Let’s start with the good news – growth is back on the agenda after one of the toughest years on record, and the new year promises to bring new supply chain opportunities – along with a few challenges.

Maritime Group has taken over DHL Container Logistics (UK), DHL’s container arm in a share purchase deal for an undisclosed sum, and renamed it Maritime Container Logistics.

Dexion has relaunched its mobile racking system Movo, which is designed to reduce costs for new buildings and use existing storage space more profitably.

MLOG Logistics has launched two automated material handling systems designed for small and medium volume pallet storage operations.

Online retailers were still dispatching goods on Christmas Eve despite cut off dates for Christmas day having passed, according to MetaPack’s eCommerce 100 tracker.

Europa Worldwide Logistics has opened up offices in Hong Kong and Singapore following an increase in the amount of business it is carrying in the region.

Sony DADC has began a major investment programme centred on its Enfield distribution centre in response to customer ordering trends shifting from bulk buying to ordering little and often, based on next day delivery.

US car maker Chrysler has chosen Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics to provide ocean transport from North America to Europe

Olympic task

UPS has started preparing for its role as Official Logistics and Express Delivery Supporter of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Are we saying that logistics is a low skill sector where there is no need for a “new technician class”?