Lanarkshire-based West of Scotland Group has taken delivery of a 550bhp FH16 Volvo tractor unit, for use on its heavy haulage contracts.

Anixter International distributor of electrical wire and “C” Class inventory components has completed a cash-based acquisition of Elfort Distribution AS.

Wincanton has become the distribution partner for Würth Industrie Service GmbH.

Skills for Logistics, the Sector Skills Council has been awarded funding of up to £100,000 from the Department for Transport to investigate workforce diversity.

Renault Trucks has outlined its strategy for Euro 4 and 5 implementation.

This month sees the most exciting series of events of the logistics year, when Logistics Link Live! goes to Stoneleigh conference exhibition centre in Warwickshire.

Dale Fiddy, commercial director for Culina Logistics is leaving the company at the end of April to develop his own business opportunities.

Nissan has launched a new range of electric lift trucks, spearheaded by a unique Syncro feature which Nissan says provides “instant straight-line travel.”

Ryder has announced three new appointments to its senior management team.

The FTA’s North East Freight Council has welcomed the publication of the Tyne and Wear Freight Map.