September 2016

Back to basics pays off in Sunderland

The Port of Sunderland says it is expecting a record year in 2016 after re-focusing on traditional shipping activities following a downturn in offshore activities. Last year, it handled almost 750,000 tons of cargo, but expects that 2016 to surpass this. It has recently purchased handling equipment and reconnected the rail link. Initially Sunderland’s focus was on capturing business in the renewable energy sector. However, without the expected government policy backing for ... [+]

Bank sees fall in freight activity

Danske Bank Markets says its European Freight Forwarding Index shows a significant fall in volume in August compared with two months ago. The index for the month was also down on the same month in 2015. [+]

Seatruck launches weekly Bristol-Dublin link

Irish Sea operator Seatruck Ferries has launched a once a week service between Bristol and Dublin for trade car imports into the Irish Republic. The company already operates frequent daily freight services from Heysham toWarrenpoint and Dublin and from Liverpool to Dublin. [+]

Study shows shortcomings in container port safety

A Cardiff University study on container port health and safety has identified a number of continuing dangers and flaws in the behavioural management systems commonly employed by operators. The study, commissioned by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health and the International Transport Workers’ Federation pointed to inaccurate and under-reporting ... [+]

Hellmann UK makes strides

Family-owned German logistics provider Hellmann Worldwide saw a significant improvement in its financial results in 2015, says UK managing director, Andy Connor. While actual turnover in 2015 was similar to 2014, operating profit in all products improved significantly, benefitting from the full implementation of various initiatives to improve processes, operating procedures ... [+]

Europa launches Leonardo IT system

Europa Worldwide Group has launched its Leonardo IT system across its road freight operations, following a “challenging” four weeks post launch period. It gives Europa in-house control over its systems and will improve responsiveness, efficiency, productivity and scalability across its 11 UK sites. Richard Litchfield, IT Director, said: “It is ... [+]

American Airlines axes Birmingham route

American Airlines is to axe its six times a week 757 passenger service from Birmingham, to New York JFK airport from 6 May next year. The carrier said it had made the “difficult decision” after monitoring the performance of the route, which was introduced in May 2015. Paul Faulkner, chief executive ... [+]

World War I hero ship sends out an SOS

London's last remaining World War One ship could end up going to the scrapyard after it was refused Lottery Funding. HMS President Preservation Trust, the charity that owns HMS President 1918 - London's last remaining World War One ship and one of only three left - has been refused Lottery funding ... [+]

New scheme puts Teesside youth in the fast lane

Teesside’s High Tide Foundation officially launched a new Automotive Cadetship on 7 September, giving young people an insight into the career opportunities in the supply chain. High Tide, founded in 2012 by local businesses PD Ports and Casper Shipping, provide support for youngsters require in their search for a career path. The ... [+]

Foreign drivers dodge Dart tolls

The Freight Transport Association’s head of policy for London and the South East Natalie Chapman is calling for foreign drivers who don't pay the Dart Charge to be pursued as actively as those in the UK. Her comments came after a Freedom of Information request by BBC Radio Kent revealed ... [+]

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