Shepherd Neame, has selected Paragon’s routeing, scheduling and transport optimisation software as it looks to maximise load capacity and reduce mileage.

United Brands, supplier of beers, wines and spirits, has appointed Cert Octavian to handle its distribution.

Computer retailer PC World is moving to a fleet of space age lorries to distribute stock to its nationwide chain of stores.

Scolmore International Limited, a leading manufacturer and supplier of electrical accessories and interior/exterior lighting, has bought Units 3 and 4 totalling 46,000 sq ft at Wrenbridge’s 10-acre Mariner Park scheme in Tamworth, Staffordshire.

Internet giant Amazon has secured 170,000 sq ft of temporary space at Kenmore’s recently refurbished South Wales Distribution Centre, Kenfig Industrial Estate

Global toy distributor Character options has snapped up M6 a 128,168 sq ft warehouse at SEGRO’s Heywood Distribution Park so it can supply the must-have toys on most children’s Christmas lists this year, including, Peppa Pig, Spiderman, Disney Princess an

DHL is to start urban delivery trials usinga specially designed Renault truck in Lyon in January

Globalisation is having a significant impact on Europe’s logistics infrastructure. With container shipping volumes between Asia and Europe predicted by analysts, Global Insight, to grow by 17.2 per cent this year – approaching double that of 2003 – consid

Cartwright Bros (Haulage) has been awarded the “Depot of the Year” title at the Pall-Ex Gala Dinner.

Teleroute UK is launching a free offer scheme until the end of 2007 in a bid to boost awareness of the benefits of a freight exchange.