March 2023
UK-owned forwarder AGI International has relocated its Amsterdam office to larger premises. Overseen by Matt Pritchard, it specialises in European road, air and sea freight. The office is situated 13km from Schiphol airport, and under 20km from the Port of Amsterdam.
Meanwhile, AGI’s Newcastle office have sent aid to Turkey and Syria following the recent earthquake.Staff teamed up with SecuriCorp director of procurement and services Dave Shepherd to provide logistics support ...
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The annual UK Ports Conference 2023 will take place on 24-25 May at Congress Centre in London.
Key themes at the 15th event will be implementing growth strategies, areas for expansion, and how to deliver infrastructure to support these and maximise opportunities in new digital technologies.
Industry leaders in will explore energy ...
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Associated British Ports has increased grain capacity at Immingham with two metal plate bunds which can be set up on any quay on any surface. They can also be sanitised between vessel discharges allowing grain for human consumption to be handled. Operations are using the new, faster Liebherr 420 mobile ...
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Haulage companies are absorbing rising operational costs and offering lowest prices in almost two years, according to the latest Road Transport Price Index by the Transport Exchange Group. It says that haulage price-per-mile has fallen nearly 2% year-on-year and 3% month-on-month, despite diesel prices rising 12% in the last year. ...
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Abu Dhabi’s AD Ports Group has signed a head of terms (HoT) deal with the Republic of Congo for a new multipurpose terminal in Pointe-Noire. AD Ports Group has the exclusive right to invest in the development, operation, and management of the New Mole Port that will handle containers, general ...
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Japan’s Ocean Network Express (ONE) has ordered 10 new container vessels with a carrying capacity of over 13,700teu to be delivered in 2025 and 2026. They will be methanol- and ammonia-ready and equipped with a bow cover and other energy saving technologies. ONE has also started discussions with the shipyard ...
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Multimodal logistics company Cargobeamer is to offer a first and last-mile road service for semi-trailers to and from the terminals in its network from the second quarter of 2023. It says the integrated drayage solution will make intermodal more accessible for existing and new customers and allow transport companies to ...
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The International Convention of Exhibition and Fine Art Transporters (ICEFAT) is launching a set of standards to ensure quality and consistency across its shipping network. , The standards have been developed and audited by assurance, consulting and strategy firm, Ernst & Young.
Members of ICEFAT, an international association of 78 fine ...
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Dachser has acquired ACA International headquartered in Melbourne, giving the German-owned forwarder coverage of Australia and New Zealand.
ACA International employs 56 people and generated revenue of around €75 million in 2021. The privately-owned air and sea freight forwarding company was founded in 1982 has additional offices in Sydney and Brisbane. ...
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Freight and logistics insurer TT Club has announced two new appointments to senior positions as part of its planned succession programme. Kevin King has been promoted from chief operating officer to deputy chief executive officer with Mark Argentieri taking his former role. Both King and Argentieri have been working closely ...
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