Scania is set to launch a Fixed Price Repairs programme in a bid to offer operators a more cost effective and convenient way to get common workshop repair jobs done.

Retailer ADM Londis and TDG have invested £583,000 (650,000 euros) in a voice picking system at its 90,000 sq ft warehouse and distribution facility in Johnstown, Co Kildare, to help keep up with customer demand.

FedEx Express has begun operations at its Asia Pacific hub at the Baiyun International Airport in Guangzhou, China.

Mobis Parts Europe UK (MPEUK), the parts and logistics arm of the Hyundai Group, has signed a five-year contract with Unipart.

Customs software supplier Impatex has unveiled a pan-European system for multi-national freight agents and traders.

Lufthansa Group is expanding its activities in Italy and as of 18th February 2009 Lufthansa Cargo will be adding freighter flights from Milan to New York and Chicago.

There can be few more critical aspects of supply chain management than ensuring the integrity of pharmaceutical products supplied to a patient. Counterfeit medications are a growing problem, highlighted by recent reports

A sharp downturn in the air cargo market in November meant that British Airways World Cargo saw volumes fall 8.4 per cent in the third quarter of 2008.

Coors Brewers has signed a ten-year secondary distribution agreement with drinks logistics provider Tradeteam in a deal worth more than £500 million, extending the companies’ 13 year partnership.

Reed Boardall has completed a £7 million extension at its Boroughbridge cold storage site, which is supported by a Toyota materials handling fleet.