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Logistics operator Norfolkine has taken delivery of refrigerated trailers from Gray & Adams which are 92 per cent recyclable.

Germans spend 10.2 billion hours a year sorting out customer service enquiries, by far the most in Europe, according to the latest pan European customer service survey conducted by DHL Express.

Kerry Asia Road Transport (KART), the Thailand-based road transport company which is part of Kerry Logistics, is launching a service between Kunming in China and Bangkok.

Northern Foods division, Holland’s Pies, has taken delivery of 28 Iveco 3.5 tonne vans with custom designed temperature- controlled bodywork in a deal worth £1.2 million over four years.

Supply chain recruitment specialist, Momentum Logistics reckons the effects of widespread company downsizing will create a large pool of skilled management professionals seeking employment in 2009.

UPS has ordered 12 electric vans from British manufacturer Modec in a move to expand its green fleets.

Supply chain improvements have helped Sainsbury’s boost profits despite the slowdown in the economy. The supermarket group has reported underlying pre-tax profit up 13.3 per cent to £272m on sales up 7.6 per cent to £10.8bn.