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DHL launches online customs broking in US

DHL Global Forwarding has launched a platform for its US customs brokerage customers. Customs Connection replaces the previous DHL platform and acts as a one stop-shop for all customs processes backed by a sophisticated technological architecture. It complements the Customs Brokerage services offered through our team of 800 experts across the US. A dashboard allows customers can view and download their current and historical information and data, filter through commodities/origin ... [+]

New VP for American Airlines

American Airlines Cargo has promoted Jessica Tyler to vice president, strategy and development. She joined American Airlines in 2012, where she led the team that merged the cargo divisions of US Airways and American Airlines, an integration that the industry considered the most successful cargo merger to date. [+]

Two into one for AP Moller

AP Moller - Maersk is combine its offering for ocean products and supply chain services into a single end-to-end logistic solution for cargo owners. It said this would ensure an improved customer experience with fewer touchpoints and a more comprehensive service offering. The integrated commercial organisation will operate with a single ... [+]

PD Ports declares war on plastic pellets

PD Ports’ Teesport has become the first UK port to sign up to the Operation Clean Sweep (OCS) initiative risk of plastic pellets from leaking into the environment. The project, run in the UK by the British Plastics Federation, introduces measures to keep plastic ‘nurdles’ away from rivers and seas. Local ... [+]

FedEx appoints Europe COO

FedEx Express has appointed Sean Healy as regional chief operating officer for Europe. He takes over from Michael Holt who is set to retire by the end of September 2018. Healy joined FedEx Express in 1986 as a package handler and was most recently senior vice president leading the overall ... [+]

ABP signs Blockchain deal

Associated British Ports has signed a memorandum of understanding to work with digital logistics enabler Marine Transport International to create a pilot programmes to use blockchain technology to improve connectivity. ABP will participate in MTI’s blockchain solution in pilot shipments. Currently, each party in a supply chain, from shipper to ... [+]

BIFA fumes over sulphur surcharge

BIFA has described the container shipping industry's recent imposition of a 'sulphur surcharge' as unjustified and blatant profiteering. It follows an announcement by Danish giant AP Moller Maersk of a new bunker adjustment factor (BAF) surcharge from 1 January 2019, a full year ahead of the global sulphur cap on marine ... [+]

Ital and Eurobridge have high hopes for new Malta service

Manchester based groupage and forwarding operator Ital Logistics is to launch a new service to Malta in conjunction with its new partner on the island, EuroBridge Shipping Services. It will operate at least twice-weekly with departures from the UK every Tuesday (or Wednesday morning) and Thursday arriving in Malta the following ... [+]

Barnier relents on Ireland border checks

EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier said on 18 September that he was ready to improve its offer on how Ireland’s customs affairs would be managed, with most physical checks carried out away from the Ulster land border, the BBC has reported. However, he also warned that the "moment of ... [+]

Want to get ahead? Get an IIFA diploma

The Irish International Freight Association (IIFA) hosted a dual celebration on 12 September for graduation of the 2017-1818 IIFA FIATA Diploma class group and the tenth anniversary of the FIATA Diploma in Freight Forwarding through IIFA. Some 31 Participants from the 2017-18 Class Group became FIATA diploma holders on the night, ... [+]

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