January 2022
Qatar Airways Cargo gained CEIV Live Animals certification, the fourth airline worldwide and the first in the Middle East to gain the IATA quality mark.
The certification covers the Doha headquarters and Cargo Doha hub, and covers all animals including amphibians, birds, crustaceans, fish, invertebrates, mammals and reptiles.
The carrier operates a 4,200 m², air-conditioned, Live Animal Centre at Hamad International Airport, Doha, which includes dedicated holding areas for animals, horse stalls, ...
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The prolonged rise in the airfreight market finally came to an end in December, according to industry analysts, CLIVE Data Services.
Continuing supply chain issues, congestion on the ground, and concerns over the new Omicron virus suppressed any end-of-year uptick, it said in its latest report, published on 5 January.
CLIVE’s latest ...
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The British International Freight Association says it is “joining the chorus of voices” that are calling for an investigation into the activities of container shipping lines.
It has written to the UK government asking it to investigate the state of competition within the current deep sea container shipping market, saying that ...
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The British Ports Association has called for workers in the industry to be included in the priority Covid testing scheme announced at a Downing Street briefing on 4 January.
The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson said that the government has identified 100,000 critical workers who will be able to take daily lateral ...
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Liquid logistics operator Suttons has finalised its purchase of German-based VTG Tanktainer’so overseas ISO tank containers, personnel, and customer contracts, announced in November. The UK family owned company said the move catapults it into the list of the top 10 global tank container operators, and opens up new markets such ...
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ABP has appointed Karel Drastich as head of corporate development for the group. The newly created position aims to accelerate the delivery of ABP’s long-term business strategy, focusing on corporate development. A seasoned M&A professional, Karel Drastich will focus on driving inorganic growth.
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Transaid has released nine more places for its Cycle Malawi 2022 challenge, which will take place from 1 – 9 October, and is inviting riders from across the transport and logistics industry to register their interest.
Those signing up will join a group of 36 cyclists already confirmed for the event, ...
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Logistics UK chief executive David Wells was awarded an OBE in the New Year’s Honours list, for services to transport and logistics. Mr Wells, who has been in charge of the organisation for the past six years, was recognised for his transformational work which has established the business group as ...
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UK investment has topped pre-Pandemic levels at over £1 billion with many cargo sectors returning to growth, says the British Ports Association.Continued depressed demand for fuel is masking a strong recovery across multiple cargo segments, it says, swelled by several big projects such as the £300m fourth berth at DP ...
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Transport for the North (TfN) is hosting a free webinar on a Freight & Logistics Strategy for the region on 12 January.
Industry experts will talk about the importance of the efficient movement of goods, and the urgent need for decarbonisation and at how ensuring the right multimodal networks are in ...
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