Chris Lewis

Marc Fischborn is WR’s man in Germany

Project forwarder WR Logistics has appointed Marc Fischborn as managing director for Germany. Based in Düsseldorf, he will be responsible for operations across Germany, leading project delivery and customer engagement across industries such as engineering, manufacturing, petrochemicals, and energy. WR Logistics’ network is expanding and connections between Germany and key overseas markets such as the Middle East, Latin America and Asia. It handles large-scale industrial and infrastructure projects, for example in ... [+]

Clydeport investment makes the impossible possible

Peel Ports Clydeport has handled its largest ever turbines for the renewable energy sector following a recent £3m investment in infrastructure. King George V Dock in Glasgow handled six wind turbines and their 80.5m-long blades – the biggest ever at the site. The arrival of the components wouldn’t have been possible ... [+]

Clecat joins calls for ICS2 pause

The European Association of Freight forwarders, Clecat has urged the European Commission to grant a non-enforcement period from 1 September, warning of serious blockages at European land borders. ICS2 Release 3, officially launched in April 2025, extends the requirement to file Entry Summary Declarations (ENS) to goods moving into the EU ... [+]

Gebrüder Weiss welcomes Class of 2025

Gebrüder Weiss welcomed 100 new logistics apprentices in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland on 2 September. An additional 14 apprentices had already joined the company in the first half of 2025. The Austrian-headquartered forwarder has invested in vocational training for over 80 years, which it sees as an important factor to address ... [+]

Reports of DDP death are ‘greatly exaggerated’

Logistics provider Rhenus is advising UK businesses exporting Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) goods into the EU to prepare for new French VAT rules that will change how the Regime 42 import solution is applied to imports into the EU from 1 January 2026. Regime 42 legislation defers the VAT businesses need ... [+]

Freeport collaborates to innovate

Thames Freeport has set up a series of innovation partnerships in collaboration with L Marks, PUBLIC, MH&A and Rainmaking. It has also officially launched the Thames Freeport Connectivity Lab, delivered by L Marks, in collaboration with Cambridge Management Consulting to advance AI, 5G, and smart infrastructure technologies in ports and logistics. ... [+]

Entries open for Innovation in Safety Awards

Entries are open for this year’s ICHCA Innovation in Safety Awards sponsored by insurer TT Club. Innovators are invited to share their ideas, successes and safety developments. The award is open to an individual, team or company involved in cargo handling or logistics operations, or a supplier to such organizations. ... [+]

Intradco provides VIP (very import pig) treatment for four-legged passengers

The Intradco Global animal transport arm of broker Chapman Freeborn moved 1,200 breeding pigs from Denmark to the Philippines on a full charter of a B747-400F freighter. A range of specialist solutions were deployed to ensure the pigs travelled safely, hygienically, and with a minimum of distress including custom-built wooden crates ... [+]

KLN to manage China food chain

KLN Logistics (formerly Kerry Logistics Network) has been appointed as fourth-party logistics (4PL) partner for Hong Kong and Asian food distributor and retailer Golden Resources Foods. KLN will manage GRF’s entire supply chain in the Hong Kong and Macau markets, along with delivery to China and international markets including the ... [+]

Scots salmon take to the air from Prestwick

Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) has launched seafood export service to China following investment in equipment and the creation of a dedicated cool chain team. The airport has installed high-volume metal detectors, temperature exposure and tracking systems, and four 87-tonne capacity chillers in a dedicated facility. Prestwick is close to local fish farms ... [+]

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