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Ricky Wu is Gruber’s man in Shanghai

Gruber Logistics has promoted Ricky Wu from its project operations division to branch manager at its Shanghai office. He will expand services offered locally and recruit additional talent to the current three-strong team in the Chinese city. Gruber Logistics in Shanghai offers sea, air, rail, breakbulk, and ro ro services along with packaging, customs clearance, warehousing, and distribution. [+]

Europa gains green certificates

Europa Worldwide Group has gained ISO 14001 (environmental protection) and ISO 50001 (energy management) accreditations for its Europa Air & Sea, Europa Warehouse and Europa Road divisions in the UK. By adhering to the ISA standard, businesses can ensure they are taking proactive measures to ... [+]

Deugro delivers giant ‘spaghetti’ for Italian cable firm

The 3,300 tonnes of cables had to be delivered from Italian-owned Prysmian Powerlink’s manufacturing facility in Pikkala, Finland to meet the arrival of the cable-laying vessel Giulio Verne in the Dardanelles Strait. Deugro designed and delivered a complete turnkey, all-in-one service solution, including the provision ... [+]

CLdN launches Liverpool terminal upgrade

CLdN has started a multimillion-pound investment at  its Brocklebank terminal in Liverpool as part of the shortsea line’s plans to increase capacity on its Liverpool-Dublin route. Upgrades at the terminal will improve the use of space and enhance the flow of cargo movements with a new ... [+]

DHL steady despite weak economy

DHL Group said its second quarter 2024 revenue was slightly higher than in the previous year at €20.6 billion versus €20.1 billion despite the persistently weak economic environment. However, operating profit (EBIT) was below the prior-year level at €1.35 billion (Q2 2023: €1.7 billion). However, ... [+]

DHL extends Leipzig deal to 2053

Mitteldeutsche Flughafen and the DHL Group have extended their working relationship for a further 29 years until 2053 for express carrier’s largest hub in the world at Leipzig/Halle Airport. It consolidates Leipzig/Halle’s position as one of the most important cargo airports in Europe, employing around ... [+]

Dachser completes Brummer buy

Dachser has completed acquisition of German-Austrian Brummer Group and has integrated it into its European network for the transport and storage of temperature-controlled food. Brummer specialises in transport, warehousing, and contract logistics services for food, including frozen foods below −18 degrees Celsius, in the region ... [+]

Three join IFS senior team

Nuneaton-based Independent Freight Solutions (IFS) has appointed three long-serving members of staff to its new senior management team as part of a restructure. They are: sales and marketing manager Anna Marszalek, branch manager Neil Lewis and operations manager Emily De Sousa, who is also promoted from ... [+]

Mammoet to supply cranes to Teesside’s Steel River Quay

Mammoet has been appointed as exclusive heavy-lift and heavy transport service supplier at Steel River Quay, part of the Teesworks industrial zone. Teesworks is a 2,600-acre site, located on the banks of the River Tees in the Northeast of England, and is central to the Teesside ... [+]

Cosco and Fortescue sign green shipping deal

China’s Cosco shipping has signed a memorandum of cooperation with technology firm Fortescue to develop a sustainable green fuel supply chain. The two companies will collaborate on developing technologies to lower emissions and build a green fuel supply chain, including developing vessels powered by green ... [+]

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