system

DIBS Distribution is implementing a high-tech solution from Paragon Software Systems to enhance customer service and reduce transport costs.

New Crown LP 3500 Series mid-level order pickers

10 New Crown LP 3500 Series mid-level order pickers

Crown's new LP 3500 Series includes four models of mid-level order picker designed to make order picking faster and more flexible.

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