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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 Bolton native James Wood, IFS says it is a key player in logistics services to Ireland, growing from a start-up to achieve a turnover of ... [+]

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. [+]

More than just an office: Seafrigo opens state-of-the-art HQ

Seafrigo Group has opened a new headquarters at Rue de New-York, Le Havre. It says the facility is more than just a corporate hub and has been designed with modernity and functionality at its core, providing an inspiring environment for its 450 team members. Sefrigo, founded ... [+]

Digital Catapult in bid to speed up global supply chain

Digital Catapult, the UK authority on advanced technology, has unveiled an International Supply Chain Accelerator that aims to transform global supply chains through the application of deep tech solutions. It has launched two initiatives, one focused on Seamless Trade Across Borders and the second on Product ... [+]

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 ... [+]

Transporeon appoints Turkey manager

Online freight platform Transporeon has appointed Gökalp Kobe Ertuğrul as country manager in Turkey. Transporeon connects freight buyers and sellers via its neutral transportation management platform, with a global network of over 1,400 shippers and retailers and over 150,000 carriers and logistics service providers. He ... [+]

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 ... [+]

TT Club opens Safety Awards to entries

The TT Club Innovation in Safety Award is now open for entries. It is available to all those making a significant difference to safety in cargo transport. For judging criteria and an entry form visit:  https://ichca.com/entering-the-tt-club-innovation-in-safety-award [+]

MSC’s Medlog buys UK’s Maritime Transport

Medlog, the Swiss-based logistics arm of Mediterranean Shipping Company has acquired UK based terminal and transport operator Maritime Group. Maritime’s current management team, headed by executive chairman John Williams, will remain with the business and continue to run the Company, uninterrupted, with new investment support from ... [+]

Stena becomes sole owner of NTEX

Stena is to become sole owner of Swedish transport and logistics company NTEX, subject to approval by relevant authorities. The ferry company bought a 75% stake in the firm in 2020 and has now purchased the remaining 25%. NTEX operates 20 offices in 12 countries ... [+]

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