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March 2021

Return of the triangle for CLdN

Short-sea operator CLdN is increasing capacity and frequency on its service from Santander to Liverpool and Dublin to twice-weekly. Currently it is operating a weekly service out of Santander, calling Liverpool and Dublin separately, saying that it was forced to detach the respective services at the beginning of this year as a direct result of Brexit. However, as CLdN is an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO), complying with strict customs and safety ... [+]

No quarantine, but tests every two days for truckers

The UK government has set out new details of the new Covid testing regime that will apply to international arrivals in England from 6 April, including truck drivers. They will be one of a limited number of professions that will be exempt from quarantining in order to keep freight and other ... [+]

Ever Given ‘almost free’

The Evergreen containership Ever Given that has been wedged aground blocking the Suez Canal has been partially freed, raising hopes that the vital waterway could be fully open again within hours. Tug boats have succeeded in moving the vessel away from the canal banks. If these efforts are successful, it means ... [+]

United in Qatar

Project forwarder FH Bertling Logistics has appointed United Logistics as its dedicated network agent in Qatar. United Logistics will bring its local partner and asset network, on-site logistics know-how and customs clearance solutions while  Bertling will  offer its global spread, project logistics/engineering background, IT solutions an experience of handling large-scale ... [+]

Aer Lingus to fly Manchester-US

Aer Lingus has revealed details of its flights from Manchester to the US, following US US Transportation Department approval, reports Routes Online. It will launch daily flights to New York JFK and five times weekly Orlando services from 29 July while a three times a week Barbados service will be added ... [+]

Irish Ferries to launch Dover-Calais service

Irish Continental Group’s Irish Ferries, arm is to launch services on the Dover-Calais route in June with the transfer of the Isle of Inishmore from the Irish Sea. Additional capacity will be added in the coming months. The operator said the move would help movement of freight between Ireland and Europe ... [+]

MSC goes extra mile for Operation Smile

MSC UK has shipped a 40 foot high cube container of medical supplies to Antsirabe Hospital in Madagascar for Operation Smile, a charity which provides free surgical procedures for children and young adults born with cleft lip, cleft palate and other facial deformities. The shipping line covered all UK charges including ... [+]

Ferry firms raise alarm bells over covid test cancellation

Brittany Ferries and DFDS have written to French President Emmanuel Macron complaining about the UK’s decision to abolish Covid tests for drivers returning from Britain to France if they have spent less than 48 hours in the country. They say that it puts sea and shore workers at serious risk ... [+]

Hellmann opens in Egypt

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has opened its first branch in Egypt. It offers its entire portfolio through its head office in Cairo, primarily imports from Europe, North America and Asia. At the same time, the new location serves as a gateway to the Middle East, especially for automotive, healthcare, FMCG and ... [+]

Suez delays set to worsen

Delays in European ports could worsen, following reports that it could take weeks to dislodge the Ever Given container ship currently blocking the Suez Canal, and that containers might have to be unloaded to free the grounded vessel, says supply chain visibility company project44.With supply chains already struggling with multi-week ... [+]

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