June 2019
Challenging times lie ahead for the rail freight sector, according to FTA’s 2019 Logistics Report, launched in association with Santander Corporate and Commercial Banking.
While domestic bulk and semi-bulk rail freight grew beyond all expectations in 2018 more challenging times lie ahead for the sector, with the uncertainty surrounding Brexit, it warns.
With indications of a reduction in global demand in 2019, the survey respondents anticipated a substantial decrease in domestic intermodal ...
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Europa Worldwide Group’s Air & Sea division has secured a new long-term agreement with existing client, The Works Stores Ltd, to oversee and manage the retailer’s inbound movements. The Works is a multi-channel specialist retailer of value books, arts, crafts, toys, gifts and stationery with 500 stores across the UK. ...
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Dachser is to rebrand its Irish arm, Johnston Logistics as Dachser Ireland in September. Dachser acquired a majority share in the Irish logistics company two years ago and has the integration process is nearing completion. The two companies have been partners since 2007. Johnson’s migration to Dachser’s DOMINO and MIKADO ...
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AirBridgeCargo Airlines and Unilode Aviation Solutions rolled out what they describe as the world’s first digitised main deck containers. The AMA/AMD fire-resistant containers, manufactured by Nordisk Aviation Products, are equipped with a Transmitting Portable Electronic Device based on Unilode’s Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE 5.0) technology. They can track the location ...
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Emirates SkyCargo has boosted its worldwide pharma handling capabilities and infrastructure with a new purpose-built facility in Chicago. The 1,000sq m dedicated site provides comprehensive protection for pharma cargo through temperature controlled zones for acceptance and delivery, cargo build up and break down, storage and direct ramp access. Developed in ...
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Maersk has broken ground on a new cold store in St. Petersburg. The facility at the PNK Park Sofiyskaya offers 23,700 sq m, with 35 docks and can serve up to 200 trucks a day. Maximum storage capacity is over 50 000 tonnes.
Some 40% of the new warehouse will be ...
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ABP employee has scooped first prize in the first ever Environmental Photography Competition run by his employer. His composition - Colourful Hull Sky - was described as a breath-taking shot breath-taking shot of the city at sunset by the judge, renowned national press photographer, Matthew Writtle.
Other winners of the competition, ...
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Freightliner and Pentalver parent company Genesee & Wyoming officially opened its new Birmingham office on 4 June in the Lewis Building in the Colmore business district. It houses G&W’s new UK Shared Service Centre, which includes the UK finance and procurement teams as well as a range of staff involved ...
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Platform for growth
Virgin Atlantic Cargo has become the first carrier to adopt the latest version of the Accenture Freight & Logistics Software 8.0 (AFLS 8.0) platform and adopt the unique digital capabilities of the Cloud-enabled, end-to-end cargo management software suite.
The new Cloud-enabled, end-to-end cargo management software suite will replace Virgin’s ...
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Chairman of the British Ports Association, and chief executive of the Port of Blyth, Martin Lawlor has called for a return to stability and “a relentless focus on building” a business environment that supports investment and skills.
Addressing the BPA’s annual UK parliamentary reception at the House of Commons on 4 ...
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