October 2019

Slicker, quicker systems for Europa’s new subsidiary

Continental Cargo Carriers has carried out a raft of upgrades to its IT systems since it was acquired by Europa Worldwide Group in June 20218, says the new Dartford-based owner. It says that CCC’s 20-year-old IT system has been overhauled and replaced with a brand-new solution, specifically developed by Europa, including a flexible and responsive online portal for customers with the facility to book shipments, as well as shipment tracking ... [+]

Maritime industry helps Merseyside to thrive

The report found that the maritime sector clustered around the Mersey boosts business turnover in the Liverpool City Region by £2.0 billion, according to a new report commissioned by Mersey Maritime. The report, The Economic Contribution of the Maritime Sector in the Liverpool City Region which was produced in conjunction ... [+]

Bangla carrier comes back to Manchester

Biman Bangladesh Airlines is to return to Manchester Airport, with a new service to Sylhet and Dhaka set to start inon 4 January next year. The carrier will use a Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the route, and will operate on Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday. Biman operated a Dhaka-Manchester-New York service ... [+]

Be prepared, but don’t panic, Gothenburg boss tells traders

The port of Gotherburg in Sweden says it is sending out a message to the country's exporters, telling them that the must be ensure that goods are ready for customs clearance before they reach the port terminals. “If an exporter does not have everything in place, they won't get in ... [+]

Tilbury shows its hand with new pontoon

A floating pontoon destined for the new Tilbury2 ro ro terminal development at Port of Tilbury has been launched at the Ravestein yard in Deest, Holland. When finishing works are completed as expected in October, it will be towed by tug along with the linkspan bridge, ready for installation at ... [+]

Dover goes with the grain

Cefetra’s MV Peak Dublin was the first ship to call at Dover’s new cargo terminal with a cargo of export grain. The new multi-purpose cargo terminal facility is a major part of the Port’s £250 million Dover Western Docks Revival development. Recently appointed cargo terminal manager, Nik Scott-Gray, said: “What better ... [+]

Touch down in Tel Aviv for Virgin

Virgin Atlantic’s first flight to Tel Aviv touched down at Ben Gurion International on 25 September. The new daily Airbus A330-300 flights offer 20 tonnes of cargo capacity to and from London Heathrow as well as connections with the US, Israel’s biggest trading partner. Cargo capacity out of Israel is being ... [+]

New UK head for DP World

Ernst Schulze has taken up the reigns as DP World’s UK chief executive officer from Chris Lewis, who is retiring after 36 years in the ports industry. Mr Schulze will oversee the Southampton and London Gateway container terminals, the Logistics Park at London Gateway and customs clearance provider Community Network ... [+]

Allport declares war on waste plastic

Logistics company Allport Cargo Services has launched a single-use plastic policy as part of its ‘Doing well by doing good’ Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) strategy. The company, part of logistics group EV Cargo, aims to reduce its use of avoidable single-use plastics and replace them with viable and sustainable ... [+]

Supply chain problems – solved

A new team of experts is offering global, end-to-end logistics and supply chain solutions in industries including wind, power, oil and gas, and mining, amongst others. Based in London, 4D Supply Chain Consulting is headed by managing director Tim Killen, who has over years’ experience in end-to-end logistics and supply ... [+]

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