July 2021
Supply chain visibility platform FourKites has introduced an AI-powered Dynamic ETA for air allowing shippers, carriers and 3PLs accurate and automated estimated times of arrival. It says it will give greater confidence in a mode of transport that is typically utilised for the most critical shipments, but that has been notoriously difficult to track.
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IAG Cargo has launched a new service between its Madrid hub and to Male, capital of the Maldives. The service will run three times per week from Madrid-Barajas, operated by Iberia A330-200 and A330-300 wide-body aircraft. Male is also an important transit hub for Sri Lankan exporters.
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EV Cargo has launched a twice-weekly road-air service from China to London Heathrow using dedicated charter capacity from Urumqi Diwopu airport in the Xinjiang region of north-west China. It can also arrange onward transport to a number of European countries. The service is intended to provide a cost-effective alternative to ...
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UPS is offering an online Import One Stop Shop (IOSS) to simplify VAT for e-commerce imports valued at up to €150 into the EU, in partnership with tax consultant PwC.The European Union introduced new VAT rules for cross-border e-commerce sales on 1 July 1including the removal of the VAT exemption ...
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UK forwarder Xpediator’s Delamode fashion and lifestyle division has won new business with independent fashion retailer Kymina, a UK based manufacturer of sustainable and environment-friendly swimwear and luxury brand Moose Knuckles Canada, known for their stylish take on functional outerwear, sportswear and accessories, whose products are sold in Selfridges, Flannels ...
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Etihad Cargo has gone into partnership with its software-as-a-service provider CargoAi to improve accessibility for freight forwarders. From early August, rates, schedules, quotations and bookings will be available via the platform.
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Geodis has signed an agreement to acquire temperature-controlled pharmaceutical specialist Gandon Transports. The company offers services at 2/8°C and 15/25°C, distributing to pharmacies, hospitals and wholesalers throughout France.
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Hapag-Lloyd has completed its acquisition of West African specialist Nile Dutch. It has now formally acquired all shares of the company after all responsible antitrust authorities had approved the transaction. Depending on market conditions, Hapag-Lloyd and NileDutch are aiming to integrate major parts of their businesses later in the year ...
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Irish hauliers need government support to recruit new HGV drivers before the country’s supply chain starts to break down, says FTA Ireland (FTAI). General manager Aidan Flynn warns that, with the industry already suffering a shortage of, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has seen a high turnover of driving ...
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Stena Line will operate the temporary weekend service between Belfast and Holyhead, which started on Fri 25th June, until Sunday 18 July. Stena Estrid, one of Stena Line’s newest ships, will accommodate a mix of freight and leisure traffic, with an estimated crossing time of approximately 8 hours. It is ...
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