British Airways World Cargo has reported £673 million in sales (flown revenue plus fuel surcharges) for the year beginning April 2008 – a 9.4 per cent increase against the same period last year.
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PSV Transport Systems has taken delivery of two load-lugging Sprinter 311CDIs – one fitted with an Eco-Start fuel-saving system – and a pair of Vito 115CDI Dualiner Sports.
Courier network CitySprint has won a three-year contract extension with RS Components UK, distributor of electronic, electrical, electromechanical and industrial products.
CHEP has opened a new eco-friendly UK service centre at Hoddesdon in Hertfordshire, which is being run by Norbert Dentressangle.
Fresh produce supplier Marshalls has picked an Active Transport Management System from Isotrak to improve the tracking of its delivery fleet.
Horticultural specialist Allensmore Nurseries has chosen a map-based routeing and scheduling system from Paragon Software Systems.
The Freight Transport Association’s Essential Services Working Group is joining forces with the Utilities Transport Association to host the Utilities and Civil Engineering Conference in June.
The motor industry has been at the forefront in the development of sophisticated supply chain concepts. Just-in-time deliveries and bespoke sequencing centres have both been refined in the industry.
Confectionary manufacturer Swizzels Matlow has chosen IPP Logipal as its pallet provider. The company makes Love Hearts along with Parma Violets, Rainbow Drops, Double Dip, Drumstick Lollies, Snap & Crackle and Refreshers.
DHL is to become the “Official Logistics Partner” for carbon neutral logistics services for the UN Climate Conference 2009 in Copenhagen (COP15) following an agreement with the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.