Chris Lewis
Hapag-Lloyd Group says its EBITDA earnings rose to $5.0 billion in 2024 but, at $2.6 billion, profit was below that of the prior year, particularly owing to lower interest income and higher tax expenses.
Liner Shipping transport volumes rose by 4.7%, to 12.5 million TEU (2023: 11.9 million TEU), while the average freight rate remained stable at 1,492 USD/TEU (2023: 1,500 USD/TEU). Revenues accordingly increased to $20.3 billion (EUR 18.8 billion). ...
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The Zoe's Place Baby Hospice charity will receive £10,000 thanks to the generosity of British International Freight Association (BIFA) members at its annual Liverpool region charity dinner.
Around 300 BIFA members, their guests and local stakeholders gathered at The Hilton Liverpool City Centre, where they were joined by the Lord Mayor ...
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HMRC has confirmed that implementation of the next phase of the Windsor Framework will be delayed from 31 March until 1 May.
Meanwhile, Logistics UK head of trade and devolved policy, , Nichola Mallon, urged the government to use the time to maximum effect and continue raising awareness. She said:
"There ...
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SATS’ Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) arm has launched a pilot project with forwarder Kuehne+Nagel to accelerate import cargo clearances at Frankfurt Airport.
Developed by WFS' specialist E-commerce & Freight Forwarder Handling (EFFH) team and Kuehne+Nagel Frankfurt, the project aims to optimize operations team and warehouse capacity to reduce waiting times and ...
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Swissterminal’s network in Switzerland and France is now fully integrated into DP World, following a five-year partnership. DP World said customers will benefit from expanded service offerings, enhanced efficiency, and access to a broader global logistics network. Swissterminal operates terminals in the Baselregion of Switzerland and the Alsace region of ...
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XPO Logistics is expanding its ExpressNow service across Europe following an initial roll-out in Spain, Portugal, Italyand Morocco in 2024. It is making a full deployment at its operational centers in France, Romania and Poland, offering tailored solutions for critical shipments. ExpressNow guarantees fast, secure and tailored deliveries through a ...
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DFDS is sponsoring the first Irish sailor to compete in the Route du Rhum, Pamela Lee. The ferry operator will support her quest to compete in the world’s longest and most challenging solo transatlantic race in 2026, while at the same time inspiring more women to pursue maritime careers.
The 3,500 nautical ...
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With the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan drawing to a close, Saudia Cargo’s cold chain technology in delivering a sizeable part of the 1.6 million ton Saudi date harvest to global markets. The country is one of the world's largest producers, and its product is renowned for its quality and ...
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IAG Cargo says that its Constant Climate service for temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals recorded a 22% increase in business in 2024 compared with 2023.
Constant Climate is designed for the transportation of pharmaceuticals, such as vaccines, biotech products, diagnostics samples, or any other temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical material.
With a large proportion of pharmaceuticals requiring temperature-controlled ...
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Stena Line’s new Belfast/Heysham Stena Connecta ferry will be fitted with two Norsepower Rotor Sails when it goes into service from late 2025. It is projected to deliver up to 9% fuel savings for the methanol hybrid ro ro vessel. Wind conditions on the Irish Sea are very favourable for ...
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