Chris Lewis

Modalis starts work on Dunkerque road-rail terminal

Modalis Group and the port of Dunkerque-Port have laid the foundation stone for a rail-road transhipment terminal with a capacity of up to 50,000 transport units per year, reducing carbon emissions by 70,000 tonnes of CO₂. The terminal will be operational from spring 2026 and enable rail transport of road semi-trailers and swap bodies over long distances. The first regular service will link Dunkirk to Piacenza (Italy), via Lyon, operated by ... [+]

Trump, tariffs and turbulence – what could a trade war mean for exporters?

As China threatens the US position in the global pecking order, Presidents Trump and Xi are heading for a trade battle. What might that look like long term and what might it mean for UK exporters? By Matthew Ware, chief executive of UK cross-border logistics and ecommerce parcel management experts ... [+]

Haulier to open London Gateway hub

PAV Haulage is to open a hub facility at DP World’s London Gateway Logistics Park. It will move into the 94,000sq ft facility – LG94 – in early 2026 on a 20-year lease, which includes plans for expansion onto an adjacent plot. When complete, the facility will offer extensive HGV ... [+]

Dnata to build Milan Malpensa cargo centre

Dnata is investing over €25 million in a cargo facility at Milano Malpensa Airport through its wholly-owned local subsidiary, Airport Handling. It follows a competitive tender process by the SEA Group, the operator of Linate and Malpensa airports. The new facility will be located in the Cargo City area of the airport ... [+]

Transet and ICTSI sign deal for Durban

Transnet SOC has signed a 25-year partnership agreement to operate Durban Container Terminal with International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI). The deal is expected to enhance terminal productivity and increase throughput and pave the way for an upgrade and development of Pier 2 from January 2026 with new equipment and technology. ... [+]

Khalihamou to lead ECS commercial in Morocco

ECS Group has promoted Yousra Khalihamou to commercial director of its EFIS Maroc arm in Morocco, North Africa. She began her journey with EFIS Maroc seven years ago, gaining extensive operational and commercial experience, and was promoted to Supervisor in January 2024. In her new role, Yousra will lead EFIS ... [+]

ABP starts work on Immingham business hub

Associated British Ports (ABP) has started construction works on the first phase of its major Humber development at its Helm @ Immingham site, referred to previously as Pioneer Business Park. This first phase of development at the 227-acre location follows the grant of reserved matters planning from North-East Lincolnshire Council for ... [+]

DDP solutions keep Swiss Pack exporting

Europa Worldwide Group says its DDP Flow solutions is helping packaging brand Swiss Pack keep its exports to Ireland, Benelux, France, Germany, Spain and Greece moving. From 1 January 2026, UK businesses exporting to the EU will face new regulations at the French border for Regime 42, the post-Brexit customs process ... [+]

Collaboration nets IAG Spanish fish business

IAG Cargo is collaborating marine aquaculture company Cooke España to boost exports of Spanish seafood. Cooke España’s Sea Bass, Sea Bream and Meagre can reach international markets in under 48 hours on IAG Cargo’s temperature-controlled Constant Fresh service. Spain is currently Europe’s leading aquaculture producer 1, producing around 243,000 tonnes of farmed ... [+]

Logistics UK calls for change in attitude on truck parking

Logistics UK says that there needs to be a change in attitudes towards HGV drivers and better driver facilities after pressure group Transport Focus’ published a report on 10 December. Lorry Drivers’ Facilities Survey Year 2 summary report, shows increased dissatisfaction among HGV drivers over the quality of stopping places, and ... [+]

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