Chris Lewis
Short-sea operator Samskip is to launch a container service between Rotterdam and Blyth, the first regular sailings for some time to the North-East port.
The weekly sailings will offer transshipment to European markets via Samskip’s hub network, along with inland road and rail connections
Samskip manager of sales and operations, Scott Montgomery, said: “Expanding to Blyth supports our mission to be closer to our customers and provide agile, multimodal solutions tailored to ...
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Emirates is set to return to Damascus, Syria after a 13-year absence, from 16 July. The Dubai-based carrier will initially operate 777-200LR flights on Monday, Wednesday and Sunday, and plans to add a Saturday flight from 2 August.
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On 2 June, Liège Airport announced a €500 million investment in what it described as its next generation hub, CargoLand.
The scheme, scheduled for full completion by 2040, would position the Belgian gateway in Europe’s top for cargo, compared with its current fifth place, it says.
CargoLand will see 90 hectares dedicated ...
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Fine art logistics specialist Gander & White has introduced its first electric truck. The new Volvo FL Electric 4x2 rigid will be used for customer deliveries across London, for high-value items, including fine art, sculptures, and antiques.
It follows a successful trial of a demonstrator model, which underscored both the operational efficiency ...
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Hapag-Lloyd has restructured its Africa organization. The former Area West Africa has been divided into Area West Africa (WAF) encompassing countries from Mauritania to Benin, with a headquarters in Accra, Ghana and Area Central Africa (CAF) from Nigeria to Angola, with its headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria.
Area South Africa will also ...
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DP World has launched a logistics and market-entry service for car makers in sub-Saharan Africa, projected to be among the fastest-growing automotive markets globally.
Its turnkey solution includes nationwide distribution to most dealerships within 24 to 48 hours, a digital dealer portal offering SKU (Stock Keeping Unit)-level inventory visibility, real-time tracking, ...
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Associated British Ports (ABP) has officially marked completion of a transformation programme of Millbay Docks in Plymouth. The work includes a strengthened West Wharf, enabling the port to accommodate larger vessels and increased freight volumes, along with other upgraded freight infrastructure. The scheme was partly funded by the Plymouth and ...
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Thames Freeport has appointed Salamanca Group chairman, Martin Bellamy, as chair of its new Thames Freeport Industry Council. The Council will guide the master planning of the region and advise on the commercial strategy for the redevelopment as a whole.
Bellamy was instrumental in securing the £5 billion Tata/Jaguar Land Rover ...
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Lithuanian trucker Girteka has signed a deal with Volvo to add 2,000 heavy-duty vehicles to its fleet, the largest single order in Europe this year so far.
The new vehicles, which will be delivered throughout 2025, will help Girteka renew its fleet - making it more reliable, flexible, and better equipped ...
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DP World has joined the Joint Operators Logistics Trial (JOLT) test to accelerate the adoption of electric trucks.
The ports and logistics operator will be deploying two fully electric HGVs from its Swindon base. If the trial is successful, the company plans to place an order for 45 EV HGVs this ...
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