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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Toll Global Forwarding targets growth in airfreight sector

1 Toll Global Forwarding targets growth in airfreight sector

As IATA forecasts strong growth in the Asian air freight sector for the next three years, Toll Global Forwarding has been investing in building its regional and global air freight services and network.

INK Publishing continues success with UK partner

2 INK Publishing continues success with UK partner

The successful international publishing house INK produce more in flight magazines for more airlines than any other publisher in the world.

Abellio deploys Freeway's intelligent fleet management software

3 Abellio deploys Freeway's intelligent fleet management software

Within a month of installation, public transport operator Abellio is benefiting from a computerised fleet management system from Freeway Fleet Systems, which is maximising the efficiency of its London and Surrey bus services.

Cartwright launches latest addition to Cheetah family

4 Cartwright launches latest addition to Cheetah family

Manchester based body and trailer manufacturer the Cartwright Group has launched the latest addition to its family of Cheetah products the Cub!

'Sway delay' slashed

5 'Sway delay' slashed

Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks has addressed the issue of 'sway delay' with a remarkable innovation which raises picking productivity by some 5.8%(i) in typical high level order picking applications.

The Disconnected Supply Chain an EAC White paper

6 The Disconnected Supply Chain an EAC White paper

How SCM Software Breaks Your Supply Chain and What You Can Do About It.

Tomorrow's road toll charges today - map&guide professional 2011 now with next-generation toll calculation

7 Tomorrow's road toll charges today - map&guide professional 2011 now with next-generation toll calculation

Truck toll on numerous four-lane trunk roads is going to be introduced inGermany by the middle of this year.

Masternaut telematics fuels fleet efficiency for L&W Heating & Plumbing

8 Masternaut telematics fuels fleet efficiency for L&W Heating & Plumbing

Satellite tracking and a mobile PDA system has helped heating and plumbing company L&W Heating & Plumbing boost productivity, reduce fleet fuel consumption and improve its carbon footprint.

Modernisation optimises DC providing future fit solution

9 Modernisation optimises DC providing future fit solution

Wincanton has awarded Dematic the contract to upgrade its 26,000 square metre distribution centre in Corby. The modernisation will update the site's highbay cranes, Transfer Cars and conveyors to the latest controls technology.

Vanderlande Industries demonstrates innovative material handling solutions at CeMAT 2011

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Including PICK@EASE item picking workstation, a fully Automated Case Picking (ACP) solution for retail and the VISION Warehouse Management System-Hall 27, stand J34

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