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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 European markets and sectors will follow by the end of 2024 and in early 2025. FedEx Surround predicts potential disruptions in the shipping process, allowing FedEx ... [+]

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, ... [+]

Guide to Irish distribution costs out now

Freight Transport Association Ireland has launched its sixth annual Manager’s Guide to Distribution Costs. Published in partnership with Bank of Ireland and ENPROVA, in conjunction with specialist research agency Analytiqa, the annual report acts as a reference for decision makers across the logistics sector as ... [+]

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 ... [+]

DHL extends Supply Chain to UAE

DHL Group is to extend its Supply Chain services in the United Arab Emirates through a transfer of operations from DHL Global Forwarding. In addition to existing cross border transportation, forwarding and freight services under the Group’s global forwarding division, DHL Supply Chain will now ... [+]

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 ... [+]

UK cosmetic firms can cash in on Middle East demand – but be careful, says Aramex chief

The Middle East has a long and rich history of beauty rituals, using natural oils, herbs, and spices, passed down through the generations but now the younger generation are blending these with modern-day consumer cosmetics are blended to create a unique beauty culture that resonates ... [+]

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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