October 2023
German forwarder Kuehne+Nagel has signed a memorandum of understanding with ground handling company SATS.
The two companies have already collaborated on several successful proofs of concept to optimise ground handling for e-commerce shipments, air charter hub and spoke operations, and to improve visibility and cargo processing speeds for time-critical shipments.
SATS, which acquired Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in April, aims to co-develop and implement solutions in Asia, Europe and North America.
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Peel Ports Group is extending its steel and metals terminal at the Port of Liverpool.
It started construction of a 20,000qf ft warehouse at its North 3 Canada Dock earlier this year, having enjoyed one of its busiest months for steel volumes in September, with more than 75,000 tonnes handled by ...
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With Austrian parent company Cargo-partner celebrating its 40th anniversary the team in Ireland is also marking five years of the company opening its office there in 2018.
The staff now consists of over 20 employees, with the country’s main office located in Dublin and additional remote sales and service locations across ...
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Stena Line is to discontinue its route between Nynäshamn in Sweden and Hanko in Finland from 20 October. The service, which was launched in early 2022 in response to heavy market demand has failed to develop as expected due to the geopolitical situation, said the Swedish-based line. The two vessels ...
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Live events, fine art, TV and film production and automotive specialist, Global Critical logistics has appointed Elizabeth Berman as chief people officer. Her previous roles are in sports, entertainment, hospitality, and consumer products industries with organizations such as Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment, Nike, Estee Lauder, and Vevo. Based ...
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FedEx Express Europe has started trials of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) renewable diesel in five of its trucks in the UK. It follows the launch of the fuel in heavyweight, long-distance vehicles in the Netherlands, as a more environmentally favourable alternative to fossil fuels. FedEx’s goal is to achieve carbon-neutral ...
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Urgent logistics company Speedy Freight has launched a parcels service. Speedy Parcels covers every postcode in the UK and offers businesses flexible collection times seven days a week, working in partnership with carriers offering domestic and international services, including irregular dimensions and weight consignments.
It also integrates with e-commerce platforms including ...
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Rhenus Maritime Services has added a methanol-ready coastal vessel to its fleet. However, until that time arrives, the RMS Ruhrort will operate using a clean diesel engine.
The ship is being fitted out in Dordrecht. V
Rhenus says that vessels of this design and size are normally more than 20 years old ...
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Cathay Cargo says it has handled the first sea-air shipment under the IATA ONE Record data milestones, with cargo acceptance logged outside the origin airport’s cargo terminal.
The carrier worked with the International Air Transport Association and the Airport Authority Hong Kong on a pilot scheme to offer ONE Record data ...
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Emirates Post Group (EPG) has signed a letter of intent with cargo drone airline, Dronamics, to explore the technology’s capabilities in the UAE at the launch of the Smart and Autonomous Vehicles Industry Cluster in Abu Dhabi. EPG will explore and trial Dronamics' cargo drone service to enable same-day middle-mile ...
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