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The European Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2006 are now open for entries. Companies wishing to find out how they compare with Europe’s leading players in supply chain management should log on to to

St Modwen is seeking planning consent for a 139,350 sq m (1.5 million sq ft) scheme on a 40.47ha (100 acre) plot within the 242.81ha (600 acres) it acquired from Corus in 2004 for £17.5m at Llanarwen, Newport, South Wales.

EWS has a new track access contract with Network Rail, providing access to the rail network until the end of 2015. Keith Heller, EWS chief executive said: “This long-term contract is a milestone in achieving significant growth in freight by rail.

Scottish haulier Pollock (Scotrans) has added two new Renault Magnums to its fleet. The new 6×2 Renault Magnum 480s are the first to run in Scotland and have Pollock’s distinctive turquoise and red livery.