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One World signs global retail deal

Logistics, eCommerce and IT solutions provider One World Express has reached a partnership deal with the OnBuy retailer group. It will allow 11,000 OnBuy UK retailers to download their orders into One World Express’ system and ship exclusively with the logistics provider, along with access to One World Express’ logistics software, including SmartTrack. One World Express is currently providing OnBuy retailers with domestic courier solutions but the retailer network has ... [+]

DHL expands in Algeria

DHL Global Forwarding has opened offices in Algiers  and in Hassi Messaoud in central-southern Algeria. It has also appointed former head of sales for North Africa, Kareem Aziz  as country manager for Algeria. DHL said the move would allow it to better serve its local oil and energy customers with ... [+]

Container industry wary of 2022 – but rates could tumble

Global container logistics players wary of the future in 2022 and are rethinking their strategies, according to a survey by trading and leasing operator Container xChange published on 8 December. The survey of 800 shipping lines, container traders, forwarders, NVOCCs, shippers and procurement companies found that 75% are rethinking their ... [+]

Tunnel traffic down by a tenth

Eurotunnel operator Getlink said its Le Shuttle Freight service transported 131,298 trucks in November, a decrease of 10% compared to 2020 due to an unfavourable comparison because of stockpiling in anticipation of Brexit last year. The passenger service moved 96,506 vehicles, up 89% compared to November 2020, due to less ... [+]

Volga-Dnepr Arctic efforts recognised

Volga-Dnepr’s employees were recognized for their contribution to the development of the Arctic and Antarctic at the Arctic: today and the future forum in St. Petersburg on 2-4 December. Oceanologist Arthur Chilingarov thanked airline employees for their invaluable contribution to regional development. The carrier is currently carrying out its seventh ... [+]

Fast track for Manila upgrade

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) is fast-tracking the second phase development of berths 7 and 8 at Manila International Container Terminal (MICT). It is adding full back-up areas for the future Berths 9 and 10 and refurbishing Berths 1 to 5 and their back up areas, including the installation of ... [+]

New timber terminal for Kings Lynn

Associated British Ports (ABP) has officially opened its Vancouver Timber Terminal at the Kings Lynn. Named after Captain George Vancouver who originated from the town, the new facility provides 3000sq m of undercover storage. Timber volumes at the port have seen a year-on-year uplift of 85% to keep pace with ... [+]

New man at the helm of IAG Cargo

Virgin Atlantic Cargo has appointed Phil Wardlaw as its new vice president and managing director. He has been with the carrier for 17 years and has held numerous leadership roles within the operations and engineering teams, culminating in vice president engineering and maintenance in 2017. he succeeds Dominic Kennedy, who ... [+]

Fast getaway for New Jersey rail traffic

APM Terminals Elizabeth in New Jersey is offering a direct-to-rail landing zone section to expedite rail cargo. Once cargo arrives at the Millennium Marine Rail-operated terminal, port labour and APM Terminals teams build doublestack trains for fast handoff to three Class I railroads to take them to inland markets 2-4 ... [+]

Challenge Group joins Cool Chain Association

The Challenge Group has joined the Cool Chain Association (CCA). Challenge’s six companies include cargo airlines, handlers, and logistics services, and its subsidiary carrier CAL Cargo Airlines which carries perishables between Israel and Europe. It has a portfolio of temperature-controlled products covering perishables and pharmaceuticals and holds IATA CEIV pharma certification ... [+]

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