September 2021
Freight software firm Forward Solutions has extended its services into digital supply chain management.The technology provider (previously known as Forward Computers) has launched Forward Vision - a web-based portal allowing customers of Forward Office to manage their entire supply chain, from purchase order to delivery.Forward Solutions is best known as a supplier of software to the multimodal sector, providing specialist IT systems for leading players in air, sea, road and ...
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DHL has moved eight original film vehicles from Norfolk across the Atlantic to Los Angeles for an exhibition at the Petersen Automotive Museum.
The logistics company is no stranger to James Bond, having provided transport solutions for the films since Casino Royale in 2006, but there were some challenges. Two cars ...
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The government has set out a new “pragmatic” timetable for introducing full Customs controls for imports from the EU.
Full customs declarations and controls will be introduced on 1 January 2022 as previously announced, but safety and security declarations will now not be required until 1 July 2022 and pre-notification of ...
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The average number of containers requiring loading and unloading per ship call at major ports has jumped during the pandemic, causing further delay and congestion says analysts IHS Markit. According to its latest Port Performance container call volumes are up between 10% and 70% compared with 2019 at major US, ...
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Container shipping line CMA CGM is to make a €25 million investment in Brittany Ferries, including €10 million in quasi-equity to support the ferry operator’s post-Covid-19 recovery. A representative of the CMA CGM Group will join Brittany Ferries’ supervisory board.A commercial partnership between the two companies will allow CMA CGM ...
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IAG Cargo’s global capacity is now available on the www.CargoAi.co platform. It allows freight forwarders to obtain quotations and booking in over 60 countries for British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Vueling, and LEVEL services.
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The port of Dover has taken delivery of two new Liebherr Harbour cranes for its multi-purpose cargo terminal.
The larger of the two is an LHM 550 Mobile Harbour crane, capable of lifting 104 tonnes and with a maximum outreach of 54 metres. The second unit, an LHM 280 mobile Harbour ...
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The Ever Ace, the world’s largest container ship, made its maiden call at in Felixstowe over the weekend of 11-12 September.
The 24,000teu vessel arrived at the UK’s largest container port from Hamburg, having commenced its voyage at Qingdao, China in July.
Felixstowe chief executive Chris Lewis, said:
“We are delighted to welcome ...
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Tunnel operator Getlink is launching a service for unaccompanied freight through the Channel Tunnel from 18 September.
It will operate 24 hours a day, six days per week. Capacity will be 8,300 trailers per year, which equates to around 26-27 trailers per day.
It adds that the Eurotunnel Border Pass will allow ...
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Genesee & Wyoming’s UK arm, Freightliner and one of its employees were recognised at the Rail Freight Group awards on 9 September.
Mossend-based train driver, Heather Waugh, won the ‘Outstanding Individual Contribution’ award. She has worked tirelessly to promote diversity, inclusion and mental health awareness in the rail industry, as well ...
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