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Tilbury builds links to local business

The Port of Tilbury, as part of the London Construction Hub, has hosted a tour of its facilities by several businesses, in conjunction with Essex Chambers of Commerce. They were given an in-depth look at the streamlined supply chain operations, vast storage capabilities, and 24/7 transport links, Tilbury demonstrating how it can reduce material miles and carbon emissions with expertise in cargo handling and marine services. [+]

Gebrüder Weiss celebrates 20 years in Serbia

Austrian forwarder Gebrüder Weiss is celebrating two decades in Serbia. From difficult beginnings, the country has developed into an attractive source of automotive parts, food, textiles, and furniture. The country is the main supplier of agricultural products to many of its neighbours, including Albania, Bosnia ... [+]

New Auckland base for aerospace specialist

Aerospace and aviation logistics specialist B&H Worldwide has relocated its Auckland, New Zealand warehouse in. The new site is close to the city’s airport, and has a dedicated team to streamline customs clearance processes. Station manager, Lee Hedges, said: “Our new warehouse will provide us with ... [+]

Europe launch for FedEx Surround

Federal Express has launched its FedEx Surround portfolio for shipment monitoring and intervention in Europe. Already available in some Asian markets, it isbeing made available to customers in the healthcare sector in the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and Switzerland. Other ... [+]

Europa backs Generation Logistics for third year running

Dartford-headquartered groupage operator Europa Worldwide Group is supporting the Generation Logistics campaign for the third year running. The scheme is an industry-led, government-backed initiative that works to ensure the resilience of the UK’s supply chains by engaging the next generation of logistics talent. Europa Worldwide Group, ... [+]

Transaid riders raise £225,000 in two-country challenge

Transport and logistics industry cycling teams in the UK and Kenya have raised over £225,000 for international development organisation Transaid projects in sub-Saharan Africa. A team of 30 pedalled 295 miles, from the foothills of Mount Kenya to Lake Victoria in six days, raising £165,000 in ... [+]

Gruber Logistics opens first Mideast office

Gruber Logistics has opened its first owned Middle East branch office in Dubai. It will be managed by Carsten Sommer, executive director business unit project cargo, air and ocean and Samar Helmy, director business unit project cargo, air and ocean. Initially, Gruber Logistics in the Middle ... [+]

DP World acquires own-brand box fleet

DP World has acquired 47,000 TEUs of its own-branded containers. The Dubai-based company, which is active in ports, forwarding and short-sea shipping said the move will give its customers access to critical capacity, even during periods of peak demand or unexpected disruption. It adds that by ... [+]

Solent terminal hits 55,000 boxes

Solent Rail Terminal says it has handled over 55,000 containers since completing a multi-million-pound upgrade six months ago at the Port of Southampton. The newly expanded 18-acre site is linked to the existing intermodal rail site offering laden and empty container handling, storage, maintenance and ... [+]

Dachser starts work on high-tech terminal

Logistics provider Dachser has broken ground on a new logistics centre in Ingolstadt, Bavaria, due to open in June 2025. It consists of a transit terminal, with 6,500sq m of space and 76 loading gates, and the warehouse, at 6,770sq m and room for 17,000 ... [+]

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