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

The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT) has welcomed the government’s plans to fund large scale projects promoting cycling in cities and national parks, but has urged it to also consider trucks and busses

Hoyer has acquired part of the Antwerp Combinant terminal, held by Belgium’s Inter Ferry Boats, to reinforce the company’s presence at the European transport hub

JDA Software Group has released the latest version of its supply chain planning suite, which it says will provide its customers with greater control of complex supply chains

Cargo revenue was down 5.2 per cent to HK$11.3bn (£936m) at Cathay Pacific in the first half of 2013, the company said in its interim statement