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March 2021

3T Logistics launches customs clearance service

Transport management technology vendor, 3T Logistics and Technology Group - has launched a new customs clearance service to support traders following the UK’s departure from the EU.  It offers in-house customs clearance expertise, automated transfer of information, a single point of contact  and generates fully auditable and reportable data. Chief executive, Tim Fawkes, said: “Our new Customs Clearance service has proved its credentials and has already been shown to be beneficial in dealing with delays to goods ... [+]

Airfreight industry teams up to move the vaccine

The 12-member SkyTeam Cargo global airline alliance has launched V Excellence, a dedicated program for shipping Covid-19 vaccines as immunisation programmes roll out worldwide.  It covers the transport of Covid-19 vaccine shipments moved under its members’ Customized Vaccines product family, offering special handling, priority handling. Most members hold IATA Centre of ... [+]

French logistics start-up has UK in its sights

French Logistics and fulfilment start-up Cubyn has raised €35 million from the Eurazeo and BPI Large Venture growth funds as a prelude to expanding its operations internationally, including the UK. It will launch a 25,000sq m warehouse outside Paris and  deploy its service internationally, starting with Spain and Portugal from April ... [+]

Pall-Ex keeps EU trade rolling after Brexit

Pall-Ex says it is helping customers through the on-going challenges of Brexit by providing additional resources and support to minimise disruption and delays. Both the Pall-Ex and the Fortec network are reassuring customers that services are continuing, with additional support available to help businesses continue trading internationally. While goods being transported to ... [+]

ABP to build plasterboard plant in Newport

Associated British Ports (ABP) will start construction in April of a plasterboard factory at Newport, which will help create around 60 new full-time jobs in the area. Gypsum used in manufacture will be delivered by ship and will eliminate the need to transport raw materials from the port to an inland ... [+]

Air France KLM Cargo launches dedicated vaccine service

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo has launched a new product to ensure that Covid-19 vaccines get the attention they require. It is available for all temperature ranges and container types, and offers features such as highest priority loading, 24/7 dedicated service, monitoring and intervention, and specific security measures. All shipments ... [+]

Hapag-Lloyd to buy NileDutch

Hapag-Lloyd is to acquire Netherlands-based African shipping line NileDutch, subject to the approval of antitrust authorities. The German operator will acquire all shares of the company, established over 40 years ago and one the leading providers of container services to and from West Africa. NileDutch has 16 owned offices in the ... [+]

Changes to RHA conditions – check your small print

Insurer the TT Club says that new clauses in the RHA conditions of carriage could put the onus on shippers under some circumstances. It points out a number of potentially significant changes in the latest version of the conditions released last year and effective 1 September. They include changes to clauses ... [+]

New China-Liverpool service from DKT Allseas

DKT Allseas is marketing a China Xpress Service that will offer a direct call from Shanghai and Ningbo, China, into Liverpool. Equipment is available in both Shanghai and Ningbo, with the first vessel leaving Shanghai – the MV Ronnie – on 4 April, due to arrive in Liverpool on 3 ... [+]

Keeping it in the Teesside family

Three Teesside family freight firms have worked together to secure a shipping deal and support the growth of Middlesbrough’s port facilities. Shipping companies, Casper Shipping and Cockfield Knight, along with forwarding and logistics firm AV Dawson, owner and operator of Port of Middlesbrough, have collaborated to provide a complete local supply ... [+]

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