Chris Lewis

Postrack offers simple and smart temperature tracking

European asset tracking specialist Postrack has launched a smart temperature monitoring solution combined with battery-powered GPS tracking to deliver real-time visibility and control over sensitive shipments such as food or pharmaceuticals. A Bluetooth sensor connects wirelessly to the battery-powered tracking unit in the trailer or container, which transmits temperature and location data to Postrack’s Cloud platform. No wired installation is needed and the EN12830-certified sensor has up to 18 years battery ... [+]

Customs changes keep Derry Bros busy

Customs specialist Derry Bros says record numbers of hauliers, freight forwarders and logistics operators used its services to move goods between the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe in 2025. The company attracted 300 new customers during the past 12 months, resulting in more than 110,000 processed customs declarations. In particular, ... [+]

Dublin Port brings maritime heritage to life for Irish schoolkids

Dublin Port is sponsoring the Little Museum of Dublin’s ‘I Love Dublin’ programme for schools to welcome schoolchildren from all over Ireland for a free visit. It will promote awareness of Dublin’s rich heritage and boost civic pride in a city whose maritime origins span back to the earliest settlers, using ... [+]

Freightliner intermodal becomes part of the CMA CGM family

CMA CGM has completed its acquisition of Freightliner’s intermodal operation. It adds the British rail company’s ten terminals, 1.4m rail slots, 2,000 wagons, and fleet of locomotives in the UK to the French-headquartered shipping and logistics operator’s portfolio. Freightliner will remain a standalone intermodal service provider serving the UK market. CMA CGM ... [+]

Ten TX trains from Germany to Italy

TX Logistik an arm of the Italian Railways’ FS Logistix, is increasing the number trains between Duisburg and Milan from six to ten per week. Each train can carry 1,600 tons in 34 units semi-trailers and 20, 26 and 45-foot containers including tank containers. can be loaded. Non-liftable semi-trailers of all ... [+]

DHL renews Airbus contract

DHL Supply Chain has renewed its contract with Airbus. The lead transport partnership, launched in 2008, now encompasses air, sea, road, and parcel transport, as well as a dedicated 24/7 service for critical AOG (Aircraft on Ground) operations. DHL’s LTP solution is designed not just to manage supply chains, but ... [+]

Retailers build resilience in 2026

Retail logistics expert Aramex says that UK retailers will be more resilient in facing future disruptions in the year ahead if they invest in proactive planning and adopt strategies that allow them to respond quickly to changing market conditions. Last year proved to be an exceptionally tough period for brands, marked ... [+]

Alaska marks entry into UK market with Wexco appointment

Alaska Airlines has appointed Wexco Cargo GSSA as its UK general sales agent, marking its entry into the country. It will launch daily widebody services from London Heathrow t to Seattle in late May with onward connections to more than 100 destinations across North America, Hawaii, Central America, and Asia Pacific. ... [+]

IRU applauds Iraq-Dubai link

DP World’s new ro ro service between between Umm Qasr in Iraq and Dubai has reduced the total transport time between Türkiye and Dubai to just six days in both directions, says the International Road Transport Union (IRU). It also allows drivers to travel with their vehicles on the 36-hour ... [+]

Paper sets out port priorities for Scotland

The UK Major Ports Group, Associated British Ports, Forth Ports and Peel Ports Group, have published a position paper on action to unlock long-term private investment in Scottish port infrastructure ahead of the parliamentary elections in May. It highlights priority areas where government action would make a material difference including a ... [+]

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