April 2020
Pan-European freight firm Rhenus has acquired Irish chemical logistics specialist C+G Logistics. Headquartered in Mulhuddart, Dublin, the chemical storage and transportation specialist has more than 40 years’ experience in handling raw materials, ingredients and chemicals. Its facility also provides 5,000 square metres of dedicated hazardous goods storage.
Managing Director at Rhenus Logistics Ireland, Declan Sinnott, said: “The acquisition of C+G Logistics is a milestone in the ongoing development of Rhenus in ...
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American Airlines said it would implement a fair booking policy to address late changes or cancellations from 1 May. It said the aim was to reduce unused space, especially when demand is critical. The new booking policy still allows customer to cancel up to 48 hours prior to scheduled departure ...
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Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) took just 72 hours to launch a new ‘emergency response’ cargo handling operation at Liege Airport. It followed a request from the airport to help increase its capacity to accept more freighter flights carrying urgent medical equipment. WFS transferred highly-trained, experienced cargo handling staff from its ...
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FTA Ireland (FTAI) has called on the Irish government to provide additional financial support to logistics businesses during the Covid-19 outbreak, citing an Impact Survey which showed that 71% of logistics businesses have seen a drop in revenue since the start of the pandemic.
FTAI general manager Aidan Flynn, said: “FTAI’s ...
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Associated British Ports (ABP) has appointed Nick Barnett to the new role of group head of commercial (energy). He is currently power business development director at SIMEC-GFG Alliance and has extensive experience in the sector.
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Dublin Port Company reported a decline in overall port tonnage of 4.8% compared to the first quarter of 2019 in its first quarter trading figures for 2020. The first three months of 2019 were dominated by the original Brexit departure date of 31 March 2019 and volumes were very high ...
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One-time World War II fighter base London Biggin Hill Airport says it remains fully operational and ready to support cargo operators transporting goods and essential medical equipment around the UK. Head of marketing Andy Patsalides, says: “We are well-prepared to welcome aircraft capable of carrying specialised cargo, including personal protection ...
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Antonov Airlines’ An-225 Mriya aircraft transported a record load of medical cargo from China to Warsaw as part of the fight against the COVID-19 outbreak on 13 April.
The giant plane departed from Tianjin China Airport, where it was loaded with about 100 tonnes of medicines, tests for laboratory analysis, medical ...
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Dartford-based logistics operator Europa Worldwide Group has appointed Rob Jones as its first non-executive director. He has worked closely with Andrew Baxter when he first acquired the business in 2013 and will provide support and guidance on the company's strategy and support its growth plans. His role will include reviewing ...
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Heathrow airport had its busiest day for cargo only flights on 31 March 2020, when it handled 38 dedicated cargo movements. Normally, the gateway handles an average of 47 cargo only movements a week.
Despite the rise in freight-only flights, Heathrow’s overall cargo volumes were impacted by the grounding passenger fleets. ...
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