Stobart Group Ltd has acquired the chilled and ambient goods operations of Innovate Logistics Ltd from its administrators BDO Stoy Hayward, in an effort to broaden its chilled distribution operations in the UK.

International service company Serco Group plc said on Monday, June 30, it is on track to deliver on expectations for 2008.

Parcelnet, the UK's largest courier delivery network, has acquired the courier business of TNT Post, enhancing the company’s network in terms of size and throughput.

The European bus and transport group Arriva plc said yesterday, June 26, that its half-year revenues would rise by more than 50 percent after strong performance across the group.

First Group’s rail freight subsidiary GBRailfreight (First GBRf) has signed a new five-year deal of undisclosed value with British Gypsum, at their site at East Leake, Leicestershire.

Stagecoach Group plc said Wednesday, June 25, that trading was in line with market forecasts as it posted an eight percent rise in full-year pre-tax profit.

Leading international tanker broker ACM Shipping Group plc said Monday, 23 June, that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the shipbroking business of oil transportation broker Harris & Dixon for £2.5million.

Perth-based transport group Stagecoach is expected to post seven percent rise in full year profits on Wednesday, June 25, after strong performance from its rail division.

British bus and train operator Go-Ahead Group plc said on Thursday, June 19, it expects strong full year results driven by strong growth in its bus and rail divisions.

The road haulage company Wincanton said yesterday, June 17, that it has withdrawn its £228.6 million offer for TDG just days before the takeover deadline.

The haulage industry has increased efforts to secure government aid for companies struggling as a result of surging fuel prices.

Electra Private Equity plc said Friday, June 13, that it has agreed to sell its interest in Freightliner Group to Arcapita, the Bahrain-based investment bank.

The Austrian warehouse automation supplier has acquired Moving AB, a leading Scandinavian warehouse logistics company, for €10 million (£7.9 million).

The UK's largest courier delivery network, which is owned by The Otto Group, said it plans to extend its home delivery business into Europe.

Rail freight haulier EWS Network , part of German logistics group DB Schenker, has said it has won a contract to move containers for Israeli shipping company Zim Integrated Shipping Services.

The Norwegian shipowner and John Fredriksen has increased his stake in the German container shipping and tourism group.

Stena Line, one of the world's largest ferry companies, said on Friday June 06, 2008, that it is close to introducing a fuel surcharge on some of its routes to cope with rising fuel bills.

The rail infrastructure company reports a 20 percent rise in full year profit despite New Year delays.

Ryanair, the low fares airline, yesterday announced a 20 percent increase in full year net profits after tax to €481 million.

Redhead International to partner with Spain’s Moldtrans Group in a bid to expand its European distribution operation and open up new markets in the region.

Amethyst Group, the warehouse and distribution provider, has agreed a five year lease package with Narrow Aisle’s FLEXI trucks for its Wellesbourne site.

FirstGroup, the bus and rail operator, has tapped investors for £236 million to preserve its credit rating and refinance its £1.8 billion acquisition of Laidlaw.

Turpin Distribution MD Lorna Summers tells Exec about the challenges of open access, industry consolidation and the slow but steady evolution from print to web.

Following a management buyout in 1996, Tom Baron and Barry Germany have set about building Foulger Transport’s fleet and customer base. Exec finds out more.

Rentokil Initial Plc today reported that its first quarter profit has fallen as the company experience continuing problems with City Link which has impacted group financial performance.

The leading practitioners and providers of supply chain management and logistics from around the globe will be once more gathering in Düsseldorf for the conference and networking event.

British Airways World Cargo has announced the immediate appointments of David Shepherd and Tony Nothman into senior executive roles.

Stagecoach Group said Monday it expects to beat analysts’ forecasts after strong performance in its rail operations.

As the Port of Milford Haven celebrates its 50th anniversary, it is seeing expansion on all fronts. Exec speaks to Ted Sangster, the Port’s CEO about the future.

SDI Group plc, the automated materials handling company has acquired four companies from Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH (‘PEP’) in Germany for €2.76 million

Vehicle manufacturer Scania has unveiled its first fleet of ethanol-powered trucks designed purely for urban use, as the company looks to lowering its carbon footprint.

Post Office Ltd has come under increasing pressure after rebuffing a bid by Hampshire County Council to take over local branches that have been closed.

UPS shares fell three percent Wednesday a day after the world's largest shipping company cut its first-quarter earnings forecast.

With the mission statement to offer “a safe, reliable, welcoming, value for money service,” Chiltern Railways will be launching a number of new products in 2008.

Deutsche Post said Tuesday it has agreed to sell around 1,300 properties to U.S. buyout firm Lone Star for €1 billion ($1.58 billion) in cash.

French shipping line CMA CGM has sold two-thirds (66 percent) of its leasing subsidiary Global Ship Lease to Marathon Acquisition Corporation, a New York-listed acquisition vehicle.

With increasing market challenges, BAE Systems is looking to transform its business- proactively building relationships with key clients and suppliers alike. Phil Humphries and Richard Hughes explain.

Air France-KLM meets resistance from Italian Unions as plans for a takeover of Italian airline Alitalia look to be going ahead.

Kay Phillips, chief executive of Geopost’s UK business has been promoted to the newly created position of chief operating officer Europe.

Following an EU directive in 1996, Jernbaneverket was divested from NBS and since then it has been maintaining Norway’s rail infrastructure. Exec finds out more about the company’s plans

The budget airline said Friday that the number of passengers increased in February helped by the acquisition of GB airways.

Falkland Islands Holdings Plc (FIH) acquires art logistics and storage company Momart International Ltd for £10.27 million in a cash and shares deal.

Deutsche Post AG said Tuesday it will split the division into two operating units with separate executive board members in charge.

PD Ports has today announced that it has received formal planning approval for its Northern Gateway Container Terminal (NGCT) at Teesport in the North East of England.

The Office of Rail Regulation imposed the penalty for the overruns, the most serious of which was on the west coast mainline.

Buyout firm Terra Firma and French utility Suez have pulled their potential counterbid for British waste firm Biffa Plc, leaving the door open for a consortium led by Montagu Funds.

Buyout firm Terra Firma and French utility Suez are in talks to make a counterbid for British waste firm Biffa Plc, a person close to the matter said on Friday.

Arcadis Aqumen Fm wins five-year facilities management contract with Royal Philips Electronics valued at £350 million.

Frank Appel will replace Klaus Zumwinkel as Chief Executive Officer of Deutsche Post AG immediately as the Supervisory Board accepts the former-CEO’s decision to resign.

A consortium led by BAE Systems has announced its bid for the first phase of a multibillion pound contract to design and build the next generation of warship support vessels for the UK Royal Fleet Auxiliary.

German authorities search the home and offices of Deutsche Post chief executive Klaus Zumwinkel amid allegations of tax evasion.

Parceline is set to rebrand with new logo, changing its name to DPD (Dynamic Parcel Distribution).

Biffa accepts a £1.23 billion offer from ShareCast, as claims surface that another bidder may top that offer.

Neptune Orient Lines Ltd., a subsidiary of Singapore sovereign wealth fund Temasek Holdings and Tui AG of Germany are reportedly in talks to merge shipping operations.

Ryanair shares fall after the Irish carrier warns that its profits would decline next year.

After a strong profit increase, BA has announced plans to launch its first transatlantic all-business class service between London and New York.

United Parcel Service Inc, the world's largest shipping carrier reports loss, due to a $6.1 billion charge related to the transfer of 45,000 of its employees from a multi-employer pension fund.

The ports operator Forth Ports Plc announces plans to build an Edinburgh eco-town hewn from recycled shipping containers, the largest of its kind in Britain.

The Far Eastern Freight Conference suspends UK port congestion supercharge of $145 per TEU for containers on the westbound trade which it imposed on December 1, 2007.

LCL, which has recently arranged finance for a new European trucking operation, based in Spain, controls up to 450 vehicles. Exec looks at how it plans to enter new markets.

Rental services company, Northbridge Industrial Services PLC, said it expects continued growth throughout 2008 after entering the year with a robust order book.