We must work harder to attract new blood into logistics – make it appear to the young as the attractive, interesting, important profession that it is.

This seems like a win-win situation. Certainly in the US, retailers have been moving their distribution centres close to ports for some time.

The FTA has described Transport for London’s initial ideas for a London-wide Low Emission Zone (LEZ) as a “hammer to crack a nut”.

Mammoet Ferry Transport (MFT) has extended its high specification box trailers to include a new striking white livery.

Co-operative Retail Logistics (CRL), part of the Co-operative Group (CWS), has fitted 700 of its distribution vehicles with Secureseal’s tamper-proof trailer seals.

TNT Express UK, has completed a two year programme to install Merridale diesel fuel monitoring and electronic tank contents gauging equipment at all of its depots, using own-yard fuelling facilities.

Protek-dor, supplier of in-cab security solutions, has appointed the Bevan Group as national fitting agents for its innovative products.

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is warning lorry operators that the legislative process governing the introduction of digital tachographs continues to remain unclear and that orders for new vehicles must clearly specify requirements

Staff at CPD logistics in Warwickshire, are celebrating winning two new contracts for the storage and distribution of toys.

The home delivery specialist Amtrak, has launched a new service for delivering items that are too heavy to be carried by traditional parcel services.