Davies & Robson has carried out a transport strategy review and tender process for Toyota Material Handling UK.

Construction firm Skanska has adopted supply chain accreditation scheme BuildingConfidence, which is managed by Achilles.

Structural building products supplier Simpson Strong-Tie has extended its contract with Palletways Birmingham to provide UK-wide distribution, as well as deliveries to Europe.

Forklift truck maker Narrow Aisle is reporting an increase in new truck orders and an upturn in short term rental activity in the UK and mainland European markets.

Ideal Stelrad Group, supplier of central heating boilers and radiators, has selected ORTEC Advanced Planning Solutions to optimise its supply chain and further reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

Ceva Logistics has launched a new range of returnable plastic containers (RPCs) through its materials handling arm in Australia, Ceva Pallecon.

Smiths Electrics Vehicles’ largest electric delivery truck has taken to the roads in the US today for the first time.

Hugh Featherstone, former director general of the Freight Transport Association has died at the age of 83.

Office supplies wholesaler VOW has signed two contracts with Gist, extending the two companies longstanding relationship.

Honda UK Manufacturing has extended its contract with NYK Logistics for a further two years, supporting the reintroduction of production at its Swindon plant and to create new efficiencies in the supply chain.