Chris Lewis

CSafe brings temperature tracking to the warehouse floor

CSafe has launched a Connect Mobile App, which it says is the first mobile solution in the pharmaceutical cold chain space. It brings real-time shipment monitoring, GPS tracking, and lease ordering to iOS and Android, previously available only on desktop computers. The new app extends the company’s cloud-based CSafe Connect platform to mobile devices on warehouse floors, airports and other operational environments. [+]

Davies Turner offers northern alternative for Far East to Europe shippers

Davies Turner is offering a seasonal FCL shipping service between China and the UK via the Northern Sea Route, on sailings operated by China’s Sea Legend shipping company. Unlike Far East-Europe services that transit the Suez Canal or route around the Cape of Good Hope, the Polar Silk Road travels ... [+]

Specialised transport for the semiconductor industry

Qatar Airways Cargo has added VRR’s RGX and RZY containers to its fleet for transport  of advanced capital equipment for the semiconductor industry. VRR’s RZY (16ft) and RGX (20ft) containers are purpose-built to support the secure transport of fabrication machinery and related equipment with advanced climate-control systems and enhanced shock-absorption ... [+]

ONE to move New Zealand hub

Ocean Network Express (ONE) is moving its Zealand container operations to the Port of Kalundborg from October following an agreement with the port and APM Terminals. ONE becomes the second global container shipping line to choose Kalundborg as its base in the country. The terminal will receive a weekly call ... [+]

Transport experts welcome new planning guidelines

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport UK has welcomed the dedicated national planning policy for freight and logistics, saying it should help better recognise the infrastructure needed to support supply chains. The revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), published on 17 August, introduces Policy E3, a standalone national decision-making policy ... [+]

Car carrier Sallaum takes to the road

Ro ro carrier Sallaum Lines has launched Sallaum Logistics, a dedicated European automotive specialist. It will operate as an independent road company focused on the movement of finished vehicles for manufacturers, dealerships, fleet operators, shipping companies and logistics partners. It connects Sallaum's ocean and inland operations into a single vehicle-transport ... [+]

Hapag Lloyd signs Rotterdam terminal deal

Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals to acquire a 25% stake in the latter’s Maasvlakte II facility in Rotterdam. The German line will secure long-term automated terminal capacity under its Hanseatic Global Terminals arm. APM Terminals will retain operational control of Maasvlakte II.The 11-year old terminal is currently ... [+]

From UK to UAE – Emirates partners with Bicester Village

Emirates SkyCargo’s Emirates Delivers e-commerce solution has partnered with UK retailer Bicester Village to offer UAE customers deliveries to their door. Whether visiting the Village in Oxfordshire or shopping remotely with its Personal Shopping team, it removes worries over luggage space or arranging international shipping. The Village's Personal Shopping team carefully prepares ... [+]

DX expands international offering

DX has expanded its international delivery service with a new portal, offering parcels and freight to 220 by road and air. Customers can obtain an instant quote, book, and arrange collection, as well as create paperless customs documentation and track consignments through to their delivery point, with proof of delivery ... [+]

Stefania Everett to head up Europa Warehouse customer service

Stefania Everett is taking on a new role as head of customer service for Europa Warehouse. In this newly created post, she leads divisional customer service, championing service standards. Originally from Tuscany, she has worked at Europa for 30 years, originally joining as a data input clerk and originally planned to ... [+]

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