Palletforce has completed a major investment in a new IT system, that provides comprehensive real-time track and trace for all of the network’s depots and its customers.

The proposed London Low Emission Zone (LEZ) offers poor value for money, excludes 94 per cent of the capital’s vehicle population, and will not enable air quality targets to be met according to the Freight Transport Association.

DAF is aiming to improve flexibility and reliability with an improved CAN bus system ‘Body Builder CAN’.

Northgate has acquired the entire issued share capital of FTL, a UK fleet management company for a consideration of approximately £5.7m. Northgate says the acquisition is in line with its new strategic plan.

Ryder has won a contract to supply and maintain 300 vehicles on behalf of Gloucestershire County Council.

Nissan Renault Alliance, has renewed its UK distribution contract worth in excess of £21m with TNT Logistics.

Amtrak is looking for extra overnight parcel-sorting facilities to meet rising volumes. The company has two hubs in the West Midlands which meet current needs, but Amtrak expects continued growth in home shopping which will demand extra capacity.

Davies Turner is relocating one of its key regional distribution centres to a new facility at Cumbernauld in Scotland.

Procter & Gamble has awarded Wincanton a contract to manage re-packaging and customisation activities for its Fabric and Homecare business.

Stertil Stokvis has improved the efficiency of a series of loading bays at the 250,000 sq ft Argos NDC in Wolverhampton.