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n expected 38 per cent increase in trade between the 25 EU member states by 2010 will place a great emphasis on ports and sea motorways. What will be the new pattern of demand for distribution centres? By Simon Lloyd

TDG has signed 10 million euros worth of contracts with food manufacturer Boyne Valley to provide chilled warehousing and the national distribution of Boyne’s food and non-food products in Ireland, for five years.

The port dominates the UK market for importing fresh produce, with almost one million tonnes of fruit arriving at Sheerness every year.

Ascroft Transport has taken delivery of two FH-520 Tractor Units specified with a range of home comforts any driver would appreciate.

Associated British Ports has rejected a takeover bid of 730 pence a share saying that it is “wholly inadequate”.