The Forum of Private Business says Conservative proposals to lower fuel duty by imposing road pricing charges could place extra burdens on smaller businesses and be difficult to implement.
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Amtrak has extended its delivery network worldwide through a strategic alliance with SkyNet Worldwide Express.
Penauille Servisair Cargo, an air cargo handler, has taken delivery of its first trailers from Boalloy. Six curtainsiders have joined the 33 strong trailer fleet within the Penauille operation at Manchester Airport.
Agents Atisreal and NAI Fuller Peiser are banking on a shortage of good quality warehousing in Bristol to boost the chances of a successful letting of the recently refurbished Coors building at Aztec West, Bristol.
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.
Walkers Midshire Foods has installed the new Toshiba B-SA4 industrial bar code printer to meet its growing demand for increased label production.
Skills for Logistics has appointed John Lister to its board of directors. Lister has over 25 years experience working in the courier sector and currently is the owner and managing director of London-based Reuter Brooks Couriers.
Grahams Dairies has acquired 2.91 acres for a new depot to supply milk and other dairy products to Glasgow and the surrounding areas.
Direct UK has expanded its operation at Heywood Distribution Park.
Babcock & Brown Infrastructure, which owns PD Ports, has bought 51 per cent of Water Container Transport (WCT), the second largest inland (canal based) container port in Europe by volume.