October 2014
Yusen Logistics staff could soon be swapping the UKfor project work in sub-Saharan Africa after the supply chain specialist became transport charity Transaid’s latest corporate member. Yusen Logistics is keen to explore volunteering opportunities for staff within Transaid’s projects, including the possibility of its graduates taking up long-term secondments to help with Transaid’s vital field work in Africa.
Yusen Logistics’ Managing Director UK, Kevin Appleton, says: “Transaid is a fantastic organisation ...
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The European road freight market will grow by just 1.0% and 1.5% for 2013 and 2014 but the medium-term prospects to 2017 are more optimistic say analysts Transport Intelligence. Ti’s latest report ‘European Road Freight Transport 2014’ includes comprehensive profiles of the leading European road freight operators and market sizing ...
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Freight forwarder GEFCO is investing in a new air cargo hub at Frankfurt. GEFCO is offering value added services such as customs clearance as well as solutions which are adapted to its clients from various industries, including automotive, manufacturing, health and FMCG.
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A group of logistics experts have launched a video that highlights their work to help deliver smarter and more sustainable freight transport across North West Europe. Through the EU-funded Weastflows (West and East freight flows) project, partners from private and public sectors and researchers are undertaking a series of inter-connected ...
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Inchcape Shipping Services has helped move seven RTG cranes from China to the Port of Mombasa. The maritime services provider was appointed port and discharging agents for the Cosco-owned MV Dade, which arrived at the port in September 2014. The cranes were commissioned by the Kenya Ports Authority for the ...
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Air France-KLM-Martinair Cargo and Kenya Airways Cargo are expanding their interline cargo network in Africa to Lubumbashi (Congo), Pemba (Mozambique) and Lusaka (Zambia). All destinations will be served with a Boeing 737 Freighter out of Nairobi.
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CEVA Logistics is investing about £12.5 million in its UK ground transport fleet. The investment will add 120 tractor units, 40 rigid vehicles and 180 new trailers before the end of 2014. All of the vehicles will be fitted with telematics and the rigid vehicles will have an innovative load ...
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IAG Cargo has completed an upgrade programme for its Premia London Heathrow premium freight handling facility. Key enhancements include a 50%-plus improvement in loose handling capability, new export/import offices to accelerate pick-up and delivery of small express freight and enhanced operational procedures and optimised use of space.
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FedEx delivered supplies to volunteers sleeping out in aid of homeless young people on 3 October, as part of the national event ‘Byte Night’ as part of its partnership with Action for Children. It raised vital cash to support over 80,000 young people a year who find themselves without somewhere ...
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New Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport Claire Perry discussed plans to strengthen rail infrastructure when she visited Associated British Ports’ (ABP) Port of Immingham in mid-October. The port handles more than 25% of all UK rail freight.
The minister toured the port as part of a visit organised by local ...
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