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AEO for Woodland in Ireland

Woodland Ireland has gained AEO accreditation from Irish Revenue and Customs. It establishes the forwarder as a customs intermediary acting on behalf of companies exporting and importing to and from the country. [+]

Tyne for tea

Tea maker Tetley has outsourced all its inbound tea production and finished goods export logistics to Port of Tyne. It covers the movement of thousands of tonnes of raw tea and finished products each year. Tyne began working with Tetley in 2003 and shipping now accounts for 90% of its ... [+]

Don’t let Scottish independence become a second Brexit shambles, says ParcelHero

Parcel broker Parcelhero is urging traders to consider the implications of Scottish independence, following the SNP’s historic win in the Holyrood elections.It says that ensuring the free flow of goods across English-Scottish borders must be part of any plans as the result could could pave the way for a second ... [+]

Fedex streamlines e-commerce imports

FedEx Express has selected audit and tax advisor KPMG to offer a new Import One Stop Shop (IOSS) service to help e-commerce sellers from outside the European Union. From 1 July 1the EU will introduce a new IOSS regime for the declaration and payment of VAT on ecommerce sales of ... [+]

Maersk to run daily Felixstowe-Sheffield train

GB Railfreight (GBRf) has signed a new two-year deal with AP Moller –Maersk to operate a daily service from Felixstowe to Newell & Wright’s new terminal in Tinsley, Sheffield. The new service will incorporate five new eco-fret 2 wagons that GBRf has recently procured from VTG. [+]

State-of-the art for art

Lufthansa Cargo has laid the foundation stone for a new art storage facility at its Frankfurt hub. The 168sq m ArtCube will offer secure and professional storage of valuable works of art of all kinds. Air-conditioning with heating and cooling functions will create an almost constant temperature with vertical window ... [+]

New cranes extend Barca’s lead

Hutchison Ports’ BEST terminal in Barcelona has taken delivery of two new super post panamax gantry cranes, adding to the 11 already in operation. The new cranes, with their 24-row outreach, will increase BEST's capacity to operate large ships and will go into operation in June. [+]

Haropa to set up Paris DC for IKEA

IKEA France is to set up a logistics warehouse on a Haropa (ports of Normandy)-owned 16 hectare site at the Seine river port of Limay-Porcheville, on the western outskirts of Paris. The retailer will develop a 72,000 sq. m distribution centre to restock Paris city centre shops and deliver online ... [+]

O’Connor to spearhead Crane strategy

Crane Worldwide Logistics has appointed John O’Connor as executive vice president, strategic development. He brings 28 years of experience in the logistics industry to Crane which offers supply chain solutions at 120 locations across 30 countries and with particular expertise in trade compliance, foreign trade zones and strategic consultative services. [+]

Europa to take on more Rapid recruits

Europa Worldwide Group is to make a second intake of applications this year for its Rapid Career Development Programme It follows the 2021 re-launch of the programme, which gives candidates the chance to become part of its Europa Road sales team and become a trainee road account manager. This year, Europa ... [+]

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