September 2016
The Aviation Industry Corporation of China has signed a deal with Ukraine’s Antonov Corporation to restart production of the AN-225, by most counts the world's largest cargo aircraft. The six-engined aircraft can carry up to 250 tonnes. Under the first phase of the agreement an incomplete second An-225 will be produced by 2019, followed by licensed production of modernised versions on the plane in China.
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Freightliner is to acquire 50 new MAN tractor units after signing a deal with Oxford-based contract hire and leasing company Axis Fleet Management. They are due to be delivered in September and are fitted with safety features including Electronic Brake Assist and the Lane Guard System.
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The Freight Transport Association applauded the House of Commons debate on the lorry parking on 7 September.
It particularly welcomed the recognition by Minister of State for Transport, John Hayes, of the lack of HGV parking facilities as “a national problem that requires the Government, local authorities and industry to work ...
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Transport for the North called for more freight network capacity to, from and within the North on railways and waterways, strategic freight interchanges and distribution centres and improved links for ports in a report published on 7 September.
The Northern Freight and Logistics Report also called for pinch-points on the ...
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DP World has entered into an advisory agreement with the Azerbaijan Ministry of Economy and the Port of Baku to develop a framework for the Alyat Free Trade Zone. The future business hub would be part of a planned network of economic zones in the country to develop the economy ...
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APL is introducing real-time oxygen and carbon dioxide monitoring as part of its SMARTemp reefer satellite system, in addition to existing temperature and humidity tracking. Live monitoring of oxygen and carbon dioxide levels comes in most useful for delicated cargoes and prolongs their post-harvest life. Powered by a microprocessor controller ...
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A record 682 trainees and students across Germany have begun their training at Dachser – and logistics firm has also set a new record for professional drivers with 87 training with the company this year. In total, the family-owned company is training 1,511 new recruits in 76 locations nationwide. Outside ...
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The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has called on the French government must act quickly on its commitment to dismantle the Calais migrant camp following protests by truckers, farmers, local businesses and residents.
The government has agreed to remove the camp by the end of the year and meanwhile put additional police ...
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The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has called for urgent action to further improve conditions for truckers in and around Calais and create secure truck parking areas on Europe’s core road network, following the protests in Calais on 5 September.
It said that action to further improve security was urgently required, ...
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DP World has won a 30-year concession to manage and develop the port of Berbera, Republic of Somaliland. The Dubai-based ports group will set up a joint venture with 65% control together with the government of Somaliland to manage and invest in the multipurpose facility.
The investment of up to $442 ...
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