Chris Lewis
Brittany Ferries is to run daily passenger and freight between Poole and Cherbourg this winter. The route will be served by Commodore Clipper in a period when the route would normally be closed. The Barfleur will return to Poole from 29 March, when Commodore Clipper will stand down.
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Middlesbrough-based AV Dawson Transport has run a pilot trial of a fully electric heavy goods vehicle (HGV) as part of its net zero plans.
Working in partnership solutions provider VEV, the transport firm put the 42-tonne, fully electric HGV to the test across a variety of routes to its customers’ sites. ...
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The Bristol Port Company has welcomed The Crown Estate’s announcement identifying Bristol Port as a key player in the next generation of floating offshore wind developments in the Celtic Sea. It has awarded rights to deliver two 1.5GW floating windfarms off the coasts of South West England and South Wales ...
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The Department for Transport has introduced a Road Transport Security Standards (RTSS) initiative to bolster the security of the sector to help operators safeguard their vehicles, personnel, and cargo against organised crime and terrorism.
It says that incidents in cities like Munich and New Orleans have highlighted how commercial vehicles can ...
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The Port of Antwerp-Bruges will once again host an Intermodal Marketplace in Antwerp on 19 November. It will give industry professionals the opportunity to learn about the intermodal connections available at the port and promote modal shift to sustainable transport options.
European rail, barge and shortsea operators and inland terminals with ...
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As the UK publishing sector navigates an increasingly complex global landscape, logistics has become a make-or-break factor. With over 60% of UK publishing revenue generated through exports, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and compliant delivery is no longer just a back-office task - it’s a strategic imperative, says Marion Simpson, managing director ...
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Multimodal 2025 kicked off with a triumphant celebration of logistics excellence, as Cameron Bowie of Hapag-Lloyd claimed the prestigious Personality of the Year title at the NEC last night (Tuesday). The annual awards ceremony drew a record number of industry professionals for an evening that recognised outstanding achievement across every ...
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Air Charter Service has made two promotions as part of a restructure of its Time Critical division.Robert Alleman moves to the position of group chief executive officer of ACS Time Critical and in his new will be responsible for the global development of on-board courier and next flight out services.Andreas ...
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BIFA – the British International Freight Association – is to sponsor the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NaVCIS) and will as a result be able to offer members up-to-date information of truck crime.
NaVCIS is a national police unit that aims to reduce all vehicle crime, including theft of or from ...
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The Port of Los Angeles has completed its $22.7 million Berths 177-182 Wharf Restoration project on the East Basin Channel in Wilmington.
Approved by the Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners in September 2023, work on the project started in November 2023, and included 382 feet of concrete wharf, 62-feet-wide. Work ...
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