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Cheaper than a plane, faster than a train

Ceva Logistics has taken part in the project to send the first ever TIR truck from China to Europe. A trial run from Khorgos, China via Kazakhstan to Poland operated on 13 November, in conjunction with the International Road Transportation Union and Alblas and Jet-rail, arriving at destination in just 11 days for the 7,000km run. There was no disruption or Customs issues, the partners reported. TIR became active for ... [+]

Stena’s new ships on schedule

All Stena Line’s new E-Flexer ships, due to enter into service on the Irish Sea during 2020 and 2021, are now under construction at the Avic Weihai Shipyard in China after steel cutting started on the third of the ro pax vessels. The first will go into operation on the ... [+]

FTA calls on MPs to back Brexit deal

Freight Transport Association (FTA) deputy chief executive James Hookham called on MPs to vote in favour of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement at a meeting with the Prime Minister of businesses and trade associations at 10 Downing Street on 26 November. He stressed that a No Deal outcome to negotiations is not ... [+]

Woodland opens Dewsbury office

Freight forwarder Woodland Group has opened a new office in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire. Northern regional manager, Peter Wilkinson, said: “The opening of our new facility in the region is an exciting project and we look forward to engaging with the local marketplace to provide personalised, diverse and innovative supply chain ... [+]

London Gateway gains Rotherham rail link

GB Railfreight has launched a new service between London Gateway and Newell & Wright’s terminal in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. The 37-wagon train will run five times a week in each direction, on behalf of shipping line MSC. [+]

Moment of Truth at London Gateway

DP World London Gateway has handled its one millionth teu in October, the first time it has handled a six-figure number in a calendar year. The container arrived on the 20,182teu MOL Truth on the Ocean Network Express (ONE) FE2 service from the Far East to Europe. [caption id="attachment_24411" align="alignleft" width="300"] ... [+]

Giant Canada hub for DSV

DSV Canada has broken ground on a new 1.1 million square foot facility in Milton, Ontario, scheduled to open in autumn 2019. It will be the forwarder’s future Canadian head office and logistics complex and is the largest facility of its kind in the DSV network, bringing the Air & ... [+]

E2 completes INTTRA buy

Intelligent supply chain firm E2open has completed acquisition of the INTTRA ocean shipping portal following regulatory approval. It will offer INTTRA by E2open as a dedicated product handling over 25% of all ocean containers shipped globally.   [+]

Palletways opens in Hungary

The Palletways Group has launched a new network in Hungary, offering deliveries and collections between Hungary and all its countries throughout Europe. Palletways has already recruited 11 independent transport providers to form the network one of which, Cargostar, has a strong presence in the Hungarian market, already transporting more than 400 ... [+]

AV Dawson comes to the rescue of world’s oldest lifeboat

The world’s oldest surviving lifeboat has made its first journey for 55 years, temporarily leaving her Redcar home for conservation work with the help of Middlesbrough logistics firm AV Dawson. The historic Zetland Lifeboat was loaded at the Zetland Lifeboat Museum in Redcar onto a low loader provided by Richmond haulage ... [+]

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