Ken Abram has closed its doors after 44 years owing to increasingly difficult trading conditions and the loss of key contracts.

From May this year, all UK lorry drivers will be obliged to work on Universal Time Co-ordinated (UTC), when the new EU digital tachograph regulations come into force.

TNT Newsfast, incorporating TNT Network Logistics, has taken delivery of 327 new vehicles as it continues to invest in its expanding business.

DTS Clipper, has won a short-term contract with retail brand George, to distribute the Back to School ranges in Asda stores, George High Street and Asda Living stores.

Evergreen has launched a web site providing detailed sailing schedules and transhipment information and also shows information on first leg vessels.

John Lewis, director general of the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association, says he is “cautiously optimistic” after a meeting with Transport for London

Suttons Transport Group is the first UK logistics service provider to become a signatory to the European Road Safety Charter.

EWS has a new track access contract with Network Rail, providing access to the rail network until the end of 2015. Keith Heller, EWS chief executive said: “This long-term contract is a milestone in achieving significant growth in freight by rail.

Siemens Logistics and Assembly Systems changed its name to Dematic last month. It will continue to be a wholly-owned subsidiary of Siemens Holdings.

TNT has awarded Astec Conveyors a contract to design a reversible materials handling system at its new £8.2m