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FedEx Express plans to assist its European trade growth by extending its hub in Roissy-Charles de Gaulle in Paris and building a new environmentally-friendly facility in Cologne.

Wincanton’s policy of expanding in growing markets helped it push its underlying operating profit up 15 per cent to 52.4m in the year to 31 March. As the same time sales rose by 12 per cent to £2.16bn.

There is a strong correlation between sustainability and the future supply chain of the consumer products and retail industry, according to a new study by the Global Commerce Initiative together with Capgemini.

Logistics Showroom, the new format exhibition held at Solar, Magna Park on 21st and 22nd May, attracted a record number of visitors, increasing attendance by 20 per cent.

Bakery company Greggs has installed Paragon routeing and scheduling software, following a trial at its Manchester bakery, which helped reduce its fleet size by eight vehicles resulting in an estimated annual saving of £200,000.