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DSV Panalpina moves to mitigate merger effects

The DSV Panalpina Group has told employees at the former Panalpina headquarters in Basel that overlapping corporate functions and positions will either be cut or relocated to the headquarters in Denmark, with up to 165 job losses. But at the same time, the company intends to expand its logistics footprint in the Basel area. DSV Panalpina chief executive Jens Bjørn Andersen explained: “As we integrate Panalpina into the DSV Panalpina Group, ... [+]

Sixth 777 freighter for Turkish Cargo

Turkish Cargo has taken delivery of its sixth Boeing-777 Freighter at Seattle’s Everett Paine Airport. The new plane brings many substantial benefits in terms of operational costs, efficiency and reliability. Turkish Cargo will have a total of eight similar machines by 2020. [+]

Beetlemania sweeps through Tilbury

A wildlife area created six years ago to offset losses of habitat from Tilbury’s London Distribution Park development has been ranked by one of Britain’s foremost entomological consultants as of national importance for insects and other invertebrates. The site at picturesquely named Mucking Landfill was created in 2013 by spreading ... [+]

DHL to triple Korea space

DHL Express has signed a concession agreement with Incheon International Airport in South Korea for a €131 million expansion plan. The expanded facility will have 58,700sq m, compared with the current 20,000sq m and will  be equipped with the latest technology for faster, more secure and efficient handling. [+]

Emirates delivers new e-commerce platform

Emirates SkyCargo has launched Emirates Delivers, a new e-commerce delivery platform that allows customers shopping from multiple online retailers in the US to consolidate their purchases and have them delivered to a home or office address. Emirates Delivers is available to individual or small business customers in the UAE. Customers ... [+]

Government signs fresh Brexit ferry contracts

The Government has signed fresh contracts with ferry companies to keep supplies of medicines and other vital goods on the move in the event of disruption to ports after Brexit, according to a report in The Guardian newspaper. The deals with Brittany Ferries, DFDS, P&O European Ferries and Stena Line ... [+]

ABP greens its fleet – updated

ABP has added 12 more electric vehicles to its fleet at the Port of Southampton, which now make up the majority of its fleet. There are now 28 ABP zero emission vehicles operating around the port. ABP calculates that it will remove 15 tonnes of carbon emissions per year. The ... [+]

Get Brexit-ready with CILT

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport is offering Brexit-readiness training including a series of workshops and television training sessions. It includes the Customs impact, helping transport businesses to understand the impact of Brexit on goods travelling into and out of the EU and understanding of how to mitigate risk ... [+]

Chilly outlook for Ceva at London Gateway

CEVA Logistics has officially opened its new cold chain facility at DP World London Gateway. The 10,000sq m Chill Hub offers up to 10,000 pallet positions with seven independent chambers capable of operating from -25°C through to +16°C. Dedicated areas will handle pharmaceuticals, fresh and frozen produce, beverage products and flowers ... [+]

IAG offers enhanced tracking

IAG Cargo has signed a partnership to offer customers a new tracking service using Cargo Signal’s sensor-based logistics platform. The service provides offers end-to-end monitoring and notification using cellular networks to communicate with tracking devices on cargo which transmit real time data when in cellular range on location, light levels and ... [+]

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