Chris Lewis

Dnata to build Milan Malpensa cargo centre

Dnata is investing over €25 million in a cargo facility at Milano Malpensa Airport through its wholly-owned local subsidiary, Airport Handling. It follows a competitive tender process by the SEA Group, the operator of Linate and Malpensa airports. The new facility will be located in the Cargo City area of the airport and will span 10,000sq m, with an annual handling capacity of over 100,000 tonnes, including perishables, pharmaceuticals, dangerous goods, live ... [+]

Transet and ICTSI sign deal for Durban

Transnet SOC has signed a 25-year partnership agreement to operate Durban Container Terminal with International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI). The deal is expected to enhance terminal productivity and increase throughput and pave the way for an upgrade and development of Pier 2 from January 2026 with new equipment and technology. ... [+]

Khalihamou to lead ECS commercial in Morocco

ECS Group has promoted Yousra Khalihamou to commercial director of its EFIS Maroc arm in Morocco, North Africa. She began her journey with EFIS Maroc seven years ago, gaining extensive operational and commercial experience, and was promoted to Supervisor in January 2024. In her new role, Yousra will lead EFIS ... [+]

ABP starts work on Immingham business hub

Associated British Ports (ABP) has started construction works on the first phase of its major Humber development at its Helm @ Immingham site, referred to previously as Pioneer Business Park. This first phase of development at the 227-acre location follows the grant of reserved matters planning from North-East Lincolnshire Council for ... [+]

DDP solutions keep Swiss Pack exporting

Europa Worldwide Group says its DDP Flow solutions is helping packaging brand Swiss Pack keep its exports to Ireland, Benelux, France, Germany, Spain and Greece moving. From 1 January 2026, UK businesses exporting to the EU will face new regulations at the French border for Regime 42, the post-Brexit customs process ... [+]

Collaboration nets IAG Spanish fish business

IAG Cargo is collaborating marine aquaculture company Cooke España to boost exports of Spanish seafood. Cooke España’s Sea Bass, Sea Bream and Meagre can reach international markets in under 48 hours on IAG Cargo’s temperature-controlled Constant Fresh service. Spain is currently Europe’s leading aquaculture producer 1, producing around 243,000 tonnes of farmed ... [+]

Logistics UK calls for change in attitude on truck parking

Logistics UK says that there needs to be a change in attitudes towards HGV drivers and better driver facilities after pressure group Transport Focus’ published a report on 10 December. Lorry Drivers’ Facilities Survey Year 2 summary report, shows increased dissatisfaction among HGV drivers over the quality of stopping places, and ... [+]

Prologis to start work on DIRFT warehouse

Property firm Prologis UK has secured planning approval for a 107,000sq ft distribution centre at Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal (DIRFT), the UK’s largest inland freight hub. Construction will begin in January 2026, paving the way for DC107 to be ready for occupation from August that year. The rail-linked development will include ... [+]

Geodis takes the long view of trucking

French forwarding and logistics company Geodis has acquired 12 additional trailer and tractor units, following recent changes in Spanish legislation that liberalizes the use of Euro-modular duotrailers on designated routes. The tractors have a power rating of 640hp; powerful enough to haul two duotrailers measuring 32 meters and carrying a cargo ... [+]

The danger of customs double jeopardy

Retailers looking to sell goods from the UK overseas are having a rough few years. First Brexit, and now the American administrations tariffs have created a new landscape for international trade marked by new complexity and cost, writes Duncan Wakeling, operations manager at Customs Support Group’s London Gateway office. Fanning the ... [+]

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