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The Freightex network has opened its first Polish branch in Wroclaw. Close to the German and Czech borders and with access to motorways in all directions, it “is a great city for logistics with many established businesses such as LG and Amazon already here plus a lot of investment in logistics parks in the surrounding area,” said branch manager, Kris Koronkiewicz. The branch will offer a wide range of intra-Europe ...
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An informal poll by the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) shows that 60% of the UK’s leading logistics professionals are in favour of Britain remaining in the EU.
The survey was carried out at a networking luncheon for the logistics industry at the House of Lords and organised by UKWA, attended by ...
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Syngenta, the world’s largest agricultural chemical company, has appointed AP Moeller group forwarding arm Damco as lead logistics partner for its global sea and airfreight shipments. The agreement builds on Damco’s longstanding relationship with Syngenta and will cover sourcing, execution, monitoring and analysis of logistics services while providing end-to-end visibility. ...
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UPS has expanded its Worldwide Express package service to 23 additional countries and territories, including Jersey and Guernsey, giving an earlier guaranteed-delivery option . Previously, the islands had only end-of-day guarantees. Other countries in the expanded list include several in South America and the Caribbean, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Morocco, Tunisia, ...
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The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has created a new Shippers’ Advisory Committee to be chaired by Lars Droog of global chemicals firm, Tosoh Corporation.
The group will review all elements of the supply chain in order to make improvements with the interests of the shipper in mind.
Lars Doog, who has ...
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P&O Ferries has redesigned the Liverpool terminal for its freight ro ro service to Dublin. Parking has been doubled from 35 to 70 truck spaces and, with showers and rest rooms available - drivers in this area can now designate the time spent waiting in the terminal as a rest ...
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Forth Ports confirms that it has entered into an agreement to purchase 152 acres of land, including a further deep water jetty, close to its Port of Tilbury and is planning to invest at least £100m in infrastructure and facilities.
The land is part of the former Tilbury Power Station owned ...
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DFDS's freight service between Rosyth and Zeebrugge route moved into profit for the first time in 2015, reported the ro ro operator in its annual accounts. Freight volumes also increased by 10% on the route. Route director, Stein Est, said: “The stricter EU legislation on sulphur, introduced in 2015, and ...
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Container line Hapag Lloyd has strengthened its Special Cargo team who handle cargo that does not fit into standard boxes due to its size or weight. In addition to the Special Cargo Division at its headquarters in Hamburg, there are now similar teams in the major markets in Asia and ...
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PD Ports has appointed Michael Parker (left) and as business development manager and Alfred van Wyk general manager business development.
With more than 15 years’ experience in the construction industry, Michael Parker joins the port company from Hope Construction Materials to help develop supply chain solutions for dry bulk cargo. ...
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