The government has promised that an extra £1 billion will be invested in major transport projects next year to stimulate the economy.

Lloyd Fraser Contracts has chosen Vacu-Lug’s tyre fleet management system for its Manor Bakeries contract.

UPS is now fully operational at its Tamworth ground hub, the company’s largest facility in the UK and second largest in Europe after the air hub in Cologne.

DHL Express is the latest and the largest logistics company to sign the Skills Pledge, an initiative under which employers promise to train their staff to at least a NVQ Level 2 (the equivalent of five GCSEs).

The Lloyd Fraser Group has taken delivery of 56 Scania tractor units and 17 Don-Bur eco-friendly double-deck trailers

Ravenbourne Developments has secured planning permission for a 180,000 sq ft industrial scheme in Sittingbourne, Kent.

Kuehne + Nagel has appointed Tim Scharwath head of the North West Europe region, effective from 1st January 2009.

The British International Freight Association has called for the government to scrap the tax on empty property, which it says is to blame for the demolition of buildings that developers can’t sell.

Freight Forwarder Rhenus Logistics has agreed a 70,000 sq ft pre-let on warehouse space at Gallan Park, Cannock from Birmingham based Gallan Group.

Online bookseller Better World Books has taken a 15,000 sq ft warehouse and office base at Castle Industrial Centre at Queensferry Road.