In addition to securing a new 3-year contract to manage all of Britvic's Primary transport requirements, leading European supply chain specialist, Wincanton, has also secured a 3-year extension to its existing contract, managing Britvic's National Distribution Centre at Lutterworth, Leicestershire. The two contracts will see Wincanton introducing improved supply chain efficiencies for Britvic as well as maximising stock availability.

The Ministry of Transportation, Construction and Tourism (MTCT) wants to obtain a 180 million dollar credit from the World Bank for the financing of maintenance projects for road and rail infrastructure, according to Minister Gheorghe Dobre. The credit memorandum was signed on Thursday by MTCT and International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) representatives.

As Kuala Lumpur plays host to the inaugural World Halal Forum beginning today (Monday, 8th May 2006), and the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) beginning Wednesday, Westports Malaysia is equally enthusiastic and excited over the developments taking place in the halal industry. The stage is now set for Malaysia to become a global halal hub, using its edge over other Muslim nations in trading, logistics, Islamic banking and halal certification.