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New product rules could hit GB-NI trade, warn hauliers

The Road Haulage Association is warning that some small and medium-sized businesses in Great Britain will have to stop selling to customers in Northern Ireland from 13 December as new EU General Product Safety Rules (GSPR) are applied to the province. RHA says it wrote to the NI secretary of State on behalf of the sector earlier in the year to request a meeting to discuss these issues and to offer ... [+]

Cathay takes intelligent approach to terminal safety

Cathay Cargo Terminal says it has become the first in Hong Kong to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) with CCTV to enhance safety and security monitoring. Partnering AI-powered workplace safety specialist, with Intenseye, it is using advanced computer vision and AI algorithms to monitor safety and security ... [+]

ACS performs largest-ever rhino airlift

Air Charter Service has flown 39 white rhinoceroses from Windhoek, Namibia to Dallas in the largest ever relocation conservation project for the species, as well as the most rhinos ever to have flown on one aircraft.The project aims to conserve the endangered population and preserve ... [+]

Boost for bulk in Port of Ghent

Euroports Group is to strengthen its bulk handling capacity at North Sea Port (Ghent) with a Konecranes Gottwald ESP.7B Mobile Harbor Crane, expected to be delivered in early 2025. The 3,500-hectare Port of Ghent handles a wide variety of cargo, including bulk, breakbulk, and containers. Euroports ... [+]

Freight-free transport plan disappoints Logistics UK

Logistics UK says it is “deeply disappointed” at the lack of mention of freight in the Government’s Integrated National Transport Strategy announced by the recently departed Secretary of State for Transport Louise Haigh on 28 November. Head of Cities and Infrastructure Policy Jonathan Walker commented: “The ... [+]

Chapman Freeborn appoints IMEA president

Chapman Freeborn has appointed Linas Dovydenas as president, India, Middle East and Africa (IMEA). Dovydenas spent 16 years at Chapman Freeborn’s parent company , Avia Solutions Group, as chief executive and chief commercial officer roles before joining the charter broker arm in 2022. [+]

Hapag-Lloyd signs green fuel deal

Hapag-Lloyd has reached an agreement with Chinese clean energy company Goldwind for the delivery of 250,000 tonnes of green methanol per year. The green methanol will consist of a blend of bio- and e-methanol, ensuring a greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction of at least 70%. The ... [+]

Formula 1 adds Qatar SAF deal

Formula 1 has signed a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) programme with Qatar Airways, following its previously announced deal with DHL. The combined investment in the two programmes in 2024 will reduce emissions by over 8,000 tCO2e (tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent), around 19% less than ... [+]

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 ... [+]

DHL extends Polish partnership

DHL eCommerce has extended its cooperation with Allegro, the largest platform in Poland by integrating its delivery services its program. Polish Allegro customers gain access to DHL’s logistics and delivery network, including DHL BOX 24/7 lockers, DHL POP pickup points and DHL’s courier services. [+]

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