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July 2024

New 777 freighter changes the game for Maersk Air Cargo

Maersk Air Cargo took delivery of the one of two new Boeing 777F freighters, the first of the type to be owned by a Danish airline at Boeing’s headquarters in Seattle. Maersk Air Cargo is a part of global logistics company AP Moller- Maersk (Maersk). The aircraft is arrived at its home airport of Billund on 13 July. Maersk Air says that both aircraft will be deployed on its existing Europe-China route ... [+]

Southampton visit marks launch of Young Forwarder Network’s latest branch

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) celebrated the launch of the Solent branch of its Young Forwarder Network with a visit to the Wallenius Wilhelmsen ro-ro terminal in Southampton. The new branch brings the number of YFN regional groups to seven alongside London Heathrow, London East, Avonmouth, North West, Anglia and ... [+]

New ship is testament to DP World’s faith in British shipping, say P&O Ferries chiefs

P&O Ferries’ christened the second of its new Fusion class Dover-Calais vessels at a ceremony in Dover on 12 July where company bosses paid tribute to owner DP World’s commitment to the company and the industry.Like its sister, the P&O Pioneer, which went into service last year, the P&O Liberté ... [+]

MASkargo signs up with CargoAi

Digital freight firm CargoAi has signed a partnership with MASkargo subsidiary of Malaysia Aviation Group. It allows freight forwarders to book and pay for shipments directly through CargoAi ‘s CargoWALLET. CargoWALLET’s capabilities include instant payment processing, eliminating the need for bank guarantees, and offering a variety of payment methods, such ... [+]

Freight permits to control Dover-bound traffic

A freight permit system for the Operation Brock queue for freight on the M20 to manage traffic in what is predicted to be a very busy summer for Dover and the Channel Tunnel. Large numbers of passengers are expected to head through Kent to Europe on holiday or to the ... [+]

New guide to keeping safe on the road

The Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) in Europe, Middle East and Africa has published a Driver Security Guide. It is available to download free from the industry Association’s website in 15 and discusses the supply chain security environment and associated risks. It also highlights the importance of communication with law ... [+]

DSV to use green diesel in London

Danish-owned forwarding and logistics company DSV is to use green HVO diesel in its 40-vehicle London delivery fleet. It has installed an HVO fuel bunker at its Purfleet base, which is expected to contribute up to a 90% reduction in CO2 emissions. It is also evaluating HVO for its fleets ... [+]

UPS pharma expert joins Cool Chain board

Chiara Venuti, vice president, global drug distribution at UPS’s clinical arm Marken has joined the Cool Chain Association board. She joins as CCA plans new projects with like-minded groups in the temperature-controlled supply chain, including a study with the pharma.aero industry group. Venuti has over 20 years’ experience in logistics, including ... [+]

German heavyweight gets behind Cathay SAF scheme

DB Schenker has become the latest and biggest contributor Cathay’s Corporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Programme. The programme, established in 2022, enables members to purchase SAF for uplift on Cathay Pacific and Cathay Cargo flights, from Hong Kong and other ports on the network. The German forwarder has committed to ... [+]

Lufthansa adds China freighter flights

Lufthansa Cargo has announced flights to two more Asian stations with its B777F long-haul fleet from its home hub in Frankfurt - Shenzhen Boa’an twice a week in future while it had already started freighter flights to Zhengzhou three days a week. The airline expects the take delivery of another ... [+]

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