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.
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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.
Glass container manufacturer Ardagh Glass has extended its partnership with logistics specialist Norbert Dentressangle for a further five years, continuing its 32 year relationship.
Small and medium businesses looking to upgrade their commercial fleet could get a better deal at auction, according to vehicle auction company BCA.
Transport secretary Ruth Kelly has rejected proposals to trial more efficient lorries, claiming that they are impractical in the UK.
Raising kerbside loading limits from 20 to 40 minutes has helped to reduce the number of Penalty Charge Notices received by operators by up to 75 per cent, according to the Freight Transport Association.
British Airways World Cargo is set to increase its fuel surcharge to 75 pence from 13 June due to heightened fuel prices.
Challenger Lighting Services has taken delivery of two new Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.7 tonne vans, as it gradually replaces its 22-strong fleet.
Covering technology company CopriSystems has enlisted the help of military vehicle experts BAE Land Systems to build a new mobile workshop based on a 3.5 tonne Mitsubishi Fuso Canter.
