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British International Freight Association (BIFA) director general Robert Keen called for common sense and compromise as the first formal negotiations between the UK and the EU over their future trading relationship got under way on 2 March.
He said both sides should do everything they can to achieve a free-trade agreement with zero tariffs and zero quotas.
Keen says: “As a trade association that represents companies that handle the majority of the ...
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The Rhenus Group has agreed to buy 100% of the shares of the operating companies in the Malcolm Total Logistics Group in New Zealand. The company, founded in 1985 and headquartered in Auckland, offers services including air and sea freight, 3PL contract warehouse and customs brokerage. It has four business ...
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The corona virus has led to about 105 cancelled sailings from Asia to Europe and North America reports the European Shippers Association, quoting a report by the Evofenedex shippers’ association in the Netherlands. The shipping industry is set to lose around $ 1 billion as a result.
Capacity dropped by 20-40% ...
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AP Moller - Maersk has secured a new five-year $5bn credit facility through a syndicate of 26 selected banks, linked to its CO2 performance. The credit margin will be adjusted based on Maersk’s progress in meeting its target of reducing CO2 emissions per cargo moved by 60% by 2030. It ...
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Brittany Ferries’ vessel Kerry embarked on the inaugural sailing from Rosslare to Bilbao on 28 February.
The line said that the new route had been welcomed by hauliers given the port’s proximity to Dublin and the east coast road network while those operating on the European mainland have welcomed the move ...
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Shoreham Port has launched Shoreham Port Solutions, a new subsidiary company to provide resources, training and expertise across its estate. The new company will support the Port Skills & Safety Sector Plan in order to raise safety standards. It is looking to grow its workforce and is employing flexible workers ...
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Etihad Cargo has selected general sales and support services group ECS Group to handle sales activities in multiple-territories including the UK, US, Germany, Netherlands, Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia from 1 April. The Abu Dhabi-based carrier has entered into Cargo Service Provider agreements with ECS Group’s subsidiary company Globe Air to ...
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The British Ports Association (BPA) has written to the Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, asking for more support for port health authorities to prevent a spread of the corona virus.
Chief executive Richard Ballantyne asked the government to find additional resources to prepare for any emergency controls that need to be implemented. ...
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IAG Cargo reported a 7.2% fall revenues to €1,117m over in 2019 in what chief executive Lynne Embleton described as a tough year for the industry. She said: “The decline in our reported revenues for 2019 reflects these challenging macroeconomic and market conditions.” However: “The strength of our network and ...
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Deutsche Post DHL Group said that it had achieved record earnings in 2019 but that its 2020 earnings guidance of €5bn is, as of now, excluding any effect induced by the Coronavirus. Chief executive Frank Appel said: “It is currently hard to judge how strong the impact will be.”
In recent weeks, ...
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