NYK Logistics has expanded its operation to meet increased volumes for automotive castings company, Meridian Technologies United Kingdom.

Philips Electronics has picked UPS to redesign and operate its global service parts logistics network, in a move to improve customer service at its Medical Systems division.

Linde has announced that it is launching a new range of electric counterbalance forklift trucks.

Global isotank operator Suttons International is expanding its fleet to meet increasing demand in both deep-sea and short-sea European markets.

DHL Exel Supply Chain has won a £75m, five-year contract with Canon (UK). DHL Exel will manage Canon’s UK logistics operations including;

Matthews Transport has joined the Fortec Pallet Distribution Network, taking responsibility for the Manchester ‘M’ postcode. The company celebrates its 30th anniversary next year.

HFT Forklifts has won a £1.6m contract to supply the forklift fleet for Larchlap, a UK manufacturer of garden fence panels. The 78 vehicle fleet is expected to be operational at Larchlap’s four depots in England, Scotland and Wales by June.

“We are a polluter,” said Ken Hall, vice president of Prologis told delegates. “We recognise that we have a responsibility.” Prologis along with other leading developers, has been developing more environmentally friendly warehouses.

Professor Alan McKinnon, director of Logistics Research at Heriot -Watt University, told delegates that at any given time, there is £460m worth of freight in transit on UK roads.

The government must speed up its plans for introducing road pricing, according to a new report from the CILT (UK). It said it welcomes the government’s commitment to road pricing as being the only effective way to tackle congestion.