July 2022

‘Tensions’ boost Geodis revenue

French owned forwarding and logistics group Geodisachieved revenues of €6.748 billion in the first half of 2022, an increase of 34% compared with the previous year. It said that growth was driven by all activities and in particular by freight forwarding. The sustained increase was achieved in a context of extreme tension in maritime and air transport, reflected in high freight rates and shrinking market volumes, it added. Picture: Franck Vogel [+]

IAG revenue on the up

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group which includes British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus, reports second quarter revenue of 2022 €411 million for the period from April 1 to June 30 2022, taking half year revenue to €843m, up 9.6% on the first half of 2021. IAG Cargo’s ... [+]

Interferry conference to focus on Power and People

Global trade association for the ro ro sector Interferry will stage its 46th annual conference in Seattle this October on the theme of ‘Power and People’.    Daunting maritime greenhouse gas regulations require interim cuts of some 50% by 2030 and ‘net zero’ status by 2050. The ferry sector is pioneering the ... [+]

Logistics UK team are overnight sensation

A five-man Logistics UK team completed a mammoth overnight cross-country bike ride from the Leamington Spa office to the organisation’s head office in Tunbridge Wells on 28 July, raising £2,600for Macmillan Cancer Support. The group rode into the sunset and taking in illuminated London landmarks such as Buckingham Palace and Tower ... [+]

Felixstowe strike looms in August

The Unite union says that its 92% of its members have voted in favour of strike action in a dispute over pay and that the UK’s largest container  could come to a standstill next month Unite members at Felixstowe are responsible for all aspects of the port's operation. It says the ... [+]

Jalcargo now available on Cargo.one

Jalcargo has appointed Cargo.one as its online booking partner. The Japanese carrier’s capacity is now available on the platform to forwarders in its home country, allowing them to search, book, amend and track cargo in real time. From the summer, the service will also be rolled out in Europe. [+]

Brussels takes action over Northern Ireland Protocol

The European Commission launched four new infringement procedures against the UK for not complying with significant parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol on 22 July but said it had refrained from launching others for over a year in order to look for joint solutions with the UK. They latest measures are ... [+]

FIATA announces young forwarder winners

The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) and insurer TT Club have revealed this year’s regional winners of the Young Logistics Professionals (YLP) Award 2022. They are: Africa and Middle East: Ruvimbo Gukwe, Zimbabwe; Americas: Karina Daniela Perez Perez, Canada; Asia-Pacific: Avishkar Srivastava, India; and Europe: Maximilian Druschler, Germany. They will ... [+]

Maersk starts India-Bangladesh barge link

Maersk has operated its first barge between India and Bangladesh. A total of 50 containers for Coca-Cola Bangladesh Beverages moved from Kolkata to a river port near Dhaka under the Indo-Bangladesh Protocol Route. The Danish-owned line says that cargo movement on inland waterways or rivers is much more reliable, especially ... [+]

MSC starts Scotland-England rail route

MSC UK has launched a rail service between Mossend near Glasgow via Hams Hall, Birmingham to Felixstowe and London Gateway. The train will be operated by GB Railfreight and run six days a week, using Maritime Transport’s terminals at Mossend and Hams Hall. MSC calls weekly in Grangemouth and Greenock ... [+]