December 2023
Portsmouth International Port operator Portico says that its entire electricity supply is sourced from renewable sources. The electricity supply at the terminal now has Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGO) certification, which provides transparency about the proportion of electricity that suppliers source from renewable electricity and is definitive proof of how it has been generated.
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British all-cargo airline One Air has taken delivery of its second Boeing 747-400 freighter. One Air commenced flight operations in July after receiving its Air Operators Certificate from the UK Civil Aviation Authority. The additional aircraft will support its current full charter services connecting Hong Kong and London Heathrow. The ...
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The Maritime and Coastguard Agency launched a six-week consultation on the laws on the carriage of cargoes and dangerous goods on 8 December.
The current UK laws are being revised and updated by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency in line with international safety standards. Both consultations will end on 19 January ...
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Associated British Ports (ABP) has taken delivery of a £4.2 million Liebherr LHM 420 mobile harbour crane in Hull. The multi-purpose crane which originated from Liebherr’s factory at the port of Sunderland As well as features to ensure the comfort of the operator, the new crane is also equipped with ...
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Maersk will deploy the first of its 18 large methanol-enabled vessels on the AE7 string between Asia and Europe on 9 February. The 16,000teu vessel’s call will include Ningbo, Shanghai, Tanjung Pelepas, Colombo, Felixstowe and London Gateway.
The ship is fitted with a dual-fuel engine that can run on methanol as ...
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DP World has broken ground on its new driver welfare facility at Southampton.
When complete, it will provide truckers with a restaurant, café, bathrooms and showers, and space for 120 lorries with 24-hour security.
The 7,500 sq. m site will also alleviate residents’ concerns over local traffic. DP World is working with ...
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Freight forwarding and logistics company Bleckmann won the International Logistics Business of the Year title at Logistics UK’s annual awards in London on 7 December.
There were also awards for the Metropolitan Police Commercial Vehicle Unit (Public Services Operator of the Year), Wise (Most Innovative Company of the Year), Robert Wynn ...
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International airfreight generals sales agency group ECS has acquired one of Ireland’s largest and oldest established agents, International Airline Marketing (IAM).
Founded in Dublin, in 1989, by Sean McCool, father of current managing director, Ian McCool, IAM has grown from initially representing Air Canada to serving over 15 carriers and accounting ...
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Family-owned forwarder Southampton Freight Services (SFS) has acquired international courier business EXPD International.
SFS, based in Totton, was established 25 years ago and remains independently owned and run by the family, employing over 50 people. Managing Director, Ross Negus said the addition of EXPD would bring a wider range of courier expertise and would ...
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Cathay Cargo has ordered six new Airbus A350F freighters along with options for 20 more. The first aircraft will be delivered from 2027. They will be used on routes between Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland to North and South America and Europe.
The agreement brings the Cathay Group’s new aircraft ...
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