“The government’s guidelines for fuel efficiency in HGV fleets, do not go far enough to encourage haulage companies to adopt industry best practice and reduce their fuel bills”

Meachers Transport & Warehousing has taken delivery of its first five Iveco Stralis Active Space tractor units. The five AS440S43TX/P’s have been supplied by local Iveco distributor Hendy Van & Truck and join a 70-strong fleet, comprised entirely of ERF a

Bulk and container haulier, Bulmers Logistics, has taken delivery of 10 new 6×2 Renault Premiums as the company continues to expand its business.

UPS has appointed Jim Barber to managing director, UPS UK & Ireland. Barber replaces Bill Caplan, who has taken on a post with UPS in the United States.

Thinking on a global scale is becoming more and more important for companies, with an increasing amount of manufacturing coming out of China.

“We are a polluter” said Ken Hall, vice president of Prologis, and “we recognise that we have a responsibility.”

Some companies outsource as a matter of course, while others have been taking supply chain operations back in-house.

Managing change in a retail supply chain is a problem that many retail supply chain directors have to face at some point, but few will experience the challenge of combining two supply chains into one.

GeoPost, a subsidiary of the French Groupe La Poste, has reported a recorded turnover of £1.73 billion in 2005, representing an increase of 6.2 per cent.

ASG Services is due to launch its new Rack End Cover at this year’s Logistics Link Live! show.