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August 2015

Over here – and doing rather well

US global forwarder MIQ Logistics has gain new UK business with British casualwear brand, Crew Clothing and children’s TV channel Nickelodeon. Nickelodeon and Crew Clothing have both appointed MIQ Logistics. The forwarder, whose main UK base is at Egham, Surrey, will support their global supply chains including, in the case of Nickelodeon, replenishment of its flagship West End store and fulfilment of European on-line purchases. Nickelodeon is expanding its physical presence ... [+]

Thai forwarder on a winner

Thailand’s second largest air forwarder, Trans Air Cargo Co Ltd (TAC) says it is now sending 400 to 500 air waybills per month electronically, following the start of its transformation programme in the spring. It is using specialist technology firm WIN to transmit electronic master and house AWB data to ... [+]

WFS extends Heathrow footprint

Airfreight handler Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) is to extend its footprint at Heathrow after it a new ten-year lease on a 82,400sq ft airside unit at B549 Shoreham Road. It follows the announcement in March 2015 of a lease on the 150,000sq ft Building 550, giving WFS nearly 400,000sq ft ... [+]

Brussels to review FedEx-TNT merger

The European Commission said on 31 July that it had started a Phase II review of FedEx's intended public offer to buy TNT Express. It says that this is the next step in its analysis before coming to a decision. The transaction is also being reviewed by other antitrust agencies, ... [+]

Dover stays positive despite the problems

Despite appearances, the Port of Dover is continuing to handle large volumes of freight – in fact, on 30 July, it handled almost 8,500 vehicles, over 3% more than on the same day the previous year. Chief executive, Tim Waggott, said: “I am so proud of the whole team ... [+]

New blood for GAC – on sea and land

GAC Superyacht Services has appointed Amanda Naylor as service executive. She has worked in a variety of roles in the superyacht sector, most recently as Yacht Manager for Edmiston Yacht Management in Monaco. GAC has also appointed Elias Mandas as sales manager automotive, based in Germany. He previously worked for UPS, ... [+]