Along with companies in other sectors, many third party logistics suppliers are struggling to fill the holes in their pension funds. Malory Davies looks at the implications.

When you write a regular column it can often be difficult to think of burning topics to churn out month in, month out (unless you’re Jeremy Clarkson who gets loads of new models each week and even gets to drive them!).

The Buncefield explosion has proved to be a harsh lesson for those companies that did not have appropriate insurance. Charlie Jacoby looks at the issues.

The West Midlands remains a nagging little sister to the East Midlands, constantly reminding it that, despite the East’s beauty in the eyes of logistics occupiers, the West can pull in the fancymen too, says Charlie Jacoby.

Hans-Herbert Schultz has been appointed the new managing director of Jungheinrich UK, to be based in Milton Keynes.

Rapid economic growth in Asia means that demand for warehouses is rising rapidly. Charlie Jacoby looks the development hot spots.

HelioSlough’s rail freight depot proposal for Radlett, Hertfordshire, faces opposition from residents.

The Barcode Warehouse is investing £500,000 to expand its sales and stock area by 613 sq m, following an increase in online sales by 37 per cent.

Wincanton, has installed Castell’s Salvo Drive-Away Prevention System across all 11 loading bays of its West Thurrock site.

The Freight Transport Association has appointed two new vice presidents to support FTA President John Russell.