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5 Editorial comment Peter MacLeod muses on the apparent healthy state of the logistics industry within the context of the wider economic gloom.
7 Newsdesk
The latest industry news, including the story of a forklift company switching its manufacturing to the UK and the buy- out of Shell Gas (LPG).
14 Cover story: Aisle-Master
Articulated truck manufacturer Aisle- Master has kept its developers, engineers and sales force busy throughout the year with a number of new launches.
14 Excellence in Logistics Stationery wholesaler Office Depot’s two UK DCs continually outperform their European counterparts. We look behind the scenes at the secret of this success.
18 Health & Safety Details from the HSE of a drop in workplace accidents and injuries, plus other H&S news.
23 IMHX update
The latest bookings for IMHX 2013, which is now 70% sold, plus an interview with first-time IMHX exhibitor CESAB UK.
66 Ask Dan
Ask Dan, a free advice resource brought to you by logistics consultant Dan Derry of OPS Logistics Consultancy, answers your industry questions.
18 CESAB factory visit ShD was dispatched to Bologna recently to see at close quarters the high quality of engineering that goes in front of every CESAB fork lift truck.
53Tyres, wheels & castors A critical part of any piece of mobile machinery is the part which connects it to the ground. The humble tyre comes under the ShD microscope this month.
storage 30 Logistics IT
How distribution companies are harnessing the power of IT to make their operations run smoother and more cost-effectively.
42 Plastic containers A critical aspect of handling and storage, the humble plastic container comes under scrutiny.
57Racking & shelving We see how the efficient storage of goods is essential when it comes to maximising the warehouse footprint.
distribution 39 Pallets
Another look at this integral part of the supply chain, which carries virtually every product you see in a supermarket aisle or high street store.
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44 Specialist trucks Forklifts come in all shapes and sizes. In this feature, we look at MHE designed to carry out non-standard tasks.
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