May 2026
TAP Air Cargo has joined the Pharma.Aero global community. The carrier operates an extensive international network through its Lisbon hub, connecting key pharmaceutical trade lanes and provides dedicated pharmaceutical logistics solutions.
Director of Products and Services, Rita Rosário Garcia, said: “Joining Pharma.Aero represents an important step for TAP Air Cargo as we continue to strengthen our commitment to the pharmaceutical and healthcare logistics sector. With our extensive network connecting Europe, the ...
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A team of 27 cyclists has raised more than £41,000 to support Transaid’s life-saving road safety and healthcare projects in sub-Saharan Africa
The two-day, 225 km challenge saw riders cycle from Dorking to the Isle of Wight, tackling demanding climbs and varied terrain along the way. Participants represented 10 businesses from ...
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The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has appointed Habib Turki as its next secretary general, from 1 August. He will succeed Umberto de Pretto. Habib Turki previously served as IRU’s Regional Adviser for the Middle East from 2015 to 2018 before joining the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile, where he was ...
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Logistics UK has welcomed the UK government announcement on 28 May that the UK and EU intend to scrap trade barriers affecting fresh food movements from mid-2027. According to Ben Fletcher, the organisation’s chief executive, the move has the potential to boost the UK’s economy by £5.1 billion1 annually:
“Our members ...
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CLdN Shipping has appointed Cameron Bowie as chief operating officer for CLdN Shipping. He will join the short-sea operator on 13 July from Hapag Lloyd where he is currently managing director UK and Ireland. He has been with the operator for 36 years.
Current CLdN Shipping chief operating officer Gary Walkerwill ...
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Associated British Ports has appointed Rupert Joseland as its new group head of property. He will lead the Property team of one of the UK’s biggest commercial landowners with a portfolio of over 8,600 acres and will also directly head the property team for ABP Southampton. He brings over 30 ...
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Europa Worldwide Group’s Europa Road arm has been named a Duracell top global logistics partner in the battery manufacturer’s Supplier of the Year Awards.
The award recognises Europa Road’s outstanding operational performance, innovation and strategic contribution to Duracell’s supply chain.
Europa Road was recognised for delivering exceptional service standards, cost efficiencies and ...
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Air China Cargo is switching three of its four weekly B777 services between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and Prestwick to Shanghai Pudong International, bringing a new route to the Scottish gateway. The carrier will continue to operate 11 scheduled flights each week to and from Prestwick. Prestwick chief executive Ian ...
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Hactl - Hong Kong’s largest independent air cargo handler –won the Corporate Category at the 2026 TIACA Air Cargo Sustainability Awards for its ‘Redefining Cargo Packaging Through Circular Materials’ project.
It aims to reduce single-use plastics in air cargo packaging by developing aviation-grade polyethylene plastic sheets using post-consumer recycled (PCR) content. ...
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Hutchison Ports BEST terminal in Barcelona has signed a deal with ZPMC for three new next-generation ship-to-shore cranes, in addition to the two cranes scheduled for arrival in June. All the new cranes will have 55 meters under spreader and an outreach of 26 containers.
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