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‘No backstop necessary’ says new tech consortium

A British consortium has launched a new system that it says will create a seamless digital border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. ELAND, which has been set up by former British military, technology specialists and hauliers, says it can build a totally secure freight transit system based on digital locking containers, GPS routing records, Blockchain tracking and anti-tampering enforcement. This could remove the requirement for customs checks and a ... [+]

Young forwarder winners announced

Winner of this year’s Young International Freight Forwarder of the Year (YIFFY) Award is Evgeniya Khokhlova, who represents the Russian association (FAR) and is a specialist in project logistics for SVH-Freight. The announcement was made at the FIATA World Congress, which took place this year in Cape Town, South Africa. Each year, ... [+]

Welcome return for Stena Europe

The Stena Europe has resumed sailings on the Rosslare - Fishguard route following an extensive refit. The ferry operator said the upgrade programme took longer than had been anticipated but athe vessel will be a significant improvement. Trade director, Irish Sea (south) Ian Davies said: “I know there has been a ... [+]

FTA expert helps to double Morocco permits

The Freight Transport Association says it has helped secure an agreement between the UK and Morocco to double road freight permits doubled between the two nations in 2020 . FTA's manager of international transport and trade procedures, John Lucy, Fwas invited by the Department of Transport (DfT) to share his knowledge at a recent meeting ... [+]

Slicker, quicker systems for Europa’s new subsidiary

Continental Cargo Carriers has carried out a raft of upgrades to its IT systems since it was acquired by Europa Worldwide Group in June 20218, says the new Dartford-based owner. It says that CCC’s 20-year-old IT system has been overhauled and replaced with a brand-new solution, specifically developed by Europa, ... [+]

Maritime industry helps Merseyside to thrive

The report found that the maritime sector clustered around the Mersey boosts business turnover in the Liverpool City Region by £2.0 billion, according to a new report commissioned by Mersey Maritime. The report, The Economic Contribution of the Maritime Sector in the Liverpool City Region which was produced in conjunction ... [+]

Bangla carrier comes back to Manchester

Biman Bangladesh Airlines is to return to Manchester Airport, with a new service to Sylhet and Dhaka set to start inon 4 January next year. The carrier will use a Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the route, and will operate on Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday. Biman operated a Dhaka-Manchester-New York service ... [+]

Be prepared, but don’t panic, Gothenburg boss tells traders

The port of Gotherburg in Sweden says it is sending out a message to the country's exporters, telling them that the must be ensure that goods are ready for customs clearance before they reach the port terminals. “If an exporter does not have everything in place, they won't get in ... [+]

Tilbury shows its hand with new pontoon

A floating pontoon destined for the new Tilbury2 ro ro terminal development at Port of Tilbury has been launched at the Ravestein yard in Deest, Holland. When finishing works are completed as expected in October, it will be towed by tug along with the linkspan bridge, ready for installation at ... [+]

Dover goes with the grain

Cefetra’s MV Peak Dublin was the first ship to call at Dover’s new cargo terminal with a cargo of export grain. The new multi-purpose cargo terminal facility is a major part of the Port’s £250 million Dover Western Docks Revival development. Recently appointed cargo terminal manager, Nik Scott-Gray, said: “What better ... [+]

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