January 2021
Dachser has appointed Burkhard Eling as its new chief executive and spokesperson of the executive board. Eling joined Dachser in 2012 as deputy head of the finance, legal and tax executive unit. He succeeds Bernhard Simon, who will take over as chairman of the supervisory board of the family-owned company in mid-2021. Also moving to the supervisory board is former chief operations officer road logistics, Michael Schilling.
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The New Year could see a bounce back from the problems that affected the UK and global economy on 2020, says the British Ports Association (BPA) which is also calling for its workers to be prioritised for the Covid-19 vaccine.
BPA sees the UK’s new trading relationship with the EU bedding ...
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The Clecat European freight forwarders association and the European Shippers' Council (ESC) have written to the Competition Directorate of the European Commission complaining that shipping lines’ behaviour is damaging trade growth. They complain of violation of existing contracts, unreasonable conditions for accepting bookings and unilaterally setting of rates far in excess ...
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Davies Turner Ireland has added ISO9001 accreditation to help reduce the risk of disruption following the end of the UK’s Brexit transition period. It also brings Davies Turner Ireland into line with DT Group’s UK operations, all of which are also ISO9001: 2015 accredited. Airfreight and customs manager in Dublin, Joe ...
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Qatar Airways has taken delivery of three new Boeing 777 freighters, bringing its total freighter fleet count to 30 aircraft consisting of two Boeing 747Fs, 24 Boeing 777Fs and four Airbus A330Fs. In addition, it has converted six of its Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) aircraft to operate cargo-only flights. Qatar ...
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Industry umbrella body Maritime UK has appointed Sarah Kenny as its new chair and Port of London Authority chief executive Robin Mortimer as vice chair. Kenny is chief executive of BMT Group.
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Europa Road has appointed John Farnfield as national branch customs compliance manager, along with 12 customs branch supervisors, who will be placed within its branches, to support its Europa Flow product. They will drive standards of compliance required for the new customs process.
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Time-critical logistics specialist Priority Freight has donated 180,000 medical face masks, costing over £100,000, to charities and organisations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The largest charitable donation the company has ever made is being shipped and personally delivered by employees at Priority Freight to 30 organisations and charities across Bulgaria, ...
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Purfleet based LCL haulage specialist Youngs Transportation & Logistics has acquired Warrington-based North West Cargo. It adds 40 vehicles to the fleet and provides a presence in the North for Youngs, which also has a depot in Southampton. Youngs says it will continue looking to acquire other strategically placed depots.
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The Adriatic Gate Container Terminal in Rijeka surpassed 300,000teu on 23 December, setting a new annual record. Following 20% growth in 2019, AGCT grew a further 12% in 2020 year to date, driven by a 30% increase in rail volumes.
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