Microlise, the supply chain systems integrator, has been selected to deliver a multi-million pound contract which will streamline the transport and delivery operations for the Co-operative Group.

Power Freight has launched QuickShip, a tool to streamline shipping operations. QuickShip interfaces with Oracle, SAP or similar databases, providing automatic airwaybill assignments, PODs, and real-time tracking and fulfilment.

Carrefour is to use the GOLD supply chain management software from global retail solutions provider, Aldata, in its 179 hypermarkets throughout France.

Booths has selected VoiteQ, a leading supplier of voice recognition software for warehouse and distribution companies, to install Vocollect’s Talkman voice picking technology at its distribution centre in Preston.

Cybit, the UK’s leading online telematics service provider, has announced that Bureau Veritas Laboratories, a leading construction materials testing and compliance consultancy, has implemented Cybit’s Internet-based fleet of vans at its London office.

Printer cartridge recycling specialist, Barnet Recycling in Norfolk, has taken one of the first MAN TGL 8.

One of the world’s largest tyre manufacturers Michelin, is urging the European Commission to take action against a flood of counterfeit truck tyres, which it warns could threaten road safety.

Masternaut has developed a specialised satellite tracking system for its contract with Healthcare Logistics.

Operators need to plan now for the switch from Euro 3 to Euro 4, according to Stuart Hunt, managing director of DAF Trucks in the UK.

Graeme McFaull has taken over as chief executive of Wincanton from Paul Bateman who has retired.