Peter Brett Associates has invested in a package of geographic analysis and digital mapping products from MapMechanics, the specialist systems house in mobile management, scheduling and geographic information systems and data.

Multipart has launched its integrated systems platform – Msys.

IBS has appointed Lennart Bernard chief financial officer.

Inchcape Shipping Services has launched a PDA Mobile compatible web site – suitable for use with Palm, Pocket PC, Smartphone, Mobile or other small screen devices.

Minorplanet’s Vehicle Management Information System proved a life safer for a German truck driver who fell ill at the wheel.

Scania has produced a Euro 5 engine without exhaust after-treatment.

Volvo has produced seven demonstration trucks with nine litre diesel engines modified to operate on seven different types of renewable liquid and gaseous fuels.

Bott, which makes in-vehicle storage equipment, has upgraded its trailer fleet with three curtainsiders from Schmitz Cargobull.

Kuehne + Nagel has begun construction of a facility in Dubai Logistics City, set to become the world’s largest supply chain community.

Deutsche Post and Lufthansa are launching a joint cargo airline based in Leipzig, in which they will each hold a 50 per-cent stake.