The findings of the Burns freight taxes inquiry were released in a press briefing yesterday (22nd November 2005), announcing that 96 per cent of all road hauliers see no level playing field with foreign operators.

The UK may need dedicated freight rail lines due to the rising volume of imported coal being moved by train, according to a Network Rail executive.

High street retailer Boots, has recently signed up global logistics company Exel to assist with its legal requirements in recycling packaging waste.

Schoeller Arca Systems (SA Systems), has announced the purchase of Basic Industrial Plastic Pallets (BIPP).

About one in six British HGV drivers is said to be suffering from a form of sleep disorder and may require medical help, a study says.

Gladman Developments has launched the UK’s largest speculative industrial development at Sherburn-in-Elmet, near Leeds.

Stevenage transport company Beattie Brothers has switched its palletised distribution network to PalletFORCE.

The combination of a fall in trade and increased capacity at the principal deep-sea container ports, has meant that the severe congestion experienced in 2004 has been much reduced this year.

Supply chain specialist Gist has extended its successful 35-year partnership with Marks & Spencer.

Corby is set to complete Phase III of Max Park later this month with a further two high bay warehouses each of 210,000sq ft.