Deutsche Post DHL plans of a wide-ranging reorganisation within the Express division to create a leaner and more streamlined business.

Jungheinrich is stepping up its efforts in the used truck market in a move to deal with the thousands of forklifts expected to return from expiring contracts over the next few years.

Packaging manufacturer Huhtamaki has signed a national transport network contract with Meachers Group.

European retailer WE Fashion has selected Oracle Retail applications to support its growth, help improve profitability and operational flexibility.

American Airlines has increased its cargo capacity and frequency from Ireland to seven flights a week, following the reinstatement of daily services from Dublin to Chicago.

The government should abandon plans to hit the ports industry with sharp rises in business rates, according to the British International Freight Association.

The Freight Transport Association has issued an instructional two-disk DVD offering van and light goods vehicle drivers and their managers guidance on how to safely and legally tow trailers.

The British Industrial Truck Association has predicted an extended and significant downturn for the forklift truck industry during 2009, based on its members’ sales statistics.

James Clark, secretary general of BITA, highlights the importance of new electrical technologies such as high frequency battery chargers. “They use less mains energy than conventional chargers, and permit time-efficient ‘opportunity charging’ over breaks.

Denmark’s largest retail group Dansk Supermarked Gruppen has placed an order with Dematic to implement its Order Assembly system to consolidate the operations of its expanding general merchandise brands and reduce logistics costs.