News Extra: who owns UK road transport and logistics?

Mars has renewed its regional distribution contract with Fowler Welch, extending the relationship by two years.

The Co-operative Group is expanding its back haul operation in a move that will save thousands of road miles and see 34,000 tonnes of food shop waste diverted from landfill.

Wincanton has said it doesn’t expect to be affected by the dispute between union Unite and Argos over the proposed transfer of almost 100 drivers despite managing the majority of the retailer’s transport operation.