Bedford-based independent brewer Charles Wells has selected Gazeley’s G.Park Bedford as the location of its new national distribution hub.

Chartered surveyor Sanderson Weatherall has increased its presence in the industrial property market with the appointment of Jonathan Simpson to its office on Teesside and Andrew Carphin to its Newcastle office.

Stoke-on-Trent based Staffordshire CV has been appointed an official Renault Trucks Distributor. In addition to its repairer franchise, the company will sell the whole range of Renault vans and trucks.

British Airways Regional Cargo is using a sophisticated web based vehicle tracking service to record the minute by minute movement of air cargo.

NYK Logistics Europe has expanded its logistics services network through the purchase of Lorang France by its subsidiary NYK Logistics (France).

Linde AG is rebranding its materials handling division in preparation for its sale. The new independent holding company known as Kion group, will consist of Linde AG’s three brands; Linde, Still and OM.

Culina Logistics has set up a dedicated co-packing area at its Prime Point distribution centre in Staffordshire to meet growing demand for reworked products from customers.

Direct UK has expanded its operation at Heywood Distribution Park.

Argos has completed a three month trial with Wincanton to recycle its electrical and electronic returns ahead of the introduction of the electrical waste legislation (WEEE) next year.

The Forum of Private Business says Conservative proposals to lower fuel duty by imposing road pricing charges could place extra burdens on smaller businesses and be difficult to implement.