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Aramex opens Aberdeen branch

Middle East-owned freight forwarder Aramex UK has opened a branch in Aberdeen, as part of its strategy to deepen its footprint across the UK. Aramex UK will also invest in a new warehousing facility at the port, a major gateway for the North Sea oil and gas industry. The new facility will offer services including air, ocean, and road freight, warehousing and courier solutions. The branch will be led by Adam Demus, as ... [+]

Safety & Security decs – are you ready?

Cross-border road transport businesses need to be ready for the requirement for Safety and Security (S&S) declarations will for all EU imports from 31 October, warns customs specialist, Derry Bros. Head of operations and sales, Colin Robb, is urging operators to work closely with customers to ... [+]

ICL opens Vietnam office

Heathrow headquartered forwarder International Cargo Logistics Ltd has opened an office in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It aims to develop its multimodal offering in the region, capitalising on its proximity to major shipping routes. It follows the opening of an office in Rotterdam last February ... [+]

Uniserve buys Iberia intermodal operator, KLOG

UK forwarding and logistics company Uniserve has acquired Portuguese intermodal specialist KLOG. The company operates a rail service between Portugal and Poland, via hubs in Spain and France. The service is currently based on two block train departures a week to and from Portugal to ... [+]

DP World appoints motor trade expert

DP World has appointed David D'Annunzio as Global vice president – vertical lead, automotive. He will oversee the strategic development of business in the sector and help to expand the company’s presence across the industry. Prior to joining DP World, he served in leadership roles ... [+]

Irish firms invest in Merseyside’s SSO Logistics

Bolton-based Irish Freight Solutions (IFS) and Armagh-based Allied Fleet Services (AFS) have signed a partnership with Merseyside-based SSO Logistics, bringing a seven-figure investment to the St Helens-based company that would help take it to the next level, said chief executive, Peter Draper. Founded in 2019 by ... [+]

Gruber takes on Türkiye expert

Family-owned forwarder Gruber Logistics has appointed Rifat Cicek as branch director in Türkiye. He will further develop the company in the country, which is emerging as a key gateway between Europe and Asia. A main focus will be Turkish-Italian trade. [+]

Partnership cuts Quality Freight emissions

UK forwarding and logistics company Quality Freight Services has partnered with sustainability consultancy Carbon Neutral Group to reduce its  emissions with initial measures included installing solar panels and EV charging stations at its head office in Shipley, West Yorkshire. The partners are now building a ... [+]

NF Global expands with Descartes

UK forwarder NF Global Logistics has expanded its use of the Descartes e-Customs solution to manage customs compliance for groupage services across continental Europe. Descartes e-Customs is web-based solution that helps filers submit data to HMRC and other government agencies. NF Global Logistics, founded in ... [+]

Medical firm signs up for three more years with Davies Turner

Medical device company Owen Mumford has renewed its long-standing logistics partnership with Davies Turner for three years. Under the renewed contract, Davies Turner will provide UK logistics, EU exports and NHS fulfilment services. It will service the business from one of its logistics fulfilment centres ... [+]

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