January 2024
UK firms are highly dependent upon fast and reliable international express courier services according to a report by airport consultancy York Aviation.
Over 250 companies responded to the survey, commissioned by the Association of International Courier and Express Services (AICES), which also suggests that half of all respondents will increase their use of express services.
The report added that there would be ‘real and long-term damage’ to the UK economy if express ...
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Australia-based digital maritime platform RightShip has joined the International Cargo Handling Organisation (ICHCA). The company provides expertise in global safety, sustainability, and social responsibility practices with a mission to drive operational improvements in the global shipping industry. It offers clients due diligence, environmental and inspection services to help them manage ...
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Suzi Perry hosted a crowd of over 550 at the British International Freight Association’s 2023 Freight Service Awards in London on 18 January.From a starting grid of dozens of finalists, the Queen of the Pit Lane revealed nine winning companies and two winning individuals in the 11 categories of the ...
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Container dwell times at global hubs were reduced by 20% in 2023 compared with the beginning of the year, said visibility specialist Beacon in its Port Congestion Review for the year. Liverpool saw an improvement of more than 49% between January and December. But North American ports still struggled with ...
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Avia Solutions Group’s Chapman Freeborn charter arm says it increased its European sales team by 29% in 2023, expanding its presence to eight additional cities and adding over 30 new team members. These included new members in Austria, Finland, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.
President of Europe Reto ...
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The LogiPharma life sciences supply chain event has unveiled its 2024 agenda. It takes place in Lyon, France on 16-18 April.
Over 1,800 representatives are expected to attend including those from pharma biotechnology, medical device, diagnostics and animal health firms.
Conferences will cover strategy and planning, digital transformation, temperature controlled operations, interconnected ...
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CEVA Logistics, a subsidiary of CMA CGM, has reached agreement to take over one of the oldest-established companies in UK and Irish logistics, Wincanton.
Wincanton, headquartered in the west of England and named after the Somerset village where it was first based almost 100 years ago, operates more than 170 sites ...
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Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has become the first air cargo handler to deploy Cind’s ContourSpect 3D modelling software at stations in Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia following a successful Proof of Concept at Copenhagen Airport.
ContourSpect creates a 3D model of cargo loaded on pallets and compares this in real-time ...
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IAG Cargo has been recognised by the Top Employers Institute following conducts a rigorous process exploring policies and practices including People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Wellbeing. One IAG Cargo initiative is its Leading the Way programme to energise all employees across the business ...
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Brazil-based Modern Logistics has taken delivery of a second 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) following its acquisition last year of the first such aircraft in the country.
The availability of the two next generation aircraft will significantly enhance Modern Logistics’ capabilities in other Latin American markets, particularly Argentina, Colombia, and Central ...
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