Clothing and accessories chain Lakeland has chosen Hellmann Worldwide Logistics to transport handbags, luggage and boxed garments from India to the UK.

Gefco is re-opening a disused rail link between two of its major UK vehicle distribution facilities at Sheerness and Corby.

Steve Allen has resigned as CEO of Nightfreight to pursue interests outside the group.

Barloworld has invested £1 million in a five year contract with Masternaut, to provide web-based vehicle tracking for 550 service vehicles.

Palletways has opened a hub in Spain to serve its growing Iberian business.

Transport secretary Ruth Kelly has promised more than £200 million to start work on a strategic freight network in the Department for Transport’s rail White Paper.

Brooks Brothers has chosen PB Logistics as its logistics partner when it expands its retail operations in the UK.

Pall-Ex has been highly commended in The Badenoch & Clark Business of the Year Award, and Hilary Devey won The Credit Suisse Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

Karren Brady, managing director of Birmingham football club, is urging women to participate in a £10 million initiative to help them secure better training and support to fulfil their potential.

Wincanton has claimed market leadership in the two man home delivery market, seven months after taking over Lane Group.