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US puts five forwarders on banned list

Five freight forwarders who have performed significant work for the US Government and its contractors have been added to the Excluded Party List System (EPLS), debarring them from similar work in future. They are BAX Global, Kühne + Nagel, Panalpina (in Switzerland and New Jersey) and Schenker. The move follows a guilty plea to price-fixing charges by certain of these companies in September 2010 and agreement to pay $50.7 million ... [+]
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Hartlepool to be North-east’s Windy City

PD Ports' Port of Hartlepool has been appointed as the main construction logistics hub for the Teesside Offshore Windfarm Project. Over the next seven months, it will be the focal point for all materials and components to be installed in the new wind farm being developed by EDF Energy Renewables. Over ... [+]

Slower means cleaner, says report

Cutting ship speeds could reduce maritime emissions by around 15%, according to a new report by consultants CE Delft. The report, ‘Regulated slow steaming in maritime transport’ says that if global average maritime speeds were reduced by 10%, carbon dioxide savings would rise to 19%, even taking into account the ... [+]
Gethin Worgan, Geoff Tomlinson and Mark Leveridge stand in front of container lift

Boom time in South Wales

Independent intermodal freight forwarder Freight Systems Express Wales (FSEW), based at the South Wales International Freightliner Terminal in Wentloog, near Cardiff, says it has transported a record number of rail borne containers from Southampton Docks to the terminal in partnership with Freightliner's Logico division. FSEW founder Geoff Tomlinson, said: “Working closely ... [+]

3050 – Branch Manager (Bristol) – European Trailer Freight

Leading European Road Freight Forwarder with 8 offices in the UK Looking to strengthen their European Road Operation by opening a new office in Bristol Ideal applicant will have a strong commercial background and would be possibly able to bring a small team with him/her Salary: £35 - £50K + Car + Annual ... [+]

1123 – Branch Manager (Glasgow) – Multi Modal

Our client is a leading Air and Sea Freight Forwarder with 7 offices in the UK and a Global Network of overseas agents They are looking for a commercially minded Branch Manager for their Glasgow facility The office needs development and an individual that can ideally bring across business to assist growing ... [+]

1205 – Air & Sea – Business Development Manager – North West

Medium Sized Freight Forwarder, looking for someone to head up their Air and Sea Freight Sales in the UK. Based on merit, there will be excellent opportunities to build a team around you. New Business and Existing Business (mostly from existing database and leads) Salary: £35K - £40K + 10 of salary in ... [+]

1201 – Air and Ocean Key Account Manager – Midlands

Top 3 Recruiter with a great package. Strong External Sales experience of Ocean and Air. Strong Account Management experience. Excellent opportunities to progress. £35K + bonuses + benefits   [+]

1147 – European Trailer Freight Sales Executive Midlands

Working for a large European Trailer Freight Operator with their own services. Experience with Overland services through most E.U Countries (Import or Export) You will be selling the services of the business including groupage, Full Load,  and Part Loads Salary: £30K - £40K + commission + car + benefits   [+]

1154 – 4 x Route Development Sales Managers – National and International

Top 3 Freight Forwarder Deep knowledge of Freight Forwarding needed (Air and Ocean) Trade Lanes: S/E Asia, Middle East, China, or USA Salary: Circa £35 - 50K Dependent on exp + Bonus (10% of basic salary) + benefits. [+]

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