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Brittany Ferries has completed its part-purchase of Channel Islands operator, Condor Ferries. The deal, announced last year, had been subject to scrutiny by competition authorities and has now been finalised. Brittany Ferries is the minority shareholder in the company, alongside Columbia Threadneedle European Sustainable Infrastructure Fund. Last year the two companies reached agreement with Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets (“MIRA”) for the acquisition of 100% of Condor Ferries.
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The European Commission is to temporarily lift airport slot usage obligations during the corana virus crisis and avoid carriers operating empty ‘ghost flights'.
Commissioner for Transport Adina Vălean said that without such a measure, airlines would have to continue to operate flights, even if largely empty, to guarantee their current slots ...
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On 9 March, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said that executive director Rick Cotton has tested positive for the corona virus. He is currently asymptomatic and has self-quarantined at his home while maintaining a full schedule. Any staff members who have had close contact with him ...
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Enterprise solutions company Tigers is offering a new solution for the European B2C market in partnership with Swiss-based postal and e-commerce specialist Asendia, aimed at the low, small sized and low weight segment.
Through the expanded agreement, Tigers will use Asendia's Standard Goods and Fully Tracked Goods solutions.
Regional managing director Tigers, ...
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A £17m upgrade at the Twelve Quays ferry terminal in Birkenhead was used for the first time on 9 March by Stena Edda - the ferry operator’s next generation vessel on her maiden voyage to Belfast.
A joint project between port owner Peel Ports and Stena Line has expanded the dock ...
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Unifeeder made its first call in Grangemouth on its new feeder service linking the Scottish port to London Gateway. The shortsea operator has added a call at the London port to its existing route, which also calls at Dunkerque, Antwerp and Teesport.
Commenting on the arrival of the Anna G into ...
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Etihad Cargo has launched its first mobile application, giving customers real time access to information on-the-go, real-time tracking and flight status in addition to opt-in push-notifications with instant alerts on shipment milestones. It also offers route search, links to specialised services, latest news and contact information. It builds on the ...
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The full Multimodal 2020 conference programme is now available with sustainability a major theme in a programme that has seen major changes from previous years. The organisers say that, as of now, the show will be going ahead although the situation remains fluid and that they would be following scientific ...
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Freight services to and from Italy have not been formally suspended, despite the Italian Prime Minister’s total country lockdown but there may be delays due to a lack of drivers, says groupage specialist Ital Logistics.
The Manchester-based operator said it had been advised by its Italian partner that the movement of ...
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Freight forwarders and shipping lines are reporting that freight services from China are slowly getting back to normal after the corona virus outbreak in the country. However, volumes remain depressed and services have been dislocated by the outbreak.
Davies Turner head of supply chain services, Tony Cole said: “For China rail, ...
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