February 2016

French-Far East alliance set to shape up shipping

Shipping analysts Alphaliner claim that CMA CGM is orchestrating a 'super-alliance', CCEO, that would also include COSCO (presumably the enlarged COSCOCS), Evergreen and OOCL. Alphaliner suggest that CCEO would have a combined vessel capacity of 2.5 to 3m teu, well ahead of the G6's current 1.7m teu. CCEO would also be in a position to match the 2M alliance between MSC and Maersk. If confirmed, the creation of CCEO could seriously weaken ... [+]

TNT to build Euro-hub in Dartford

TNT is to build a new international road hub and combined domestic regional sort centre in the Dartford area. The multi-million euro development is part of the company’s on-going strategy to invest in its core European network and enhance operational efficiency and service quality. The 600,000 sq ft site is expected ... [+]

RHA welcomes migrants move

The Road Haulage Association has welcomed efforts by Xavier Bertrand, President of France’s Nord-Pas-de-Calais region to demolish part of the migrants ‘Jungle’ camp. Hundreds of migrants living in the southern part of the camp near the port of Calais have been ordered to leave. RHA chief executive Richard Burnett said: “We welcome ... [+]

Peel appoints Great Yarmouth director

Peel Ports has appointed Richard Goffin as port director at its recent acquisition, Great Yarmouth. Currently financial controller, he takes on his new role for the next six months, as he works with Peel Ports to develop a plan for growth and investment. In December 2015 Peel Ports Group announced the ... [+]

Operinter openings in Peru – and Spain

Spanish forwarder and logistics company Operinter – a member of the FPS global forwarding and NVOCC network – has opened a new branch min Lima, Peru. It  will primarily handle imports, providing door-to-door service, multi-modal forwarding services, and is an accredited Customs broker. Operinter has also opened an office in ... [+]

Liverpool 2 to open from April

The new Liverpool2 deepwater container berth will handle its first commercial traffic from about April, owners Peel Ports revealed at a reception at the House of Commons last night (23 February). Chief executive Mark Whitworth told the gathering that with berthing trials expected to take place during March and the ... [+]

Good year for Yorkshire gateway

Yorkshire’s Doncaster Sheffield Airport had its busiest-ever year for freight in 2015. The airport has also seen an increase in large aircraft movements including B747s, AN225 and AN124s and local terminal operator Anglo World Cargo has managed consignments across the globe, including Nepal, Kenya, Venezuela, US and European destinations. [+]

Nuke scientists run Felixstowe test

Scientists from the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) have run comparative trials of five radiation portal monitoring systems at the Port of Felixstowe. Radiation Portal Monitors (RPMs) detect radioactive sources in containers or vehicles and can distinguish between dangerous sources from innocent alarms such as medical isotopes and naturally occurring radioactive material. The ... [+]

Teesside phase two is ready to go

No, the great and the good of Teesside aren't taking DIY lessons - PD Ports held a topping out ceremony for phase two of a quay reconstruction project at Teesport. Lord Heseltine formally declared the Quay ‘open for business’ during a ceremony held at Teesport today (19 February). With phase one ... [+]

FTA sets up aviation group

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is launching a new Aviation Working Group to look at issues affecting the air freight sector, including plans to increase airport capacity in south-east England. The new group, which is open to all FTA members with an interest in aviation, will focus on establishing a clear ... [+]

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