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Wincanton has won a contract with Volkswagen Logistics to deliver workshop equipment including tools, engines, packaging and rejected goods to seven locations from its operation in Braunschweig.

Arlington Securities has paid £14m for a vacant shed in Burton-on-Trent as the appetite for investing in distribution property continues unabated.

Psion Teklogix has launched the 8580 and 8590 vehicle-mounted computers, designed for optimum performance in harsh environments and provide forklift operators with real time access to warehouse management tools, ensuring rapid data capture.

Unipart Logistics is launching a fully integrated RFID and GPS-enabled vehicle telematics system that enables logistics managers to track loads, assets, vehicles and trailers throughout the entire supply chain in real time.

Datalogic has launched the Dragon family of hand held laser scanners designed to withstand the toughest environmental conditions.

Thysen Krupp Materials has taken 13,669 sq ft of warehouse and storage space at Denton Parkway Business Park at more than £6 psf for a seven-year lease.

Making operators absolutely liable for all offences committed by their drivers is unacceptable and unworkable, the Freight Transport Association has told the Department for Transport which is consulting on amended EU drivers’ hours rules from 11 April.