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Emigration made easier

IAG Cargo has launched a new relocations service for people moving abroad - the first time an air freight carrier has offered a home relocation service directly to consumers, it says. It has partnered with Santa Fe Relocation,  and offers 24-hour support in over 67 different languages. A dedicated move specialist will be assigned to each customer to help every step of the way with a range of services, from new ... [+]

New owners for Speedy in the East Midlands

Gary Sawyer, owner of the Bolton, Wigan and Oldham franchises of Eddie Stobart Logistics urgent transport arm, Speedy Freight has now taken over the Leicester and Derby franchises. The Castle Donnington branch is now recruiting up to 30 drivers and will also be taking on up to nine office staff over ... [+]

Lifeboat saved for posterity

Lifeboat saved for posterity Historic lifeboat Bedford has been moved to the North East Maritime Trust's yard to begin restoration, after spending almost two years in secure storage at the Port of Tyne. The1886-built  vessel was brought back to Tyneside in 2017 by a band of local businesses including the Port of ... [+]

Ocean expert returns to Davies Turner

John Adams is rejoining Davies Turner as head of trade, Middle East, Indian Subcontinent, South Africa and emerging markets at the forwarder’s ocean management team. He spent seven years at shipping line, MSC, and is replacing Todd Moore, who retires this month. Previously, Adams spent five years at Davies Turner ... [+]

Xpediator appoints IT director

UK freight forwarder Xpediator has appointed Dan Harris as IT infrastructure service and operations director. He was most recently at Sainsbury’s Argos as senior IT development manager where he supported the integration of Argos following its purchase by Sainsbury’s. [+]

Grimsby goes to the next level

ABP has applied to the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) to expand its Grimsby River Terminal (GRT) to handle the world’s largest car carriers. The port operator wants to extend the existing berths, as well as deepen the berthing pocket through dredging to allow the terminal, which can already handle two 175 ... [+]

New ops manager for Southampton

ABP Southampton has appointed Craig Barbour as general manager for landside operations. He joins from the Humber International Terminal in Immingham. [+]

Train takes the strain from Sweden to China

APM Terminals Gothenburg has opened the Gothenburg Gateway this week. The terminal operator says that a container placed on a freight train anywhere in Sweden will be loaded onto a large ocean-going vessel within 48 hours, and will shave up at least a week off the transit time from Sweden ... [+]

Big Apple gets its first pharma centre

Handler Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) and Swiss WorldCargo have opened New York’s first GDP (Good Distribution Practice)-compliant pharma facility at JFK Airport’s Building 66. “As the leading cargo handler at JFK, we are proud to be the first airline handling facility to become GDP certified, which is in response to ... [+]

A warehouse problem shared

Imperial Logistics has added two new functions to its ShareHouse digital warehouse platform. Visitors can now request offers direct from suitable warehouse providers, and message them with any additional questions, allowing providers to respond and create a tailored offer. The Berlin-based startup has also launched an Experts Service for users ... [+]

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