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Coronavirus outbreak ‘a possibility’ in UK ports

A serious outbreak of the Coronavirus in a UK port cannot be ruled out, says British Ports Association member Hill Dickinson, in a paper on the virus and its potential implications for the sector as part of the BPA's Port Futures Programme. Tony McDonach, legal director at the law firm said: The threats to the UK ports industry from the novel coronavirus are not immediate but they are nevertheless real. The number ... [+]

Europa Recognises Talent Within the Business

Adam McBride Promoted to Finance Director. Ambitious and innovative logistics operator  Europa Worldwide Group is showcasing its drive to recognise and nurture talent from within its business. Since Managing Director Andrew Baxter acquired the business in 2013, Europa has prioritised internal career development. Employees have been given the opportunity to progress through ... [+]

Europa narrows the gender gap

Europa Worldwide Group is highlighting its drive to offer employees equal pay and opportunities, as its Europa Warehouse division sees an increase in its female employees  stepping forward for in-house training to expand their skill set. Europa follows the requirements of The Equality Act 2010 (Gender Pay Gap Information) Regulations, which ... [+]

Everywoman deadline extended

The deadline for nominations for the 2020 Amazon everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards has been extended to 24 February. The awards celebrate the crucial positions women hold in transport and logistics, showcasing progression, accomplishments and increasing avenues of opportunity within the industry. They aim to create role models and reshape the perception that transport and ... [+]

TAPA launches toughest-ever security standards

The Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) has launched what it describes as the most comprehensive industry security standards in its 23-year history to help protect operations from escalating cargo crime. The 2020 revisions of the Association’s Facility Security Requirements (FSR) and Trucking Security Requirements (TSR) – which take effect on 1 ... [+]

Don’t delay – register for Multimodal today

Anyone planning to attend this year's Multimodal 2020 exhibition and conference can save themselves time by pre-registering for the event, along with the chance to win one of 20 free places at the Multimodal Awards evening, which will be hosted this year by Kevin Keegan. Registration is now open for Multimodal ... [+]

Unifeeder adds East Coast and London Gateway link – updated

Unifeeder has started a new service between DP World London Gateway, Teesport, Grangemouth, Antwerp and Dunkirk. The port operator said it offer an alternative for customers shipping cargo between Europe and the UK as well as transshipment connections via London Gateway. [+]

ONE imposes China reefer surcharge

The ONE shipping consortium is warning that due to slow inbound container pick-up caused by the coronavirus and the extension of the Lunar New Year holidays, some Chinese terminals, especially Xingang (Tianjin) and Shanghai are facing a serious shortage of reefer plugs. This may result in the discharge of reefer ... [+]

CHIEF and CDS to run side by side

Chairman of customs clearance solutions provider Agency Sector Management, Peter MacSwiney has welcomed plans to extend the Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) computer system until 2021, giving more time to prepare for additional changes. But he added: “Safety and security checks post 31 December are more of a ... [+]

Pharma cert for WFS Paris

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has gained IATA CEIV Pharma certification for its new €10 million Pharma Centre at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Opened in September last year, the Centre is the only dedicated facility at the airport and has a team of dedicated and trained experts, temperature-controlled warehousing, and ... [+]

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