February 2020
Lack of attention to detail could have a devastating effect on the UK’s highly interconnected supply chain and hamper future productivity and the economy, warnings Freight Transport Association policy director Elizabeth de Jong in its new policy blueprint, 'Keeping the UK and the EU Trading'.
“While the UK is setting out its parameters for the future relationship with the EU in Brussels, it is vital that the needs of the logistics ...
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Trucks continue to bear the brunt of cargo crime, says insurer the TT Club in its second annual report on worldwide cargo theft, published in conjunction with supply chain intelligence specialist, BSI.
Top commodities stolen were food and beverages representing 28% of all reported thefts in comparison with 19% in 2018.
TT ...
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Port of Tyne has retained its Better Health at Work Continuing Excellence Award for the second year running. Established to recognise the efforts of employers in the North East and Cumbria, the scheme highlights the importance of a healthy workforce.
Having successfully progressed from the Bronze Standard, through to Silver and ...
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ICHCA (International Cargo Handling Coordination Association) and HSE's Science and Research Centre are hosting a collaborative workshop to develop a new industry-wide strategy to improve safety across the port sector.
This one day facilitated workshop, which will take place on 7 April at HSE's Science and Research Centre in Buxton, will form part of a larger ICHCA health and safety convention that includes the biannual meeting of the organization's Technical Panel on 8 April.
Chairman of ICHCA International, John Beckett said that while there had been ...
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German forwarder Dachser has delivered a consignment of hand-blown plate glass from Glashütte Lamberts for the Elizabeth Tower in London – better known as Big Ben. (As Trivial Pursuit players will know, Big Ben is the name of the bell, not the structure that supports it.)
Currently undergoing renovation work; Big ...
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Pall-Ex (UK) subsidiary Cranleigh Distribution Services has acquired the goodwill of the UK pallet operation from Cranleigh Freight Services. The latter will will concentrate on its European just-in-time operation and two-man home delivery in the UK. Cranleigh Freight Services Limited was established by Colin and Pauline Young in 1977 with ...
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The driver shortage in the EU is increasing alarmingly said the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) and the International Road Transport Union at an event on 18 February to mark the 20th anniversary of the EU Social Dialogue Committee for Road Transport in the European Parliament.
The two groups, which represent ...
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Kelly Tolhurst, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport will be the new minister responsible for ports, replacing Nusrat Ghani.
British Ports Association Richard Ballantyne welcomed the move, saying: “Now is a pivotal time to take on the brief of maritime minister, with the current consultation on Freeports. Post-Brexit trade-facilitation is ...
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A serious outbreak of the Coronavirus in a UK port cannot be ruled out, says British Ports Association member Hill Dickinson, in a paper on the virus and its potential implications for the sector as part of the BPA's Port Futures Programme.
Tony McDonach, legal director at the law firm said: The ...
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Adam McBride Promoted to Finance Director.
Ambitious and innovative logistics operator Europa Worldwide Group is showcasing its drive to recognise and nurture talent from within its business.
Since Managing Director Andrew Baxter acquired the business in 2013, Europa has prioritised internal career development. Employees have been given the opportunity to progress through ...
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