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One month before the deadline for a ministerial decision on the Development Consent Order for the A303 improvement scheme, Freight Transport Association policy manager Chris Yarsley is urging the government to decide in favour. He said: “This initiative is vital to solving the reliability, congestion and safety issues along this corridor. The UK needs efficient and effective road transport networks to function properly, but the issues with the A303 have ...
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The world’s biggest container ship, HMM Algeciras, has arrived at DP World London Gateway port at the end of her maiden voyage to the UK. At 24,000teu and 400 metres long, her arrival on the Thames on 14 June concluded a voyage from China, via South Korea and north-west Europe.
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French rail operators have set up a new alliance, Fret Ferroviaire Français du Futur (4F) to promote the freight industry throughout the country. It aims to double freight on the network by 2030 and medium and long-term plans to this end are now being prepared.
Rail freight in France has stagnated ...
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FTA Ireland (FTAI) has welcomed the imminent formation of a new Irish government following the indecisive election result several months ago, Fine Gael, Fianna Fail and the Green Party confirmed they had agreed to set up an alliance.
However, FTAI general manager Aidan Flynn said there are many urgent questions to ...
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The British International Freight Association (BIFA) said that it hopes the package of measures unveiled by HMRC recently to accelerate growth of the UK’s customs intermediary sector is successful.
Director general, Robert Keen explained: “Whilst we welcome the additional funding, as we did when the first two rounds of funding were ...
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Multimodal and FBJ’s 30Under30 Showcase gives recognition to those dynamic, hard-working, talented individuals under the age of 30 working in the industry; saluting the next cohort in the business and building on from the successful Next Generation Careers Day at the Multimodal Exhibition.
Multimodal & FBJ have assembled a stellar judging ...
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CEVA Logistics is launching a three-part expansion plan for in Africa and aims to a leading, continent-wide market player, following its acquisition of AMI Worldwide with an extensive network in the east and south of the continent.
The AMI Worldwide office network in 12 countries and almost 1,000 employees will join ...
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A virtual tour of DP World London Gateway port via Zoom attracted a record attendance BIFA’s Young Forwarder Network attracted since its launch in March 2019. The behind-the-scenes tour attracted 71 online attendees, allowing them to witness the port’s state-of-the-art technology and all aspects of landside and shipside activity.
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Rhenus Air & Ocean has opened a new hub at Liège Airport, Belgium. The new hub offers a portfolio of freight forwarding solutions at the fastest-growing cargo airport in Europe. Future plans for the new Rhenus office will include air, ocean and rail routes, while customs clearance and fiscal representation ...
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The UK government will take a pragmatic and flexible approach to import customs checks from the EU after Brexit next year. There will be a temporary light-touch regime at ports such as Dover, regardless of whether a deal is done with the EU or not.
According to a statement by the ...
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