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UK bucks cargo crime trend

Cargo thefts from supply chains in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) more than doubled to 8,548 incidents in 2019 with product losses of well over €137 million, according to the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA). However, the UK was the sole major country to buck the trend, recording a fall in crimes The incident rate is the highest recorded in TAPA’s 23-year history as the leading Security Expert Network ... [+]

Consortia block exemption to stay for another five years

The European Commission published a final regulation extending the EU liner consortia block exemption regulation (BER) until 25 April 2024, without modification. It will allow shipping lines in consortia to continue to operate vessel sharing arrangements that have a market share up to 30%. In its Staff Working Document published last ... [+]

Heathrow sees cargo surge

Heathrow airport says its cargo movements are forecast to surge by 53%, compared to the weekly average, as the airport prioritises cargo flights with medical supplies in the fight against COVID-19. This figure is set to increase further as the airport scales up its cargo operation. Pharmaceutical products are already ... [+]

COVID-19 bottlenecks delay freight – updated

With delays at the EU’s internal borders making an unwelcome return during the covid-19 crisis, the Freight Transport Association is urging all member states to act upon the EU guidelines on green lanes for goods at borders.  Many logistics operators have encountered significant delays at the EU’s internal borders. Head of European and global policy at FTA, Pauline Bastidon, said: ... [+]

No box shortage here, says Hamburg

There are no significant bottlenecks in the supply of empty containers in German seaports, despite reports suggesting otherwise, says the port of Hamburg. It says that Port of Hamburg Marketing (HHM) conducted a on the weekend of 21/22 March which showed that shipping lines see no appreciable scarcity of equipment, ... [+]

Broker returns to ASM

Customs software specialist Agency Sector Management (ASM) has welcomed back UK Customs Solutions as a user of its Sequoia Customs Clearance software. The Customs broker has made the move back as it prepares for new trading conditions when the UK leaves the European Union (EU) on 31 December. UK Customs Solutions ... [+]

Stockholm slashes ferry fees

Ports of Stockholm has halved fees for ferries at all three of its ports to keep freight flowing to and from neighbouring countries. By taking this action the company hopes to help maintain as many sailings as possible, over the shorter and longer term. The new tariffs will apply for ... [+]

Virus fails to delay Tilbury2 opening

Coronavirus may have played havoc with the global economy and disrupted international trade, but the new Tilbury2 port is due to come to market in less than a month’s time, says chief executive of Forth Ports, Charles Hammond (pictured, below). The new terminal on the outskirts of London “will inject a ... [+]

WFS Milan joins battle against the coronavirus

Worldwide Flight Services’ (WFS) team at Milan’s Malpensa Airport are supporting urgent medical effort to saves the lives of coronavirus victims in Italy by expediting the handling of time-sensitive materials destined for hospitals and medical centres. This has included handling cargo onboard special China Eastern Airways charter flights from Shanghai to ... [+]

Logistics people to be key workers in COVID-19 response

The government has categorised logistics workers as “key workers” in the COVID-19 response plans after urgent appeals by the Freight Transport Association to the Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps, and his ministerial team. It means that logistics workers’ children can apply for access to schooling during the COVID-19 response ... [+]

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