Seven Limited has acquired Cold Chain Instruments (CCI), the Worthing based manufacturer of the TranScan range of temperature recording devices.

Italian tyre manufacturer Pirelli is consigning its German logistics operations with TNT Logistics.

Only half of logistics companies have a Business Contingency Plan (BCP) in place, according to a survey by the Chartered Management Institute.

HFT Forklifts has won a £1.6m contract to supply the forklift fleet for Larchlap, a UK manufacturer of garden fence panels.

Greene King has invested over £8 million in a new bottling hall, in its home town of Bury St Edmunds.

TDG has secured the fuel distribution contract for Tesco, in the south west and south east of England.

Symbol and Peak Technologies, have both been chosen by Virgin Atlantic Airways, to supply RFID technology to track critical aeroplane components, moving from its Heathrow base.

The Freight Transport Association says that the next edition of the Highway Code should contain a special section dealing with commercial vehicles, similar to the current sections dedicated to pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists.

Financial Secretary to the Treasury, John Healey, has announced that government grants will be available to help businesses adapt to the new duty stamps scheme.

VT Group, the support services and ship building company, has purchased Lex Vehicle Solutions in an £87m acquisition from RAC (part of Aviva).