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P&O Ferries says that one of its ro-pax vessels was prevented from sailing on 16 April after Peel Ports presented it with a demand for payment of almost £600,000.
P&O said it believed it owed much less than the amount demand and that it had been in discussions with the port authorities – until its key contact was furloughed and the port authority neglected to tell it. It says that the ...
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Many ports are reporting an increase in warehousing utilisation and distribution facilities for foodstuffs and medical supplies, according to a survey by the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH).
IAPH’s second World Ports Sustainability Programme COVID19 Economic Impact Barometer surveyed 90 ports around the world, with Africa, South America and ...
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Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – the territory’s largest independent cargo handler – has installed thermal cameras in its staff canteen and throughout SuperTerminal 1 to step up the fight against COVID-19. The cameras will help to identify any individual with an abnormally high body temperature, a key ...
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Pan-European freight firm Rhenus has acquired Irish chemical logistics specialist C+G Logistics. Headquartered in Mulhuddart, Dublin, the chemical storage and transportation specialist has more than 40 years’ experience in handling raw materials, ingredients and chemicals. Its facility also provides 5,000 square metres of dedicated hazardous goods storage.
Managing Director at Rhenus ...
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American Airlines said it would implement a fair booking policy to address late changes or cancellations from 1 May. It said the aim was to reduce unused space, especially when demand is critical. The new booking policy still allows customer to cancel up to 48 hours prior to scheduled departure ...
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Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) took just 72 hours to launch a new ‘emergency response’ cargo handling operation at Liege Airport. It followed a request from the airport to help increase its capacity to accept more freighter flights carrying urgent medical equipment. WFS transferred highly-trained, experienced cargo handling staff from its ...
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FTA Ireland (FTAI) has called on the Irish government to provide additional financial support to logistics businesses during the Covid-19 outbreak, citing an Impact Survey which showed that 71% of logistics businesses have seen a drop in revenue since the start of the pandemic.
FTAI general manager Aidan Flynn, said: “FTAI’s ...
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Associated British Ports (ABP) has appointed Nick Barnett to the new role of group head of commercial (energy). He is currently power business development director at SIMEC-GFG Alliance and has extensive experience in the sector.
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Dublin Port Company reported a decline in overall port tonnage of 4.8% compared to the first quarter of 2019 in its first quarter trading figures for 2020. The first three months of 2019 were dominated by the original Brexit departure date of 31 March 2019 and volumes were very high ...
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One-time World War II fighter base London Biggin Hill Airport says it remains fully operational and ready to support cargo operators transporting goods and essential medical equipment around the UK. Head of marketing Andy Patsalides, says: “We are well-prepared to welcome aircraft capable of carrying specialised cargo, including personal protection ...
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