British Airways has bought 12 Airbus A380 and 24 Boeing 787 aircraft as replacements for 34 of its long haul fleet, which will add an extra 170 tonnes a day to its cargo capacity.
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EU drivers’ hours rules will be relaxed in areas outside the Foot and Mouth disease risk area to allow movement of animals, transport secretary Ruth Kelly has announced.
Christian Salvesen is backing a takeover bid from French group Norbert Dentressangle that values the business at £254.4m.
Chevron has chosen DHL Exel to deliver fuel to hospitals, airports and Texaco-branded forecourts throughout the Republic of Ireland for the next three years.
Jungheinrich has completed a 40 million euro restructuring process at its Norderstedt reach truck production factory.
International air freight demand grew six per cent in August, its strongest rate of growth for 16 months, according to IATA.
Japanese motor company Isuzu is expanding its range of trucks to include 10/11, 12, 15 and 18 tonners.
Princes Foods has renewed its contract with Boughey Distribution.
Deutsche Post and Lufthansa are launching a joint cargo airline based in Leipzig, in which they will each hold a 50 per-cent stake.
Culina Logistics plans to open its fourth UK distribution centre at Haverhill Business Park in Suffolk.
