Courier company Hermes is adopting a new mobile communications system to track and trace parcels

Graco, which provides fluid handling systems and components, has awarded Kuehne + Nagel a new contract for the provision of integrated logistics services for its Australian operations

Polar Logistics, the Swedish logistics company, has joined the BDP Global Network

West Sussex-based Eurotek Office Furniture has chosen Euro 5 engined Mercedes Actros to replace some seven year old ERF tractor units

Chris Grime has become president of the Society of Operations Engineers

Vocollect, the voice picking technology specialist. has received a financial investment from private equity firm Riverside Partners

Online spending in the UK will more than double to £21.3 billion by the end of 2011, according to PayPal’s UK Online Retail Report.

Still has added four new EXU low lift trucks with load capacities of 1,600kg, 1,800kg and 2,200kg to its offering.

Groupe SEB, which owns brands including Tefal, Rowenta and Moulinex, has extended its contract with Norbert Dentressangle to handle its e-logistics for its online store Home & Cook.

P&O Ferrymasters has appointed Wim Blomme intermodal director, ahead of further expansion.