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December 2011

On the wagon in Romania

Romanian-based contract logistics specialist, Tibbett Logistics has taken delivery of its first 32 intermodal rail wagons from French manufacturer Touax. Initially they will be used on Tibbett's own block trains operating out of the port of Constanta on the Black Sea, but the company also has plans to acquire additional rail wagons early in 2012 to secure sufficient capacity for daily services and to create a link between Bucharest and ... [+]

Nigeria cuts shipping red tape

The Nigerian government has abolished a requirement for all shipments in and out of Nigerian seaports to have a Cargo Tracking Note (CTN), with immediate effect. The Nigerian Ports Authority said that no shipping line was now authorised to demand a CTN as a condition for cargo shipment to Nigeria.   [+]

MULTIMODAL ENTERS FIFTH YEAR BUSIER THAN EVER

The UK’s premier event for the transport and freight community, Multimodal, will be held for the fifth consecutive year in 2012 on 1st to 3rd May at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham. Multimodal 2012 promises to be the largest and best-attended of all the events so far, reflecting ... [+]