Americana, the owner of Bench clothing, has implemented VoiteQ’s voice technology at its Manchester warehouse in a bid to increase productivity and accuracy, as well as visibility of the operation.

Matalan has extended its national warehousing contract with Wincanton for a further three years.

The European Supply Chain Excellence Awards, organised by Supply Chain Standard in partnership with PRTM, have attracted a bumper crop of entries – both in number and in quality.

Allied Bakeries is adding 93 Iveco Eurocargos to its 1,000-strong distribution fleet.

Lloyd Fraser is stepping up its environmental efforts with a mix of bio-fuel and rail freight trials.

The Freight Transport Association has welcomed the House of Commons Transport Select Committee for its “common sense approach” to road strategy, and road pricing.

Oakland International is to expand its Nippy chilled parcel service into continental Europe.

Rhys Davies Freight Logistics has chosen a bespoke fleet management system from MiX Telematics to help it maintain service levels.

The Commercial Boat Operators Association (CBOA) reckons the role water freight can play in cutting carbon emissions is being “overlooked” by the government.

FedEx Express is adding 92 hybrid-electric trucks to its global delivery fleet – doubling its capacity of hybrids to 264.