Cost pressures dent Benton Bros profits

CM Downton saw good levels of growth across the business in its last financial year, with both turnover and pre-tax profit up nearly 9%.

TNT Express has revealed a profit improvement plan between now and 2015 to “create a more focused, efficient and profitable TNT Express”.

A shortage of suitable subcontractors contributed to a squeeze on margins at automotive logistics specialist Brit European Transport in its last financial year.