December 2012
Hanjin Shipping has announced a rate restoration plan for Asia-Europe trade from 13 January. Rates will increase by $350 per teu in the Asia to North Europe trade.
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FedEx Express is gearing up for the busiest days in the history of the company in December. In Europe, Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa (EMEA), the busiest day for FedEx Express shipments going out from the region is expected on Tuesday, 18 December, an increase of 6% over last ...
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The Global Air Cargo Advisory Group (GACAG) has drawn up a roadmap for paperless air cargo to accelerate the industry’s adoption of e-Cargo in 2013 as part of its previously announced intention to boost collaboration in this area.
The approach is built around three 'pillars' - engaging regulators and governments worldwide ...
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The Port of Tilbury was presented with an Olympic torch by games organizer LOCOG on 13 December for its part in delivering what is described as the biggest peacetime logistics operation.
LOCOG said Tilbury was able to scale up its operation at short notice and take delivery of a diverse range ...
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Peel Ports has completed a £1.6bn refinancing deal to fund its growth plans, including the Liverpool2 container port development. It has raised the money from a variety of banks and private investors - including £150 million from the European Investment Bank.
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David Cheslin is relinquishing his chairmanship of Coastlink from the end of the year. He will be no longer involved in the organisation but will still maintain the Coastlink LinkedIn news site. He will now focus on his public relations interests. For further information on Coastlink, contact Gavin Roser on ...
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German based logistics firm Dachser is to acquire Spanish logistics provider, Azkar – in which it has held a 10% stake since 2008 – subject to a green light from the anti-trust authorities. Azkar is one of the biggest Iberian logistics providers and market leader in Spanish groupage, with revenue ...
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London Gateway recently welcomed 16 promising students from Palmer’s College to take part in its Next Top Boss Business Challenge. Students from the first and second year learned about the new port - one of the UK’s largest job creation projects - while working to develop skills such as critical ...
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Logistics and shipping company GAC has been appointed the official logistics partner for the Gulf 12 hour race for the second year running. International teams with specially-designed sports cars are competing at Abu Dhabi's Yas Marine Circuit in an intense two-part endurance event on 14 December. GAC Abu Dhabi will ...
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Schenker Limited, the UK arm of the global services provider DB Schenker Logistics, has formally opened its 5,200sq m contract logistics building near Tamworth in the Midlands. The Shared Logistics Centre is for multiple customers with similar requirements and, says UK contract logistics director, Jochen Johann offers 12,000 pallet positions ...
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