Suffolk-based Anglia Freight has appointed ATS Euromaster as its sole tyre service provider after it outlined potential to increase the performance of tyres across its 27 trucks and 35 trailers.

TDG has invested in a new aviation fuel fleet following a deal to supply a number of airports in the UK.

Skillweb has launched a text and email alert tool for home deliveries which can automatically update the customer on the progress of a parcel, including when the consignment is 30 minutes away.

Office supplies wholesaler VOW has enlisted Gist to take over delivery operations in the South West in a new £3 million contract, extending its existing relationship with the firm.

Supply chain initiatives helped DIY group Kingfisher push its retail profits up 23.5 per cent to £277m in the first half of its financial year on sales up 1.4 per cent to £5.1bn.

JF Hillebrand has donated 50 bulk flexitanks to the Chile earthquake relief effort.

Kawasaki has chosen Gefco for warehousing and distribution of its motorbikes, jet skis, all terrain 4-wheel vehicles and power products that include hedge trimmers, grass cutters and strimmers.

Geodis has acquired French small parcel express delivery company Ciblex, in a bid to reinforce its position in the parcel sector.

The Storage Equipment Centre has completed the design, supply and installation of Domino’s Pizza Group’s storage facility its hub in Milton Keynes.

Kanes Foods has signed a contract with Briggs Equipment, the UK’s national Cat Lift Truck distributor, after it demonstrated it could reduce costs by deploying its Speedshield fleet management system.