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general
5 Editorial comment Peter MacLeod wonders whether the logistics industry is undervalued in the eyes of the media and the government.
9 Newsdesk
The latest industry news, including details of a proposed logistics hub at Manchester Airport.
14 Cover story: Toyota
Toyota Material Handling UK has designated 2012 the Year of Safety, and launched a host of initiatives to drive down the risk of accidents in the workplace. The philosophy starts at home, with the Japanese manufacturer looking closely at its own operations.
18 Health & Safety A look at the built-in safety of Mitsubishi’s GRENDIA range, plus other H&S news.
42 Environment
How pallet pooling company CHEP is taking the environmental high ground, plus a look at how Sony Group has made significant carbon savings in its supply chain.
storage
46 Packaging & pallets A close look at a new piece of kit that converts traditional freight vehicles into ‘double-deckers’ by enabling them to be packed more efficiently.
52 Temporary buildings A couple of case studies to illustrate how a business can rapidly expand its covered operations thanks to temporary structures.
distribution
49 Pallet & parcel networks It’s all about retail this month, with articles featuring iForce, PallEx and Hermes showing that retailers – both etailers and high street stores – are doing very well thank you very much.
54Temperature controlled logistics
A focus on the latest news and products relevant to this significant aspect of the UK logistics industry.
handling
24 Power sources Our focus is on a name new to the industry – AvantiGas.
32Conveyors & automation In an article from Kiva Systems, we look at how robotics have found a place in today’s modern, efficient warehouse.
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