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Paccar, parent company of DAF Trucks, reported lower revenues and net income for the first quarter of 2009, reflecting the impact of a slower economy on freight shipments and truck purchases worldwide, according to chairman and chief executive Mark Pigott

The United Kingdom Warehousing and Skills for Logistics have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work together on the development of a series of nationally recognised qualifications for the logistics industry.

Inter Marine Container Lines (IMCL) has expanded the range ports it links with DCT Gdansk by opening a weekly service to Rotterdam from May.

A new European directive on whole vehicle type approval (ECWVTA) is coming into force with the aim of ensuring that all new commercial vehicles across the European Union meet the same safety and environmental standards.

IPP Logipal has opened a new pallet depot in Leicester in partnership with logistics company The Widdowson Group, following a number of business wins in the Midlands.

The Olympic Delivery Authority is sending 57 per cent of deliveries to the Olympic Park for construction by rail, exceeding the sustainability target set out by the Sustainable Development Strategy.