Ceva is to acquire forwarding group EGL for about £1 billion ($2bn).

Fujitsu has extended its logistics contract with DHL Exel for five years.

The Department for Transport has revealed that the number of road goods vehicles travelling to mainland Europe has risen by 3 per cent since 2006.

Eight pallet operators have joined forces to form the Association of Pallet Networks to represent the interests of its members.

The Freight Transport Association has secured agreement to longer periods for loading and unloading at kerbsides.

Business Post has reported sales up 17 per cent to £326m although pre-tax profit, at £11.

Swindon-based Howard Tenens has joined the Pall-Ex pallet distribution network.

JDR Distribution has launched moved4u.com, a business delivery service which offers a regional consolidation gateway, with fast, flexible and cost-effective single or multi-drop delivery options.

The Freight Transport and Road Haulage Associations are joining forces to provide CPC training.

The Institute of Grocery Distribution has launched a three step system designed to help the industry minimise the environmental impact of transporting food and groceries.