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Distribution and postal workers in London have gone on strike for three days after the Communication Workers Union said Royal Mail refused its offer of a three month no strike deal.

Levi Strauss & Co has extended its contract with DHL Supply Chain to manage its European distribution centre in Belgium for a further three years.

Keystone Distribution UK – the logistics partner of McDonalds – has implemented a road speed data functionality to its Paragon routeing and scheduling software, to improve the accuracy of its daily transport planning.

Tesco suppliers are under pressure to meet the retailer’s strict labelling requirements – set down in a move to cut order errors and boost visibility in its supply chain.

TDG produced a “significantly improved” financial performance in 2008 with underlying operating profits increasing by 31 per cent to £26.8m on revenues ahead 10 per cent at £733.1m, according to parent company Douglas Bay Capital.

Many UK-based businesses could be forced to relocate warehouses and distribution centres to mainland Europe if the government fails to reduce the cost of fuel, according to Derrick Potter, national chairman of UKWA.