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Boost for Dundee decommissioning

A new alliance of businesses in the North Sea Oil & Gas decommissioning sector has been launched in Dundee. Forth and Tay Decommissioning includes ABB, Augean North Sea Services, COES Caledonian, Forth Ports, John Lawrie Group, Offshore Decommissioning Services and Well-Safe Solutions. Founding partner, Charles Hammond, chief executive of Forth Ports said: “Dundee offers a highly-skilled local workforce, with access to major transport links for easy commuting and streamlined logistics, while ... [+]

Newark recruit for Palletways network

Newark-based packing and haulage company International Logistics Centre, has joined the Palletways network. The family-run business, which was founded in 1988, specialises in transportation, shipping, export packing, warehousing and storage, working in Africa, Russia, the Artic, Antarctica and the Middle and Far East - and the business has won national ... [+]

No deal still possible, warns BIFA boss

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is advising its members to continue preparing for a no-deal departure on 29 March, until things become clearer. Director general Robert Keen, said: “Confusion reigns and with less than a fortnight to go before Brexit, no proposal is off the table and some suggest that ... [+]

U-Freight offers service for e-commerce start-ups

U-Freight launches logistics has launched a new product for e-commerce start-ups, e+ Solutions. It is aimed at shippers with limited resources who are looking for cost effective behind-the-scenes assistance with order fulfilment, logistics and administration operations. U-Freight has also created a new website for its e+ Solutions product, www.eplusss.com The new service ... [+]

Container fires: much work still to do

Recent container ship fires have focussed attention on the incorrect processing of dangerous goods and given new impetus to the nascent Cargo Integrity campaign initiated by the TT Club, says the transport and logistics insurer. The recent fire aboard Yantian Express, details of the final judgment on the  MSC Flaminia explosion ... [+]

São Paulo to be Virgin’s first South American city

Virgin Atlantic Cargo is to launch flights between London Heathrow and São Paulo, Brazil in 2020. A daily 787 will offer several tonnes of capacity on the carrier’s first foray into South America and will give direct access into the continent’s largest import and export market and the largest base ... [+]

Deal will put wind in North East’s sails, says PD Ports

North-east based PD Ports has welcomed the Offshore Wind Sector Deal agreed by the industry and the government, saying it would lead to significant employment and economic benefits in the region. The deal calls for a third of all UK electricity will be produced by offshore wind by 2030. PD Ports business ... [+]

New chief for air charterers

Weston Aviation chief executive Nick Weston (left) has been appointed chairman of BACA – The Air Charter Association. He succeeds Richard Mumford \(right) who has held the role since 2016.   [+]

Scots rail industry steps up to the challenge

A group of rail freight operators, Network Rail, users, industry bodies and hauliers have launched a joint strategy to meet the 7.5% growth target for railfreight in Scotland, set by the Scottish Government last year. It includes Russell Group, WH Malcolm and DRS. [+]

ABP appoints bulk chief

ABP has appointed Martin Bardle to run its Humber International Terminal bulk facility in Immingham. He was previously ABP’s head of compliance. [+]

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