TNT Post has submitted plans for a 400,000 sq ft distribution centre to South Derbyshire District Council on land known as Burnaston Cross.

Drinks company Constellation has opened its 800,000 sq ft bottling and distribution hub in Avonmouth.

In addition to the many distracting financial challenges that supply chain and procurement directors face, many are charged with delivering on promises set-out in corporate policies on reducing carbon emissions. The problem facing senior management

Cargolux Airlines International S.A. has appointed privately owned transport and logistics company, Cranleigh Freight Services, to handle its road feeder services inbound and outbound between the UK and Luxembourg.

D S Smith has extended its contract with Bibby Distribution at its Featherstone factory for a further three years.

Birmingham-based van maker LDV is reported to have asked the government for millions of pounds in loans to tide it over while it goes ahead with plans for a management buyout.

Manhattan Associates has reported sales of £30 million ($42.8 million) for the Europe, Middle East and Africa region during 2008, a 16 per cent increase compared to the previous year.

Choice Logistics, the global service parts logistics provider, has appointed Rob Van Doorn as director for operations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Asia Pacific.

Haulage company Arthur Oakley Transport has joined the Palletforce network.

Huck Nets UK, a Bridport-based netting company, has appointed Shears Bros Transport to manage its logistics for deliveries across the country, and has branded one of Shears’ vehicles.