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The latest Office for National Statistics report shows a steep fall in trade with both EU and non-EU countries – with Brexit having a bigger impact than Covid, says broker ParcelHero.It says that trade with EU countries has declined 23.1 in the first quarter of 2021 with steep declines in imports and exports to both the European Union (EU) and the rest of the world.ParcelHero’s head of consumer research, David ...
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The airfreight market still faces great uncertainty, despite the return of scheduled passenger flights, says logistics provider Freightline Carriers.
It predicts that passenger flight numbers will remain at a reduced amount, while demand for cargo may increase, leading to a shortage in capacity for air cargo of around 12-13%.
While belly supply ...
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Freight drivers arriving in Dover or Calais ports will be able to use the next available P&O Ferries or DFDS sailings under a new space charter agreement between the two short-sea operators.
They said it would help maintain customer service levels on the route and ensure its continued resilience.
It would shorten ...
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Priority Freight has received ‘Clearance on Wheels’ status for its truck park and warehouse in Dover and warehouse in Coventry.
This new simplification procedure was brought in by the UK Government to speed up the clearance process at UK borders but Priority Freight says it is one of only a few ...
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DHL Express is to set up a new intra-European airline based in Austria and will at the same time remodel its East Midlands-based airline, DHL Air UK, to focus on intercontinental services, with increase flights to the Americas and Asia.
Under its Strategy 2025, it will operate a fleet of B757 ...
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Forth Ports has unveiled plans to create a £40million renewable energy hub at the Port of Leith in Edinburgh. Based around a new riverside marine berth, the 175 acre facility will be capable of hosting the world’s largest offshore wind construction vessels and will support the next generation of offshore ...
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Associated British Ports (ABP) has appointed Paul Reeves as head of commercial for the Southampton region. He is currently vice president of sales for the UK and Ireland at rolling cargo line Wallenius Wilhelmsen. He will take up the role in August.
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UPS is expanding its suite of cold chain technologies for pharmaceutical traffic. UPS Cold Chain Solutions will provide pharmaceutical companies, healthcare providers and laboratories a full, end-to-end cold chain service offering, including storage and distribution, transportation, visibility, and quality assurance.
UPS Healthcare is expanding its cold chain storage capacities with some ...
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The first in a new generation of HMM 16,000teu ships called at DP World Southampton this week. HMM Nuri is the first of eight 16,000 TEU class mega-ships to be deployed on the Asia and North Europe trade lane.
The new class of ship is equipped with smart ship technology which ...
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Los Angeles-headquartered event logistics specialists Rock-it Cargo has teamed up with Jeddah-headquartered Sela Sport Company (Sela) to support the sports and entertainment market in Saudi Arabia and beyond. Rock-it will act as Sela’s global freight forwarding and logistics provider in all countries outside of Saudi Arabia, with Sela acting as ...
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