All rail freight services in Europe were opened up to competition from 1 January.

Although rail freight is growing it has struggled to keep up with the overall rise in transport activity, but, says Malory Davies, there is now the promise of more access for bigger loads at lower cost.

The British International Freight Association is looking for a new director general to replace Colin Beaumont.

Miller Brothers Retail has chosen Home Delivery Network to deliver items over 25 kilos using its two-man operation.

Argos is expanding operations its 500,000 sq ft Wincanton operated site distribution centre at Max Park in Corby as a result of the relocation of its Wolverhampton operation along with the growth in the successful growth of the Argos Extra product range a

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Meridian IQ has appointed Kevin Miles logistics manager with responsibility for its 33,000 square foot regional facility at Hemel Hempstead.

Many organisations in the transport & logistics sector admit they are failing to prepare for disruption, despite recording a dramatic increase in the level of upheaval caused by extreme weather conditions and high levels of people and skills loss, accordi

Gefco is developing a 38,000 sq ft international hub in Warrington.

Staples, the stationer, has chosen DHL Exel to supply its UK stores from depots in Milton Keynes and Daventry.