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

Procter & Gamble has opened its Northern Service Centre incorporating a Swisslog automated pallet warehouse solution.

GH Cook has replaced its overhead cranes with two Combilift 4-way forklifts at its Sheffield facility.

Nissan has launched its new TX Syncro range of three-wheeled forklifts.

Norbert Dentressangle Logistics has secured a five-year renewal to manage Ikea’s Doncaster distribution centre.

Baylis Distribution has re-branded the company as Baylis Logistics.

Skills for Logistics, the Sector Skills Council has unveiled its new “Experience Counts” project, which involves the design and delivery of short customer care learning packages in both print and electronic formats.