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The Fortec Distribution Network has joined forces with WCG to help deliver a new initiative to give students an insight into logistics and the good careers available within the sector.

Volga-Dnepr Airlines (VDA), the carrier of oversize and super heavy shipments by air, and Kintetsu World Express France (KWE) have expertly orchestrated a charter flight from Paris-Vatry, France, to Damman, Saudi Arabia, transporting an 11,000 horsepower Alstom motorized pump.

AXA Investment Managers - Real Assets (‘AXA IM - Real Assets’) has appointed Thomas Karmann as Head of Logistics, effective immediately.

Supply chain, transport and logistics company, Eddie Stobart has been awarded a five-year contract by Tarmac, the UK sustainable building materials and construction solutions business.

Residents of South Tyneside are set to benefit from more reliable bin collections following their local authority’s investment in a fleet of state-of-the-art Mercedes-Benz Econic refuse trucks.

One of the most important developments is the more than double load capacity compared with the previous model, making it especially suitable for the picking of small parts of any type without pallets.

UK independent parcel carrier Yodel, has announced the launch of a bespoke semi-automated sort, which it claims has been designed to revolutionise the handling of large, out of gauge and delicate parcels.

Jungheinrich presents the latest generation of its EKM 202 small parts order picker.

Adjuno, the UK provider of supply chain management software, is one of six premier logistics companies that have joined forces to form EV Cargo.

Ripon-based Potter Group, which sold its logistics operations to WH Bowker two years ago, has announced a £25 million investment in the business over the next five years and rebranded as Potter Space to better reflect its current business as an owner, developer and operator of commercial business parks across the UK.

Clean Air Zones (CAZs) are not a one-size-fits-all solution to improving air quality, as illustrated by Nottingham City Council and DEFRA, which has agreed the city does not require a charging low emission zone to meet its air quality targets.