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First fifties for WH Malcolm

DB Schenker Rail UK is now moving containers for WH Malcolm between Daventry and Grangemouth. The new flow carried the first 50' containers in the UK, unveilved by WH Malcolm at the Multimodal show this year. The new flow is in addition to the Daventry to Mossend service which DB Schenker Rail UK has been running since early April.   [+]

U-Freight unifies Hong Kong sites

The U-Freight Group has brought the operations of its airfreight import and export departments in Hong Kong into one location in the Special Administrative Region. The freight forwarding company is adding a further 39,000sq ft of warehousing to the 39,000 sq ft that it already has at Tsing Yi, targeted ... [+]

Transatlantic trade study

A new research study that is looking into the relevance and effects of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) to every business. Global Trade Management Agenda can be accessed at www.aeb.com/gtm-study until 22 September and all foreign trade and logistics expert are invited to participate and win various prizes. ... [+]

Single AWB for AA and US Airways

American Airlines and US Airways will move to a single air waybill using the American Airlines prefix 001 from 20 October. It follows the ongoing merger of the two carriers' cargo operations. [+]

A rail winner

The Rail Freight Group (RFG) named DP World as its Business of the Year on 10 September. DP World’s work on the London Gateway Project and at Southampton's Maritime Rail Terminal were singled out by the judges and in particular, the company’s involvement in “helping move the rail freight industry forward ... [+]

Gefco brings US bikes to Britain

GEFCO UK is providing new US sports motorcycle manufacturer Erik Buell Racing transportation for its crated motorcycles from its European Distribution Centre in the Netherlands to the UK, via GEFCO's UK hub depot in Baginton, Coventry to the distribution to dealers in the UK, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands.   [+]

Good Distribution workshop

IAG Cargo and cold chain management consultancy Exelsius, have teamed up to provide the Healthcare and Life Science industry with a certificated training workshop in Good Distribution Practices (GDP). It combines classroom training in the correct handling of temperature sensitive pharmaceutical products, with a ‘live’ visit to an airport airside ... [+]

More mangoes from Maersk

A recent test in Ivory Coast shows that West Africa’s mango trade can be extended by special containers that place the fruit in hibernation, says Maersk Container Industry. Star Cool containers were upgraded to work with controlled atmosphere for the trade from the Ivory Coast, operated by Africa Express Line ... [+]

CMA CGM set to join new box grouping

CMA CGM is to join forces with United Arab Shipping (UASC) and China Shipping in a new east-west trade vessel sharing agreement, according to recent reports. The new CUC Alliance will operate on all major trades, but particularly on the Asia/Europe axis, along with Transpacific services to and from the ... [+]

Green light for Green Port Hull

Hull City Council’s Planning Committee has given its consent to the Green Port Hull development at Alexandra Dock, Green Port Hull, following the submission of detailed plans by Associated British Ports and Siemens plc in June this year. In March Siemens and ABP announced a combined investment of £310m to develop ... [+]

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