The parcels market has seen a convergence of B2B, B2C and C2C services as the growth in home shopping has made consumers increasingly attractive to serve, according to a study be Apex Insight

CH Robinson Worldwide has appointed Ivo Aris to director of global forwarding for CH Robinson Europe

Intertruck has unveiled a satellite navigation system for HGV drivers that includes cyclist alert and London ‘journey planner’ features

Peak-Ryzex has completed construction of its managed services centre at its 16,600 sq ft site in Chippenham, UK

Japanese Logistics firm Hankyu Hanshin Express plans to roll out Kewill’s freight forwarding software across its operations in the UK.

Chemicals firm Impact Fluid Solutions has awarded a multi-year contract to MIQ Logistics, to handle global logistics services, to gain greater control over their transport spend, and increased visibility to their supply chain.

Kuehne + Nagel has appointed Dr Detlef Trefzger as chief executive officer. He takes on the role with immediate effect

Transport and logistics firm Europa Worldwide has been sold to Andrew Baxter, a former owner of RH Freight, effective of yesterday for an undisclosed amount

Royal Mail Sameday has implemented DA Systems’ transport management solution, to support its significant medium term growth plans

TNT Express Worldwide has invested in a new scanning facility at Suvarnabhumi Airport, in Bangkok, Thailand, to detect microscopic particle presence of both drugs and explosives