Tougher standards for the London Low Emission Zone came into effect on Tuesday, 3rd January. Trucks must now meet Euro 4 standards rather than Euro 3

Logistics Manager will be back with the first Daily News Alert of 2012 on Wednesday, 4th January

The European Commission has set out plans to modernise public procurement within the European Union saying it had become a priority in view of current budgetary constraints

BIFA will announce the winners of its annual Freight Service Awards at its annual lunch and awards hosted by TV personality Christine Hamilton on 19th January

Logistics provider Dachser says it intends to intensify its driver training and recruiting initiatives in the coming year

Eurofred, the air conditioning distributor, has signed a five year contract with Ceva Logistics to handle distribution of products in Spain

The Freight Transport Association has welcomed the decision by Transport for London not to penalise operators that do not comply with the new Low Emission Zone rules provided they can prove that they have ordered retrofit systems ahead of the 3rd January

The period after Christmas promises to be a busy one for home delivery companies with consumers predicted to spend £186m online on Christmas Day alone, according to IMRG

Akabo Media organises a series of outstanding conferences and exhibitions each year – here’s a reminder of what is coming up in the first half of 2012

Asda has awarded Clipper a ten year contract to provide logistics operations for the George clothing business from its new £40m distribution centre at Wynyard near Teesport