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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 ensure the processes are in place for the updated requirements. “These changes represent a significant shift in the import process, which is aimed at boosting ... [+]

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 ... [+]

Fiona Cooper spearheads Goggins’ growth

Ireland and GB logistics specialist, Goggins Transport has appointed Fiona Cooper as business development manager. She brings ten years’ experience in the UK commercial vehicle industry, most recently as sales director for a leading supplier of vehicle safety systems .  In her new role she will be ... [+]

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 ... [+]

Mosolf to acquire Transport Overseas Group

Automotive handling specialist Mosolf Port Logistics & Services is to acquire 100% of Transport Overseas Group from the start of 2025, including its locations in Belgium, Spain, Poland and the UAE. Managing director of the TO Group, Christian Weber, will join the MPLS management. TO chief ... [+]

New passport checks could increase shop shelf prices, warns Logistics UK

The new European Entry and Exit System (EES) for passport controls could increase food prices and lead to shortages in the shops, warns Logistics UK. It says that research, carried out by independent modelling expert MDS Transmodal, Logistics shows that it could have a significant ... [+]

King’s Award for Priority Freight

The Lord-Lieutenant of Kent has presented Priority Freight with The King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade at the company’s head office in Dover. The award recognises the company’s good business practices and significant, sustained growth in overseas sales. The Lord-Lieutenant, Lady Colgrain, presented the award to ... [+]

Freeport East funds business and education

Freeport East is making over £980,000 of funding available to businesses and education organisations in the East of England. Two new funds aim to offer support to small and growing businesses and strengthen opportunities for innovations and green jobs. The Freeport East Clean Growth Fund offers financial ... [+]

Catching crooks on camera could cut freight crime

Truck CCTV provider Centrad says that artificial intelligence-equipped  cameras could help detect and prevent freight thefts. With freight crime costing the UK £460 million last year, road freight thefts are on the rise according to the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NaVCIS). With over 5,300 incidents ... [+]

Gold Medal for XPO’s social responsibility

Logistics provider XPO has been awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal for its Corporate Social Responsibility strategy and performance in 2024. The US-owned company has held the Silver Medal for four consecutive years. Its rise to demonstrates its ability to excel in an even more competitive ... [+]

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