July 2017
Forwarding software specialist Agency Sector Management (ASM has launched a major upgrade of its Sequoia software including a complete freight management system, from job and shipment management and documentation through to Customs declarations, job costing, and invoicing.
ASM says it will avoid the need for data to be rekeyed and therefore saving time and costs, as well as reducing errors. It integrates into existing ASM software without added cost to form ...
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Stena Line’s parent company is to acquire the Superfast VII and Superfast VIII ferries which operate on its Cairnryan – Belfast route from December. The ships currently operate under a charter contract agreement with AS Tallink Grupp. Stena's development plan also involves the construction of new vessels which will be ...
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Antonov Airlines has appointed Flywell Aviation as its general sales agent (GSA) in India. The New Delhi-headquartered company also has offices in Mumbai and Bangalore, and provides services to the defence, aerospace, oil and gas, rail and construction.
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Glasgow-based KC Group Shipping has been awarded Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status to help its clients deal with the consequences of Brexit.
The company plans, manages and delivers logistics for sectors including contract, oil and gas, pharmaceutical, foodservice and automotive.
As well as gaining AEO status, KC Shipping’s team is already working ...
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The Freight Transport Association (FTA) called for negotiations to move ahead with speed to compensate for delays caused by the General Election as the second round of Brexit talks got underway on 17 July.
FTA added that reports claim EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier will stray from the official agenda ...
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DSV has appointed Kelly Dennis, based in Purfleet, as head of its customer service team. She will also be involved with DSV’s customer service training academy.
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CMA CGM has signed a vessel sharing agreement with reefer specialist Seatrade Group incorporating its PAD and Seatrade’s Meridian operations. The service will link Northern Europe, including London with the US East Coast (New York And Savannah) and a link between Peru and north-west Europe. The route will be operated ...
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Peel Ports Group, owner of the Port of Liverpool, has pressed the button on the second phase of its £400m Liverpool2 scheme.
The latest phase will include the installation of a further three ship to shore cranes (STS) and 10 cantilever rail mounted gantry cranes (CRMG). These will add to the ...
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The head of the National Audit Office has warned that a collapse of Customs’ new computer system could throw the UK into chaos after Brexit, on the day that the Government was due to publish its ‘Great repeal Bill’.
In a strongly-worded statement, auditor general Sir Amyas Morse said that the ...
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A group of youngsters have been taking part in the Payload Challenge, sponsored by British-based carrier CargoLogicAir and the Royal Aeronautical Society.
Organised by the British Model Flying Association (BMFA at the National Flying Centre in Lincolnshire, teams ranging from under-17s to air cadets were tasked with designing, building and launching ...
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