Chris Lewis
While much has been written recently about a possible 'reset' in the relationship between the UK and the EU, British International Freight Association (BIFA) director general Steve Parket says it may raise unrealistic expectations of what could be achieved.
Noting that whilst the Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the EU and the UK is due for review in 2026, much of the preparatory work will be undertaken this year, he comments: ...
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Logistics UK will hold its fourth annual one-day Supply Chain Resilience conference at the America Square Conference Centre, London on Wednesday 19 March
It gives the opportunity to hear from high-profile speakers including Alan McKinnon of Kühne Logistics University, who will deliver the keynote address, and Laura Marquis, Director for Multimodal ...
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DFDS says that integration and financial turnaround of Ekol International Transport acquired in mid-November 2024 is progressing and the Turkish company should achieve a breakeven result by year-end 2025, but warns that there will be rediundancies.
DFDS chief executive Torben Carlsen commented: "Our newly acquired Turkish transport company plays an important ...
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Transport management software firm Fargo Systems has appointed John Thompson as chair and David Landau as a non-executive director, following August Equity's recent investment.
John Thompson has mentored and coached over 30 tech CEOs and brings experience in scaling technology businesses.
David Landau has extensive experience in supply chain and logistics technology, ...
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Amsterdam Schiphol Airport’s total air cargo tonnage reached 1.5 million tonnes in 2024, an 8.2% increase on 2023. Growth was driven by a surge in e-commerce and various global geo-political developments and ocean shipping restrictions.
Electronics, machinery and spare parts, perishables, clothing, e-commerce goods, and pharmaceuticals are some of the largest ...
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Awery Aviation Software has appointed Wayne Phelan as business growth and product development consultant. He brings extensive experience in aviation software and digital transformation, from previous consulting roles at air cargo technology companies.
Most recently, Phelan co-founded air cargo start-up, TriCargo, a not-for profit solution focussing on improving connectivity between freight ...
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Urgent freight specialist Carousel Logistics has opened a new airside facility at Birmingham Airport to consolidate its cargo handling operations.
The hub triples Carousel's previous handling capability and is projected to reduce up to 50,000 miles of road transport per year.
Cargo unloaded at Birmingham Airport was previously sent to Carousel's site ...
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Dublin forwarder EFL International Distribution has launched a customs clearance services for automobile import shipments and has joined the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI).
EFL general manager, Kevin Blake, explains: “Importing a car can be complex and time-consuming, but by utilising our new service, customers can navigate every step ...
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Europa Road's branches in Belgium and the Netherlands have created a centralised customer service department headed by Abigail Brooks.
It follows the acquisition of Continental Cargo Carriers in 2018 and opening of a Rotterdam branch in 2023
Abigail Brooks has joined the business seven years ago as a sales operator and later ...
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Forth Ports hosted celebrations in Scotland and in Tilbury to recognise the achievements of its apprentices and to recognise the value they contribute to the business.
Eleven apprentices across the group successfully completed training in the past year and have now moved into permanent positions, adding to the business’s 95% apprentice ...
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