Archives



Forwarding

Dnata starts work on Dubai super-warehouse

Dnata Logistics has broken ground on a new, 57,000m² warehouse in Dubai South,near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport. The AED 100 million (US$ 27 million) facility will be capable of processing 400,000 tonnes of cargo annually and will increase the forwarder’s storage capacity by 50% and create over 50 new, direct jobs with the company. It will also feature solar panels, rainwater and energy harvesting systems, as ... [+]

Hellmann Helps – in Germany and worldwide

The Mission to Marsh project to renature wetlands in Germany is among the 14 social and ecological schemes worldwide that will be supported by the ‘Hellmann Helps’ campaign in the coming year - to the tune of €80,000.   Employees of the global forwarder were invited ... [+]

Europa gives students up-close look at logistics

Europa Worldwide Group recently welcomed 32 Logistics and Supply Chain Management students from the University of Kent Business school to its Dartford headquarters. The students, led by their Senior Lecturer Dr Chefi Triki, who heads the Logistics and Supply Chain Management course at the university, were ... [+]

BIFA to offer media people free freight course

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is launching a free one-day course for journalists and other staff working with the media who are newcomers to the freight and logistics sector.‘Freight & Customs Fundamentals for Media Executives’ aims to bridge the knowledge gap and provide incoming ... [+]

WACO signs up with Cargo.one

The WACO System freight forwarder network has partnered with the Cargo.one diigital air freight procurement platform. A Cargo.one WACO Module enables members to book with one another, as well as book live air capacity rates. Users can discover and procure each others’ rates, including local ... [+]

Irish Freight Solutions takes mental health message nationwide

Bolton-based Irish Freight Solutions has partnered with education specialists Whysup to champion mental health and wellbeing. IFS will dedicate one of its trailers to promote Whysup's work in addiction and mental health awareness as Christmas approaches, a challenging time for many people dealing with mental health ... [+]

Geodis sets out its green and ethical ambition

French-owned forwarding and logistics company Geodis has unveiled an Ambition 2027 strategic plan to deliver innovative, sustainable and ethical logistics solutions. It is centred on a roadmap to significantly reduce its carbon footprint and be recognized as a leader in sustainable logistics and is a continuation ... [+]

Cosco offers fish sales on the move

Cosco Shipping has launched a Nordic Fish Express service that allows customers to trade their reefer container cargo during the voyage by combining, switching and splitting bills of lading supported by real phone contact with its staff. It is aimed especially at Asian seafood customers ... [+]

Safety & Security seminar for ASM users

Customs clearance software firm Agency Sector Management (ASM) is running an online seminar on Thursday 5 December to help users prepare for new Safety & Security functionality. It will provide guidance on completing Safety & Security Entry Summary (ENS) declarations for imports, a requirement for goods ... [+]

Italian luxury tempts cargo thieves

Cargo theft in Italy has more than quadrupled between 2021 and 2023, according to a report by TT Club, in collaboration with BSI Screen and TAPA EMEA. It says that, like many countries, Italy is seeing a rise in strategically planned cargo theft, with criminal groups ... [+]

More »