International road hauliers based in the UK are doing no more than treading water against their European counterparts, according to figures published by the Department for Transport.

U-Freight is rebranding its international ocean freight forwarding activities, under the U-Ocean banner.

The charity CLIC Sargent, which cares for children suffering from cancer, called on Circle Express, to aid it in a crucial CD launch for the World Cup.

Italia Marittima and Zim are to launch a new weekly trans-atlantic service in early August 2006.

The new Dubai World Central Airport and its six runways are due for completion next year. It will be the world’s largest passenger and cargo hub, capable of handling 12 million tons of cargo each year.

Official statistics for Irish air exports for the first quarter of 2006 show IAM, Ireland’s largest GSSA, performing ahead of the market with eight per cent growth, against an overall market increase of seven per cent. IAM says it now controls 20 per cent

German DIY retailer Max Bahr has renewed its contract with TNT Logistics to manage its central warehouse in Hamburg.

Target Express the UK partner and founding member of NetExpress Europe, has expanded its Eastern European connections.

Akzo Nobel Decorative Coatings has renewed its distribution contract with TNT Logistics.

Weight Watchers has chosen Christian Salvesen to handle its home delivery transport delivering more than 750,000 parcels a year direct to “Leaders” homes throughout the UK.