February 2024
The Port of Dover has launched a six-week public engagement period to 31 March, seeking the views of local communities, users and wider stakeholders on the outcomes and ideas they think the Port should pursue to 2050. It is the latest phase of the Port of Dover 2050 programme to develop a long-term plan.Port chief executive, Doug Bannister, said: “Port of Dover 2050 is our strategic masterplan project to help ...
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WEC Lines is entering the refrigerated container market, adding its first batch of 50 45ft high-cube pallet-wide units to its fleet.
Demand for reefer containers has been rising steadily across various industries, including food & beverage, pharmaceuticals and healthcare.
The new 45ft refrigerated containers are all equipped with an electric cooling system ...
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Lithuanian-headquartered trucking company Girteka has launched a new platform for drivers and future potential drivers to promote jobs as truck drivers and convince people to make first steps into the profession. It offers views, experiences, and knowledge of existing drivers, arguments for young generations, both male and female, to consider ...
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DP World’s shortsea container arm Unifeeder Group has signed a long-term charter agreement fortwo additional methanol-capable container feeder vessels. It follows the agreement for two initial vessels announced in October 2023. German-based ship owning group Elbdeich Reederei and Norwegian shipowner MPC Container Ships (MPCC), who are responsible for one 1,250teu ...
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Stena Line chief executive Niclas Mårtensson has been appointed governor chair of the Supply Chain and Transport Industry Community at the World Economic Forum (WEF) for a two-year term. He takes over from Tan Chong Meng, group chief executive at freight forwarder PSA International.
The WEF brings together leaders from business, ...
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Turkish Cargo, the air cargo brand of flag carrier Turkish Airlines, received "Innovative International Cargo Airline of the Year" award at the "International Award for Excellence in Air Cargo" ceremony, held by Stat Trade Times magazine. Turkish Cargo has been also awarded as the most highly acclaimed air cargo brand ...
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Stena Line officially started its new Liverpool (Birkenhead) – Dublin freight service on 15 February. The route is expected to boost volumes following a record year on its Irish Sea services in 2023.
The first sailing on the new service left Dublin Port’s Terminal 5 at 6:30am. The return service will ...
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Air cargo community systems are driving profitability and sustainability and accelerating digital take up in the industry, Amar More, Chief Executive of Kale Logistics Solutions told Air Cargo India convention.
Such systems are helping stakeholders to work together, he explained to delegates at the gathering n in Mumbai on 15 February.
Airport ...
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XPO has introduced 30 additional longer semi-trailer vehicles into its UK and Ireland fleet. It says they will reduce CO2e emissions by almost 1,000 tonnes a year by boosting capacity by 180% compared to a single deck trailer.
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Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, has launched a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB) program in North America to identify opportunities to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance customer satisfaction, while helping employees achieve an internationally recognised management certification.
WFS currently has 10 team members in ...
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