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Swindon-based Howard Tenens has joined the Pall-Ex pallet distribution network.

Ossian Retail Group, the Glasgow-based retailer which owns Au Naturale and Internaçionale stores, has awarded Ramage Group a £7.5m contract to distribute homeware products to Au Naturale High Street and retail park stores throughout the UK.

Swisslog is to design and implement a new picking and storage system for US retailer Target Corporation, “This order allows us to deepen our relationship with Target”, said Charles Teissonnière, president of Swisslog’s warehouse and distribution solutions

The Freight Transport Association has launched a London Van Guide providing details of parking restrictions on London’s streets as well as highlighting PCN hotspots and other useful information.

Deutsche Post’s takeover of Exel at the end of 2005 led to the largest integration programme the industry has ever seen but that is complete and the company is looking to make the most of the benefits. Graham Inglis, chief executive officer, UK, Middle Ea

Downsizing vehicles has provided significant savings on fuel costs for a Bristol courier company.

Business Post has reported sales up 17 per cent to £326m although pre-tax profit, at £11.

Key Safety Systems, the supplier of automotive safety systems has selected Ryder for logistics management services supporting all of Key Safety’s European and North American operations.

The British Industrial Truck Association has unveiled a new corporate image to help increase awareness of its role promoting best practice and safety within the materials handling industry.

Smith Electric Vehicles has won its first order from the Royal Mail – one of each of the Edison and Newton delivery vehicles, for trials.