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SAS links up with Unisys

SAS Cargo is now offering its air freight services through Unisys’ Cargo Portal platform. Dynamic pricing and e-bookings will be available to more than 6,000 customers worldwide. [+]

US ports plead for Covid funding

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has written to the Congressional leadership and Treasury Secretary Steven Munchin calling for $3.5 billion in Covid-19 relief funding be made available for the maritime transportation sector, citing significant hardships and “unique and unexpected challenges” posed by the pandemic. The letters ask Congress ... [+]

We will deliver Christmas, says Logistics UK

Logistics UK moved to reassure businesses and consumers that the sector is doing everything it can to overcome issues at some of the UK’s ports, following media reports that key gateways are close to paralysis. Policy manager Zoe McLernon said: “Logistics businesses are doing their utmost to maintain business as usual, working ... [+]

Nijmegen to be Palletways EU entry-point

Palletways has designated its Nijmegen hub in the Netherlands as a key entry points to mainland Europe at the end of the Brexit transition period on 31 December. The hub, close to the German border is now licensed through the Imperial Group to carry out import and export clearance for ... [+]

Maersk moves to Agility site in Abidjan

Maersk has chosen the new Agility warehouse project in Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire to house its storage, deconsolidation and distribution facility in the economic capital of. The new 5,000sq m facility can  handle 3,900 pallet positions. Agility is funding and developing a total of 250,000sq m of warehousing on the for ... [+]

Abu Dhabi Ports signs Israel deal

Abu Dhabi Ports has signed an agreement to enhance trade, investment and technology cooperation with the Manufacturers Association of Israel. It is the first agreement signed by Abu Dhabi Ports with an Israeli trade organisation since the ratification of the peace agreement between the UAE and Israel in September. The ... [+]

Pall-Ex ADDs new northern hub

The Pall-Ex network has opened a new northern hub in Rochdale, operated by shareholder and founder member, ADD Express. ADD has invested £1.4 million in the 120,000sq ft, 16-door drive-through facility which can handle up to 4,000 pallets per night once it is operating at full capacity. [+]

Geodis welcomes free trade deal

Global forwarder Geodis, has welcomed the signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) in the Asia Pacific region. It says it  represents a fundamental step in the development of what will become the largest international trading bloc over the next 20 years, eliminating 90% of import tariffs between the ... [+]

Stena calls for Brexit stay of execution

Stena Line is calling for a Brexit implementation phase and for the EU to take a pragmatic approach to customs after Brexit transition period ends. The Harwich-Hook and Irish Sea ferry operator says that systems and infrastructure required for customs checks in Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK will ... [+]

Port Everglades set to go deeper

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners has approved a Project Partnership Agreement with the US Army Corps of Engineers to move forward with the long-awaited Port Everglades Navigation Improvements Project. It will deepen the navigation channel from 42 feet to 48-50 feet and widen narrow channel areas to take ... [+]

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