Browsing: Policy and legislation

Forks at the front and a big weight at the back – it’s the classic image of a forklift. But, look more closely, and you can see new levels of innovation and sophistication

TNT Express, which had its merger with UPS rejected by the European Commission, produced an operating profit of €89m last year after a loss of €105m in 2011

The Food Storage and Distribution Federation has criticised EU proposals to minimise emissions of Fluorinated gases which are used in commercial refrigeration systems

Sainsbury’s caused a stir when it announced that it was prolonging the life of its materials handling fleet with a programme of refurbishment. So, if it is good enough for Sainsbury’s, is it good enough for you?

Is there a ‘right’ technology for a particular transport operation and what are the options available