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Briggs Equipment UK, which acquired Finning Materials Handling in September, has launched the new NR-N range of Cat Lift Trucks.

Mitsubishi has launched its RBN series reach truck perform with what it describes as the “revolutionary Visionmast”.

Retailers are trialling a system from DHL Exel Supply Chain that uses advances in web-based CCTV and RFID technology to tackle the problems of through-the-night deliveries.

Logistics Learning Alliance in conjunction with the Fritz Institute and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport has launched a unique qualification – the Fritz Certification in Humanitarian Logistics.

Christian Salvesen has warned that the business environment remains challenging “and margins in many of our markets are under pressure”.

A key part of the tender process is modelling the distribution operations for a prospective client, which typically supplies three, six or 12 months of historical order data.

Argos has completed a three month trial with Wincanton to recycle its electrical and electronic returns ahead of the introduction of the electrical waste legislation (WEEE) next year.

RH Freight has formed a partnership with German transport company Cordes & Simon. RH exports twice weekly to Germany and in return daily shipments are sent from Villingen-Schwenningen to RH’s hubs in West Thurrock and Nottingham.