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Kerry Asia Road Transport (KART), the Thailand-based road transport company which is part of Kerry Logistics, is launching a service between Kunming in China and Bangkok.

Northern Foods division, Holland’s Pies, has taken delivery of 28 Iveco 3.5 tonne vans with custom designed temperature- controlled bodywork in a deal worth £1.2 million over four years.

Supply chain recruitment specialist, Momentum Logistics reckons the effects of widespread company downsizing will create a large pool of skilled management professionals seeking employment in 2009.

UPS has ordered 12 electric vans from British manufacturer Modec in a move to expand its green fleets.

Supply chain improvements have helped Sainsbury’s boost profits despite the slowdown in the economy. The supermarket group has reported underlying pre-tax profit up 13.3 per cent to £272m on sales up 7.6 per cent to £10.8bn.

Wrings Transport has fitted its 40-strong fleet with the latest MiX Telematics systems, designed to involve drivers more in saving fuel.