Wincanton is planning to expand through a number of acquisition and joint venture opportunities, it announced yesterday at its AGM.

Farmer-controlled businesses Grainfarmers and Centaur Grain have joined forces with DHL Exel Supply Chain to increase efficiency by offering a collaborative approach to transporting grain in the UK.

Norbert Dentressangle has replaced its chief executive Jean-Claude Michel with François Bertreau who previously headed its logistics business.

Non-UK hauliers who break road traffic laws can now be fined or have their vehicles immobilised under new road safety proposals published today by road safety minister Jim Fitzpatrick.

Nissan Forklift has appointed former national sales manager Geoff Phillips as general manager in the UK following Brendon Sparks’ retirement.

Masternaut Three X has launched a range of satellite-linked personal protection devices for workers on the road or working in remote locations.

DHL Express has launched Global ProView, an online tool enabling users of its Time Definite International service to simultaneously track all shipments in real-time.

Tesco has installed loading bay equipment by Easilift Loading Systems at its three purpose-built distribution centres in Livingston, Lichfield and Goole, in a deal worth some £9 million.

International Decorative Services has extended its relationship with the Potter Group at its rail-connected centre in Ely after signing an imported timber distribution contract with the company.

Narrow Aisle had added the Euro to its Flexi articulated trucks range.

APC Overnight has opened a depot in Essex as its nationwide parcel network expands.

The FTA has appointed Ian Jones, managing director of Mercedes-Benz UK, Graham Roberts, non-executive director of PD Ports, and Ian Veitch, chief executive officer of NYK Logistics to its 2008/09 board.

Jungheinrich is investing around 70 million euros (£56 million) in developing two factories in Bavaria and Saxony as it expands its global production.

The House of Commons Transport Committee has “hit the bullseye” in its Freight Transport report, says the FTA.

Tillery Valley Foods, part of the Sodexo Group, has installed Optrak’s advanced vehicle routeing software.