Transport and logistics company Gondrand Group has extended its existing partnership with Kewill by selecting its integrated freight forwarding system to help boost its global positioning.

DPS International has launched the latest version of its logixcentral vehicle routeing and scheduling system www.logixcentral.com, which is designed to be cost effective for fleets of all sizes and is said to help to reduce fuel usage.

NYK Logistics UK has appointed Steve Russell as sales director following a consultancy role at the company.

DHL Express has opened a global head office in Bonn, Germany to house its international management team and help consolidate global operations.

FedEx Express plans to assist its European trade growth by extending its hub in Roissy-Charles de Gaulle in Paris and building a new environmentally-friendly facility in Cologne.

Wincanton’s policy of expanding in growing markets helped it push its underlying operating profit up 15 per cent to 52.4m in the year to 31 March. As the same time sales rose by 12 per cent to £2.16bn.

A number of innovative fork lift truck technologies were unveiled at this year’s CeMat trade fair show.

There is a strong correlation between sustainability and the future supply chain of the consumer products and retail industry, according to a new study by the Global Commerce Initiative together with Capgemini.

Logistics Showroom, the new format exhibition held at Solar, Magna Park on 21st and 22nd May, attracted a record number of visitors, increasing attendance by 20 per cent.

Glass container manufacturer Ardagh Glass has extended its partnership with logistics specialist Norbert Dentressangle for a further five years, continuing its 32 year relationship.