September 2023
FedEx Express Europe is rolling out its new, self-serve emissions reporting tool. FedEx Sustainability Insights was launched in May 2023 for US-based customers, and is now available with local language and metrics adaptations for customers in 11 European markets, including the UK and Ireland. The Cloud-based tool uses package scan data from transport segments throughout the FedEx global network, verified by a third-party to be consistent with GLEC framework and ...
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The US subsidiary of German-headquartered Röhlig Logistics has received IATA Center of Excellence for Independent Validators Lithium Batteries (CEIV Li-batt) certification for its branches in Chicago and New York. The logistics solutions provider plans to roll out certification to further offices and countries across its global network expected in the ...
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LOT Polish Airlines has joined the Cargo iQ. It follows the recent addition of Avianca Cargo and airline IT solutions provider Hitit to the community, which supports continuous development of quality standards and enhanced visibility in the supply chain.
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CNS (Community Network Services), a DP World company, is rolling out its new CNS Port Community System (PCS).
The ‘Compass’ system will transition to the Cloud-based and HMRC-compliant CNS PCS, a modern, API-ready platform based on DP World’s global CARGOES platform. It runs on multiple devices and will enable businesses to ...
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Qatar Airways inaugurated its Gateway Star route linking Mexico to the Middle East at Huntsville International Airport (HSV) on 7 September. The Boeing 777 arrived in Huntsville from Mexico City to a water cannon salute at DSV’s International Intermodal Center at the airport, bound for Luxembourg and its final destination ...
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Portsmouth International Port is to start work on a shore power system at its three busiest berths following a £19.8m award from the Government’s Zero Emissions Vessels and Infrastructure competition, funded by UK Government and delivered in partnership with Innovate UK.
The port will embark on the Sea Change project with ...
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Family firm Buckle Shipping (Ipswich) opened a new warehouse on 7 September. The 78,000sq ft fully bonded unit offers racking up to eight pallets high, with storage height spaces ranging from 1.2m to 2.7m. With a mezzanine for bulkier items, it can store about 12,000 pallets and also includes an ...
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Insurer TT Club has launched a campaign to highlight the danger of toxic gas emissions from lithium-ion battery fires. It says that while the risk of fires involving the batteries on board ships, have been well-documented there is less awareness of the highly toxic combustion products that are released. TT ...
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Europa Road is offering an unaccompanied part or full load service for freight forwarders between the UK, and Benelux and German Ruhr regions. Europa Direct is operated by team of ten, led by manager Marco Riccomini, split between the operator’s 1Hub in Dartford and its Ostende office. They have access ...
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Analyst Clive Data Services said that air cargo demand growth may be a few quarters away as August spot rates hit their lowest level in over three years.
The global air rate flattened to US$2.19 per kg in August, its lowest since the pandemic as another weak summer month saw chargeable ...
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