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US headquartered global operator XPO Logistics said its fourth quarter 2021 revenue increased to $3.36 billion for the fourth quarter, compared with $2.94 billion for the same period in 2020. Net income from continuing operations was $126 million for the fourth quarter, compared with $34 million for the same period in 2020. Operating income was $174 million for the fourth quarter, compared with $153 million for the same period in ...
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There has been a clear increase in costs, paperwork and border delays for UK business since Brexit, not helped by repeated delays to new import regime, says the UK Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee in a report published on 9 February.
EU Exit: UK Border Post transition ...
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The publication the Public Accounts Committee report, EU Exit: UK Border Post transition, shows that government needs urgently needs to focus on the nation’s borders if trade is not to grind to a halt from this summer, warns Logistics UK. There is still much to ...
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Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has ordered officials to halt sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) checks at the ports in the province.
He told a press conference on 2 February that he had obtained legal advice stating that Northern Ireland Executive approval was required to carry out the ...
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UK and EU attempts to simplify trade could actually lead to more headaches for traders moving goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland, says the House of Commons European Scrutiny Committee.
The Committee, which considers recently approved and draft EU legislation and policy documents, and examines ...
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The new UK Conformity Assessed (UKCA) mark could create further headaches for shippers to the EU, says broker ParcelHero. Currently, a wide range of products manufactured or distributed in the UK and the EU are required to carry the EU’s CE mark to show that ...
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A new category at the next Multimodal 2022 Awards on 14 June will recognise proven commitment to port health and safety.
The winner of the new category, The Best Innovation in Port Safety Award, will be required to demonstrate innovation and progress to improving health and ...
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The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority says it will investigate Deutsche Post DHL Group’s planned acquisition of specialist drinks forwarder, JF Hillebrand Group, announced last August. DP DHL had signed an agreement to acquire up to 100% of r JF Hillebrand Group and its subsidiaries ...
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Logistics visibilty specialist FourKites has acquired European provider NIC-place. It says the move will create the largest multimodal carrier network in Europe and accelerate the adoption of secure real-time visibility solutions specifically designed for carriers.
NIC-place provides visibility software solutions specifically designed for transport companies, carriers ...
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French headquartered Heppner had acquired Belgian family-run business Dina Logistics as part of its strategy to strengthen capacity in the Benelux market. The company has been present in the Netherlands since the acquisition of Hacas. Established in 2007 by the de Koker family and currently ...
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