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CMA CGM set to sell island interests to Balguerie

CMA CGM has initiated the sale of Bolloré Logistics' activities in Guadeloupe, Martinique, Saint-Martin, French Guiana, and Polynesia, In line with the commitments made to the European Commission and the Polynesian Competition Authority for its takeover of the French-owned forwarding company. CMA CGM Group has received a put option from the Balguerie Group with whom it has signed an exclusivity agreement for the sale of these activities. Bolloré Logistics' activities in ... [+]

Ports are vital to reach UK trade potential, says Logistics UK

Logistics UK warned that the UK’s international trade connections have fallen behind its competitors in recent years, in its response to the ‘Build It In Britain’” pledge by the Labour Party on 17 April Deputy policy director Michelle Gardner said it was vital that there is renewed focus on ports and ... [+]

No drama for toy firm thanks to Uniserve

Vivid Goliath general manager Nick Thomas says that the toy and games supplier has had the smoothest peak season in recent memory, thanks to its collaboration with forwarding and logistics company Uniserve.Vivid Goliath faced the challenge of managing some 50,000 order lines annually across diverse customer channels including major, national ... [+]

New chief for World Shipping Council

The World Shipping Council (WSC) has appointed Joe Kramek as its new president and chief executive, taking over from John Butler who is retiring at the end of July. Joe Kramek brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role, having served as the WSC's Director of US ... [+]

DFDS probes hydrogen potential

DFDS has been working with H2 Energy to analyse the feasibility of retrofitting large ferries with a hydrogen propulsion system, supported by the Danish Maritime Fund. Green Hydrogen can be produced with water and renewable energy only and because of its high energy content, could become a significant fuel source for ships and ... [+]

First meeting for Critical Imports Council

Logistics UK has been confirmed as a founder member of the UK government’s new Critical Imports Council, which held its first meeting at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in London on 17 April. The Council was announced by the Department for Business and Trade as part of its Critical Imports ... [+]

DP World platform takes to the air

DP World is now offering an Air Tracking feature on its SeaRates visibility platform. It extends SeaRates' existing suite of tools, which includes freight tracking, Logistics Community Systems and ship scheduling. Chief operating officer for digital technology, Mike Bhaskaran said: “Our customers’ evolving needs are always at the forefront of ... [+]

Red Sea shipping attacks tail off but airfreight costs on the rise

Houthi rebels are continuing to affect shipping in the Red Sea but attacks are beginning to slow, says visibility firm Project44. Over 400 airstrikes on targets in Yemen by the US and Britain have killed 37, and it is likely that the persistent counterattacks have caused the Houthi weapon supply ... [+]

ONE helps customers cut the carbon

Ocean Network Express (ONE) is offering a ONE LEAF+ shipping service that allows customers to manage their own emissions and minimise environmental impact. The Japanese-owned shipping consortium will deploy alternative fuels on designated vessels, allowing customers to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions on their shipments. Customers also receive certification indicating the CO2e ... [+]

Bring on the bling! Cargo-partner and Nippon Express celebrate first 100 days

Austrian forwarder Cargo-partner celebrated its first 100 days as a member of Japan’s Nippon Express Group with a ceremony at Vienna’s Hofburg Palace, once one of Emperor Franz Joseph’s favourite cribs. Among the many tasks that the two companies have carried out since 8 January is a new logo that retains ... [+]

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