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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Fluent Commerce aids oversell problem with intelligent data tool ‘Fluent Big Inventory’

1 Fluent Commerce aids oversell problem with intelligent data tool ‘Fluent Big Inventory’

Global software company Fluent Commerce has announced general availability of its data tool, ‘Fluent Big Inventory’.

Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone ‘TradeNexus’ turns to SITA and CHAMP Cargosystems to track shipments

2 Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone ‘TradeNexus’ turns to SITA and CHAMP Cargosystems to track shipments

Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone ‘TradeNexus’ has turned to SITA and CHAMP Cargosystems to help digitalise the tracking of shipment and capital flows of enterprises registered in Shanghai Free Trade Zone.

Consistency, speed & sustainability – New TrayPAKer from Brillopak answers industry’s most challenging requirements

3 Consistency, speed & sustainability – New TrayPAKer from Brillopak answers industry’s most challenging requirements

Brillopak, the UK end-of-line retail crate loading specialist, has launched its new TrayPAKer, a high-speed robot-based packaging solution that also offers multi-material handling capabilities, making it ready for any material trend – now and in the future.

Port board restructure to bolster growth plans

4 Port board restructure to bolster growth plans

AV Dawson, owner and operator of Port of Middlesbrough has undertaken a major restructure of its board of directors. The changes will allow for further sustained business growth and long-term succession within a new group structure.

Goplasticpallets.com strengthens product portfolio

5 Goplasticpallets.com strengthens product portfolio

Goplasticpallets.com, the plastic pallet company, has expanded its portfolio of award-winning foldable pallet boxes to help businesses make significant time and cost savings when transporting bulkier items through their supply chains.

How Carton Handling equipment can increase business resilience by Antalis

6 How Carton Handling equipment can increase business resilience by Antalis

The past few years have presented many challenges for packaging operations across the UK. Here, Head of Automation & Systems at Antalis Packaging, Stuart Bates, shares how the Antalis Packaging team has helped customers to tackle the issues and increase resilience.

12-year-old fan enjoys festive day out at AO’s logistics HQ

7 12-year-old fan enjoys festive day out at AO’s logistics HQ

A young boy from Gloucestershire recently enjoyed a special day out at online electricals retailer AO. After learning that Fenn, from the Forest of Dean, was a huge fan of their green vans, AO invited his whole family down to its logistics hub on Weston Road in Crewe to make his 12th birthday one to remember.

Targa Telematics appoints Chris Horbowyj as UK  Sales Director

8 Targa Telematics appoints Chris Horbowyj as UK  Sales Director

Targa Telematics, a technology company specialising in the development of IoT solutions and digital platforms for connected mobility, has introduced Chris Horbowyj as its new UK Sales Director for the UK market.

Stora Enso completes the acquisition of De Jong Packaging Group

9 Stora Enso completes the acquisition of De Jong Packaging Group

Stora Enso has completed the acquisition of the Netherland-based company De Jong Packaging Group, one of the largest corrugated packaging producers in the Benelux countries.

Steel King names Rona Rossier-Abel as Vice President-Finance

10 Steel King names Rona Rossier-Abel as Vice President-Finance

Steel King Industries, the manufacturer of storage rack and material handling products, has appointed Rona Rossier-Abel as Vice President-Finance of the company. In this role she will oversee all financial strategy and actions for the company.

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