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September 2024

Stena becomes sole owner of NTEX

Stena is to become sole owner of Swedish transport and logistics company NTEX, subject to approval by relevant authorities. The ferry company bought a 75% stake in the firm in 2020 and has now purchased the remaining 25%. NTEX operates 20 offices in 12 countries in Europe, over 1,000 employees and a turnover of around SEK4 billion. The company owns and leases around 1,500 trucks and has 16 terminals and ... [+]

Cargo-partner offers North America in 11 days

Cargo-partner, a group company of Nippon Express Holdings, says it now offers the fastest sea freight export service from Ireland and the UK to a number of destinations in North America. Its enhanced service offers weekly connections from Ireland to the US and Canada, with convenient access to feeder services in ... [+]

XPO goes green in Leicester

XPO has added its Leicester shared user distribution centre to its list of certified carbon neutral sites. The site is constructed to BREEAM Carbon Neutral standard, and the company is taking further actions to control and minimise carbon emissions including actively managing water demand through metering and monitoring usage across ... [+]

DHL appoints EMEA supply chain chief

DHL Supply Chain has appointed Andries Retief as its new chief commercial officer for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. He joined DHL Supply Chain in 2009 and has served in various leadership positions and most recently, he led DHL Supply Chain in Southeast Asia, where he spearheaded ... [+]

Network Rail cancels charges for new traffic

Network Rail is waiving track access charges for six months for new traffic. The offer is open to all train operators and types of service that meet the qualifying criteria, and is worth around £1,000 per return train journey, depending on the length and loading of the trains. Rail Minister Lord ... [+]