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Cleaning up

CEVA has secured a five year, multi million euro contract renewal with cleaning solutions firm Vileda. The logistics firm stores approximately 5,300 pallets for Vileda in its multi user warehouse facility in Corby, Northamptonshire. [+]

UPDATED: New runways for Heathrow and Gatwick on Davies’ shortlist

The Davies Commission on airport capacity in the south-east of England has shortlisted a third runway for Heathrow and a second for Gatwick as possible options, but has not come out decisevly in favour of a scheme for a new island airport in the Thames Estuary. It says that further ... [+]

IAG signs WACO deal

IAG Cargo has signed a partnership with freight management network The WACO System. WACO's members have been nominated as preferred forwarders by IAG Cargo, the merged freight business of British Airways and Iberia, whilst IAG Cargo becomes part of WACO’s preferred carrier programme. [+]

It’s in the bag for PD Ports

Helm Fertilizer Great Britain has signed a ten-year agreement with PD Ports to operate a blending and bagging facility for its imports at the Port of Howden on the river Ouse, near Goole. The Port of Howden, which is owned and operated by PD Ports will also provide the stevedoring service ... [+]

Schenker takes Gothenburg lease

Schenker Logistics has taken a lease on a new 24,000sq m dockside warehouse and distribution centre at Arendal, in the port of Gothenburg, is now complete. It will handle mainly imported consumer goods. [+]

Dacotrans sold

Swedish member of the Famous Pacific Shipping forwarding and NVOCC system, Gothenburg-based Dacotrans has been bought by Stefan Hansson (formerly MD of ASECO and Spedman) and Caj Larsson. It follows the retirement of previous owner, Sten Wasmouth. [+]

Emirates adds second Mauritius flight

Emirates has officially launched a new daily A380 service from its Dubai hub to Mauritius. It departs Dubai at 03.10, arriving in Mauritius at 09.40 and returns at 18.20 hours, arrving backs in Dubai at 01.10 the next day. Emirates also operates a second daily flight to the country using ... [+]

Online learning from the Multimodal team

The Multimodal supply chain event, will host an on-line Learning Zone to complement its seminar and masterclass programme. The Multimodal 2014 Knowledge Bank will be launched in the New Year alongside on-line registration for the show, which takes place at the Birmingham NEC from 29 April to 1 May. Show director ... [+]

Etihad adds Perth and Medina

Daily services to Perth (Australia) and Medina (Saudi Arabia) are among eight new destinations to added by Etihad Airways from its Abu Dhabi hub in 2014. The carrier is due to take delivery of 20 new aircraft next year, including 787-9 Dreamliners and Airbus A380s.   [+]

Another strike at UPS

Staff at UPS Parcels' Camden, Northl London depot staged another strike today ( Friday, 20 December) – in a dispute over workloads and alleged bullying. It follows the sacking of a Unite shop steward. The Unite Union said: “The steward was sacked after his van was broken into and the company ... [+]

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