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The Famous Pacific Shipping Group resolved to increase membership of the worldwide network of forwarders in specific geographical areas, following its AGM. The Asia-based NVOCC and freight forwarding network said it planned to recruit new member companies in growing global market, mainly the former Soviet bloc countries in East and Central Europe, areas of Scandinavia, many African regions, as well as North and South America. The FPS network is actively ...
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Aramex has launched a joint venture company with Sinotrans Air Transportation Development (Sinoair), as part of the Middle East-owned logistics provider strategy to expand its presence in key global emerging markets. Sinoair is the leading provider of freight forwarding, international and domestic express, cargo transportation and logistics services in China. ...
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Yusen Logistics (UK), the NYK Group's forwarding arm, has moved its Leeds operation from Castleford to a new operation in Stourton, south east of the city.
The new facility is an integral part of Yusen Logistics' high-security network and operates as a cross-dock platform and storage facility, and will play a ...
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'Piggyback'-style operation between Spain and the UK has moved a step closer with the authorisation of the Modalohr type wagon for use in the Channel Tunnel.
Modalohr wagons, built by LOHR Industries, are already used on dedicated rail freight corridors across France. Their low level, articulated design allows side loading of ...
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DHL has developed a Secure Box system for high value goods, particularly technology customers. It has a computer- based locking mechanism and the box can only be opened by the consignee. The system has been developed by Agheera, a subsidiary of DHL Solutions & Innovations (DSI).
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Cross Channel logistics management company Freightex, is making its realtime pricing data available on its website at www.freightex.com. Shippers can check if they are paying the right price for a European route by viewing the Freightex pricing map which also shows how prices have moved over the past month. The ...
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Air freight IT specialist Champ Cargosystems has acquired electronic communications company Traxon Europe from its majority shareholders, which include Lufthansa Cargo and Air France. Champ CEO John Johnston said: “The combination of Champ’s software solutions and Traxon’s wide network will result in the most comprehensive suite of software and distribution ...
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Stena Line’s new Superfast VII and Superfast VIII ferries are almost ready to make their debut on the company’s Irish Sea route from Belfast to its new Loch Ryan Port in Scotland. Superfast VII left Poland on the afternoon of 9 November and is now making its way to Scotland ...
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The government is to end Low Value Consignment Relief (LVCR) on goods from the Channel Islands from 1 April. The measure has been used by large retailers to ship goods such as CDs and DVDs in bulk to Guernsey and Jersey and then mail individual items to purchasers, avoiding UK ...
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Swedish-based forwarder Greencarrier, together with its UK subsidiary Greencarrier PTS, Greencarrier is launching a direct service to Finland. The new link comes less than six months after Greencarrier acquired the Ipswich-based company PTS UK, which already had regular full and part-load services between the UK and Sweden, Denmark and Norway.
A ...
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