May 2023
The European Commission set out proposals on 17 May for what it said was the most ambitious and comprehensive reform of the EU Customs Union since its establishment in 1968.
The aim is to “massively simplify” customs processes especially those for trusted traders. Digital processes will cut cumbersome procedures and replace traditional declarations with a smarter, data-led approach to import supervision. At the same time, customs authorities will be given tools ...
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AP Moller-Maersk has launched an ‘Al Maha’ service between the Middle East and Europe, replacing its existing ME3 and ME4 routes. It will be operated by seven 8,500teu vessels with the rotation Tangiers-Port Said-Jeddah-Salalah-Jebel Ali-Doha-Dammam-Jubail-Jebel Ali-Duqm-Salalah-Jeddah-Port Said-Tangiers.
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CMA CGM Air Cargo has launched a scheduled route between Paris and Mumbai. The service, in partnership with Air France KLM Martinair, will operate four times a week from May 12 with an A330F aircraft.
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Hapag-Lloyd has appointed Joerg Sonne as senior managing director region North Europe, succeeding Martin Rolf, who will take over the position of managing director human resources. Sonne joined Hapag-Lloyd following the merger with UASC and led Area Arabian Gulf from 2017 to 2022. For the last eight months, he has ...
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Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has appointed Natasha Solano-Vesela to the new position of global airfreight director perishables. Czech-born Solano-Vesela most recently worked for Maersk and previously for almost twelve years for Kühne+Nagel as global director business development perishables air logistics.
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Logistics UK raised concerns on the draft Border Target Operating Model when it met government members on 16 May.
The roundtable, hosted by Minister of State at the Cabinet Office, came after Logistics UK chief exective David Wells wrote to the Minister regarding the planned new controls on imports from the ...
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A group of 14 business associations, including forwarders organisation Clecat, the World Shipping Council and the European Shippers Council has welcomed the European Commission’s proposal for legal reforms to pave the way for the EU Customs Union, published on 17 May.
The coalition strongly agrees with the need to revamp the ...
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DHL Global Forwarding has signed a partnership agreement to use the new UAE National Rail Network as one of its primary modes of transport. With the Etihad Rail-operated network now available for freight services, they will set up a joint venture company Use of rail is expected to significantly reduce ...
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UPS has launched a freighter flight from its Worldport air hub in Louisville, Kentucky to Dublin and East Midlands in the UK and returning to the US. The Boeing 767 operates every weekday and is expected to carry healthcare and small package goods between the three countries. UPS is making ...
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Virgin Atlantic Cargo is to offer its capacity on the Cargo.one digital booking platform, used by 15,000 freight forwarders in over 75 countries. Customers can customize handling, speed, priority, and price, choosing from Classic, Priority, and Express rates on Virgin Atlantic’s network including US, India, China, Nigeria, South Africa, Israel ...
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