Logistics

Bringing it all back home – by sea, not air

Unit load device (ULD) management company SkyCell has launched a Net ZERO Reverse in partnership with Emirates SkyCargo to return empty airfreight containers at lower costs and emissions back to origin by sea. It says the one-way lease model cuts CO2 emissions by more than 90%. Under Net ZERO Reverse, pharmaceutical shipments are transported via air in SkyCell's hybrid containers, already saving CO2e compared to active containers or one-way packaging. Once the ... [+]

Generous Northwest BIFA members help baby hospice continue its good work

The Zoe's Place Baby Hospice charity will receive £10,000 thanks to the generosity of British International Freight Association (BIFA) members at its annual Liverpool region charity dinner. Around 300 BIFA members, their guests and local stakeholders gathered at The Hilton Liverpool City Centre, where they were ... [+]

Windsor Framework changes delayed

HMRC has confirmed that implementation of the next phase of the Windsor Framework will be delayed from 31 March until 1 May. Meanwhile, Logistics UK head of trade and devolved policy, , Nichola Mallon,  urged the government to use the time to maximum effect and continue ... [+]

DP World completes Swissterminal integration

Swissterminal’s network in Switzerland and France is now fully integrated into DP World, following a five-year partnership. DP World said customers will benefit from expanded service offerings, enhanced efficiency, and access to a broader global logistics network. Swissterminal operates terminals in the Baselregion of Switzerland ... [+]

XPO offers express service Europe-wide

XPO Logistics is expanding its ExpressNow service across Europe following an initial roll-out in Spain, Portugal, Italyand Morocco in 2024. It is making a full deployment at its operational centers in France, Romania and Poland, offering tailored solutions for critical shipments. ExpressNow guarantees fast, secure ... [+]

Cargo-partner pioneers AutoStore in Austria

Cargo-partner has become the first freight forwarder in Austria to implement the AutoStore system at its iLogistics Center next to Vienna International Airport. Cargo-partner, a group company of Nippon Express Holdings, initiated the project some time ago with applied research organization, Fraunhofer to optimize logistics ... [+]

DHL opens Newquay site

DHL Express has opened a service centre in Newquay. The £5.5 million, 2,250sq m site is expected to handle over 5,200 items a week for Cornwall and Devon. It is fitted with extensive solar panels, LED lighting, and low-use water appliances and also offers electric ... [+]

GB-NI trade still a headache says Logistics UK – updated

Northern Ireland’s trade with GB is struggling to overcome challenges posed by the regulations imposed by the Windsor Framework said Logistics UK head of trade and devolved policy Nichola Mallon, giving evidence to the Northern Ireland Affairs Select Committee. She said there is a lack of ... [+]

Freight crime ‘spiralling out of control’ warns RHA

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) warned that freight crime could be spiralling out of control, after the latest figures, published on 12 March, showed a significant rise in the value of losses from goods stolen from lorries – up nearly two-thirds to £111.5 million. The RHA ... [+]

CCL to be Multimodal sustainability partner

CCL Logistics & Technology will be the Official Sustainability Partner for this year’s Multimodal show and conference. It will empower attendees to offset their travel and accommodation emissions by purchasing carbon credits and offset on their behalf.  Visitors to Multimodal 2025 will be able to sign ... [+]

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