BA World Cargo has unveiled a new £15m premium handling facility at London Heathrow. The new transit shed, called Premia, is expected to begin full operations this month.

The Department for Transport is investigating the cost of rail rolling stock leases. It is concerned that there is a lack of effective competition within the market and lack of transparency as to how leasing charges are applied.

Home Delivery Network has launched a specialised delivery service for parcels over 25kg.

Transport companies are at a loss over complex regulations and rising fuel prices, with many claiming they do not know what to do, according to a survey commissioned by Keyfuels.

Volvo has been given a £4.5m grant by the energy authorities in Sweden for the development of a third-generation di methyl ether (DME) engine for heavy vehicles.

Commercial vehicle bodybuilder GRP Westbury, is changing its name to Trumac Group Ltd.

Suttons tanker division has bought 26 new Volvo FM-440 six by two tractor units for 44 tonne operation.

Hatsu Marine has added more post-Panamax container vessels to its fleet.

Famous Pacific Shipping has extended its network coverage in Central Europe, with the appointment of a new general agent for Austria, the Czech Republic and Hungary.

Wincanton has appointed Mark Ness development director Continental Europe to help develop its pan-European business.