February 2014
FedEx has restarted its service for private shippers to Russia for registered customers, following an agreement with the Russian Customs authority to implement a simplified, electronic clearance for e-commerce shipments.
FedEx said on 25 January that it had temporarily suspended private shipments to Russia because the customs authorities there say goods will now only be cleared under the "Individual Passenger Customs Declaration Process" rather than established express clearance processes.
Business-to-business shipments were ...
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Trade unionists are to stage a protest at the gates of Portsmouth Commercial Port at 16:00 on the afternoon of Tuesday 18 February against the employment practices of Channel Islands operator Condor Ferries. The company is accused by the unions of paying as little as £2.35 per hour to Ukrainian ...
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Current secretary general of the European Shippers' Council, Paola Lancellotti, is moving on at the end of two years of service “to take on new personal and professional challenges.” Lancellotti, appointed in April 2012, coordinated the project proposal for he EU funded 'Demonstrator' and refreshed ESC's image for the Golden Jubilee ...
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Europa Worldwide Logistics, the company bought by former RH Freight owner Andrew, appointed has three new team members in Southampton, including John Moy as new branch manager. He is joined by new account managers Gary Thorne and Peter Jaffray.
Europa sales director Dionne Redpath said: “John’s appointment and the investment in ...
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The Port of Felixstowe has received Marine Management Organisation (MMO) consent for the extension of its newest container terminal at Berths 8 and 9, designed for the next generation of mega vessels.
Clemence Cheng, chief executive officer of Felixstowe's owner, HPUK, said: “We opened Berths 8&9 in November 2011 and this ...
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Port of Tyne achieved its highest cargo volumes for over 50 years in 2013, breaking its own records for cargo handling and passenger numbers. In total on the River Tyne handled 8.1 million tonnes of cargo - the largest volume since 1965. This was a 22% increase on 2012 - ...
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A Scottish Logistics Roadshow will promote the sector on 4 March at the Hilton Strathclyde, Phoenix Crescent, Bellshill, North Lanarkshire. The event, organised by Skills for Logistics, with Lanarkshire Business Week, will provide attendees with an excellent networking opportunity with other logistics employers, training providers and school careers staff. Project ...
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The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is offering guidance to its members on the forthcoming HGV levy, which will be levied on all lorries weighing 12 tonnes or more to use the UK road network from April 1, 2014. UK registered vehicles will pay the levy alongside their vehicle excise ...
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Cargolux Airlines International has ordered an additional 747-8 Freighter from Boeing as part of its ongoing fleet renewal and expansion program. It takes the total orders to 14 B747-8Fs. Cargolux currently operates nine 747-8Fs and 11 747-400Fs.
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American Airlines Cargo set a new system-wide record in January for the total amount of cargo carried on one of its new B777-300ER aircraft. American's ground handling team in Los Angeles loaded flight 136 with 103,384 lbs (46,894 kilos) of freight on 21 January, the first time the airline has ...
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