February 2025
UAE agro-commodity supplier Spring Valley is investing AED184 million to develop a new distribution hub at Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) to support regional food security. The 106,000sq ft will feature advanced processing and storage capabilities, including consumer packaging, roasting and grinding operations. The first phase will be completed within two years, with the hub expected to process more than 65,000 tonnes such as pulses, spices and nuts.
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The Port of Hamburg reported growth in container throughput of 0.9% to 7.8 million TEU in 2024 compared to 2023. A positive trend in container traffic with the US continued, while container throughput with China recovered, said the Germany gateway. Loaded containers accounted for 87% of the volume, up 1.2% ...
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In April, Multimodal portfolio director Robert Jervis will set off from show organiser Clarion's HQ in Fulham and walk the 133 miles to the show site at the Birmingham NEC. His motivation isn’t primarily the eye-watering cost of an Anytime Single on Avanti trains but to raise funds for Multimodal's ...
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British International Freight Association (BIFA) director general, Steve Parker will provide the keynote address at the one-day Cargo Insurance London conference. at the Mermaid Theatre on 20 March. He says: “During the 50 years I have been in this industry, one of the things that has always surprised me, is ...
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Port of Rotterdam throughput declined by 0.7% in 2024, at 435.8 million tonnes, compared to 438.8 million tonnes in the same period last year, mainly due to lower coal and crude oil throughput.
However, growth was recorded in the container segment. Driven by increasing consumer spending, throughput grew by 2.8% to ...
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Emirates SkyCargo has signed a memorandum of understanding with African cargo carrier Astral Aviation.
Astral Aviation operates an intra-Africa network of 50 destinations by scheduled and adhoc charters. The partnership gives it access to Emirates’ network of over 145 destinations and fleet of passenger aircraft and dedicated freighters.
Under the terms of ...
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Forth Ports has promoted David Webster and Derek Knox to new regional director roles, from 31 March 2025.
David Webster, currently commercial director, becomes regional director for Tilbury.
Derek Knox, currently director of operations Scotland, becomes regional director for Scotland, assuming full responsibility for teams at its seven ports.
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The CargoAi digital platform has signed a partnership with Fits Cargo, a general cargo solutions provider operating in regions including South Asia, South East Asia, Middle East, Africa, Europe and the US. Freight forwarders can now access Fits Cargo’s schedules and rate sheets for general cargo shipments.
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American Airlines Cargo says that its partnership with BioNatur Plastics to supply biodegradable plastic products for its cargo replaced more than 274,000 lbs. of traditional material in 2024. That was equivalent to 12.6 million plastic water bottles and was a nearly 100% increase compared to when the partnership began.
BioNatur Plastics ...
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Associated British Ports (ABP) has recruited three new members to its property team for Wales and Short Sea Ports They are Tracy Brooker as lead estate manager, Will Ryan as land and planning manager and Alex Kaine as estates surveyor. It has also promoted Callum Rees to property asset manager ...
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