Industries in all parts of the world are now thinking of replacing traditional transport packaging solutions made of wood and plywood with almost equal products made of substantially lighter and easily recyclable paper board.

The latest development from Mitsubishi Fork Lift Trucks is an all-new pedestrian stacker series, AXIA ES which, it claims promises exceptional productivity in every setting.

Following months of development work, Quartix has now released the new user interface for its vehicle tracking system. It is available to all users at no extra cost.

BigChange has introduced the world’s first all-in-one 4G telematics solution for transport and logistics service operators.

O’Neil Software has announced another upgrade to its records management software RS-SQL Version 4.05 with additional features.

Blackburn-based Vision Techniques has launched a brand new range of mobile hi-tech digital video recorders which can be mounted on a vehicle to provide evidence to fight false insurance claims.

The world's first hybrid reach stacker, developed by Konecranes, will soon be available in the UK through suppliers Cooper SH.

Toyota Materials Handling has introduced a new optimised Toyota Tonero diesel engine with 8% improved fuel efficiency and lower CO2.

Using wireless technology to link a road train, in which a lead truck controls a convoy of vehicles driving behind it, is already technically feasible.

On 1 November EU regulation (1222/2009) came into force requiring all new tyres on sale in Europe to be classified and labeled for fuel efficiency, wet grip and noise performance.

2013 marks Jungheinrich’s 50th year in the British fork lift truck market. Originally located in Manchester, the company now has its headquarters in Milton Keynes with six regional service centres covering the whole of the UK.

G2M Technologies Ltd, the Leeds-based innovations company, has signed a deal to exclusively distribute Tough Tracker to the UK’s transport sector. Tough Tracker is the world’s first virtually indestructible satellite tracking device for the protection of assets.

Jungheinrich has announced the launch of a new addition to its best-selling range of sit-on reach trucks. The new model – the ETV 318 – has a capacity of 1,800kg and can lift a 1,000kg load up to 11.5 metres.

Purpose made external storage units from Active Supply and Design offer customers an attractive method of storing their goods whilst also enhancing the look of your site.

According to the suppliers, Multi Trolley was created to provide an easier method of handling bulky goods such as tables, boards, beds and doors.

The national road tax in France, Ecotaxe, is planned to introduced across the country 20 July, 2013, for all trucks from 3.5 tonnes.

PricePoint: a ‘Price Engine’ that allows companies to input shipment information and see at a glance origin and destination rates for a range of suppliers.

Anyone who has ever tried to load a car into a container knows that it can be fraught with difficulty. Push it in without a driver and it’s difficult to steer. Sit a driver behind the wheel and he won’t be able to get out other than through the tailgate or the sun roof and then only if he’s not eaten for four days.