February 2016

Updated: DP World to weigh containers too

Hot on the heels of Felixstowe's announcement last week, port operator DP World says it is investing in container weighing services at its UK facilities ahead of the introduction of new SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) regulations on 1 July Like Felixstowe, DP World – which operates the container terminal at Southampton and the new London Gateway port – has not specified how it will weigh boxes but promises “scalable ... [+]

New link to Baltics

Europa Worldwide Group's Road division has launched a new twice-weekly route to Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia he Baltics which it says is one of ten new European services due to roll out over the next year. It is partnering with logistics group, CF&S, based in Tallinn, has strong road links ... [+]

A new force in European groupage

UK-based central Europe and Russia specialist Eurogate Logistics has partnered with western and south-eastern Europe operator Transmec Group to offer a comprehesive network stretching from Malaga to Moscow. The two companies will combine their road and rail transport services and they also offer air and sea freight and warehousing. Between them ... [+]

Faster through Folkestone

Eurotunnel has enlarged its UK freight terminal with five new access lanes and a new check-in facility, increasing capacity by up to 300 vehicles per hour. It will also speed traffic off the M20 and improve motoring conditions for local communities. [+]

First flight for new cargo carrier

New UK cargo airline CargoLogicAir has completed its first charter flights since receiving its Air Operator Certificate from the UK Civil Aviation Authority. Ahead of the launch of scheduled cargo services, the launch customer was Chapman Freeborn Italia, which organised two Boeing 747-400 Freighter charters with CLA to Bari in ... [+]

Dunkirk opens new check-ins

The port of Dunkirk has brought new check-in facilities into operation for the ferry service to Dover. There are now separate entry points for heavy and light vehicles and the route to the boarding areas has also been improved. The large pre-boarding car park has a waiting area with toilets, ... [+]

Maersk cuts Chile times

Maersk Line has cut voyage times on its AC3 service from West Coast South America to Europe during Chile’s peak fruit season. [+]

Martin Bencher opens Bangkok office

Freight forwarder Martin Bencher has opened an office in Bangkok, Thailand. Michael Parham has been appointed country manager. [+]

Act now on runways, urges Rhenus boss

Freight forwarder, Rhenus Logistics UK has called on the government’s cabinet committee to act now on its decision for a third runway at Heathrow. The latest postponement which has put back the final vote until summer 2016, could hinder British manufacturers looking to export to the continent, it says. With the ... [+]

FTA announces Multimodal programme

The Freight Transport Associationhas put together a programme of workshops, masterclasses and panel discussions for this year's Multimodal - the UK and Ireland’s leading freight transport and logistics exhibition. FTA will be hosting a series of sessions on Wednesday 11 May – the second day of the show. Subjects to be ... [+]

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