Chris Lewis
Air Algérie is to launch a twice-weekly Boeing 737 service from Manchester to the Algerian capital Algiers on 14 June, the first ever direct flight from the northern gateway to the North African country. Manchester will also become the only UK airport outside of London with a direct link to Algiers. Flights will operate on Tuesdays and Sundays and it is understood that they will carry a limited amount of ...
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L/R Andrew Cunningham (GeoPura), Andy Darlington (Port of Tilbury), David Housden (Port of Tilbury) and Jon Hunt (Toyota TGB).
Port of Tilbury, GeoPura and Toyota hosted a hydrogen hub showcase event on 30 April to mark the arrival of Energy Observer, the world’s first self-sufficient, hydrogen-powered vessel and floating renewable energy ...
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FTA Ireland has welcomed a €220 million Government support package to ease fuel cost pressures in road transport, agriculture and contracting services. The measures include the Road Transporters Support Scheme (RTSS) and a new Fuel Support Scheme for farmers, agricultural and forestry contractors, and the fishing sector.
FTA Ireland chief executive, ...
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Nottingham-based Baxter Freight has achieved B Corp Certification for balancing commercial success with positive social and environmental impact.
This certification places Baxter Freight among a growing community of more than 10,300 B Corp Certified businesses worldwide, and over 2,700 within the UK, meeting verified standards for social and environmental performance, transparency, ...
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East Midlands Airport (EMA) moved 413,664 tonnes during the 2025/6 financial year (April 2025 to March 2026) – the highest total since the global Covid pandemic when freight peaked 448,000 tonnes.
It said that the 12.5% increase - 46,000 tonnes up on the previous year - represented over a third of ...
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Emirates SkyCargo has launched a weekly freighter service between its Dubai hub and Toronto Pearson Airport. It departs Dubai World Central (DWC) at 07.10hrs local time on Fridays arriving at Amsterdam (AMS) at 12.15hrs local time. The flight then departs Amsterdam and continues to Toronto arriving at 16.55hrs local time. ...
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CEVA Logistics has secured a three-year contract with Hilton Food Solutions to support operations via The Chill Hub at London Gateway Port. It will provide specialist unloading services for fresh and frozen goods alongside import and export customs clearance, combining these capabilities at a single location, CEVA provides Hilton Food ...
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GB Railfreight and Maritime Transport have agreed a new multi-year contract to transport freight across the UK. It covers movements from key deep-sea ports including DP World London Gateway, Felixstowe and Tilbury to Maritime’s inland terminals. It continues a long-term relationship between GB Railfreight and Maritime and will help take ...
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Saudia Cargo has launched an initiative with the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) to enhance supply chains for pharmaceuticals and medical supplies. The initiative includes facilities and a price reduction of up to 50% on shipping costs.
It is expected to lower shipping costs for medicine importers and ensure the ...
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The Port of Antwerp Bruges handled 65.5 million tons of maritime cargo in the first quarter of 2026, down 3.2% compared to the same period last year. After a weak start in January and February, throughput recovered in March. General cargo (-4.4%) – in particular containers and conventional general cargo ...
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