Truck registrations were given a “temporary boost” in September thanks to the new ‘59 plate and the end of availability of the reduced pollution certificate for Euro 4 and 5 trucks, according to the latest statistics from the Society of Motor Manufacturer

Agility Europe has appointed Sjaak Poot country manager in Portugal, reporting directly to Francesc Casamitjana, chief executive of Agility’s area south, comprising Portugal, Spain and Italy.

Cold store specialist O Turner Insulation has chosen Stertil Stokvis’ RapidRoll doors to improve insulation and the smooth running of the loading bay area at its client MBL’s distribution centre in Wellingborough, Northants.

Smart Logistics in the Netherlands has signed a contract with Four Soft Netherlands to automate its freight forwarding operations by implementing its 4S eTrans SME at multiple locations.

Dematic will be unveiling its Voice+ Laser Trucks system at Logistics Link North in Doncaster on 13th and 14th October.

Volkswagen Logistics has extended its contract with NYK to provide inbound logistics for the delivery of components into Bentley Motors’ manufacturing facility in Crewe.

One in five fleet managers and owner operators is unaware of the Euro 5 legislative changes that came into effect on 1st October, according to lubricant provider Castrol.

Storage system and mezzanine floor manufacturer Redirack has appointed Andrew Forsythe managing director, effective 1st November 2009.

An outstanding array of Europe’s leading supply chain and logistics thinkers will be speaking at Demand Driven Supply Chain 2009 – the conference for delivering operational and strategic competitive advantage.

A record number of consignments has passed through APC Overnight’s hub in the last quarter, according to marketing director Jon Barber.