Chris Lewis

DFDS to launch Spain-Rotterdam route

DFDS is to launch a weekly ro ro freight service between Spain and the Netherlands with a baseload cargo provided by aluminium and energy company, Hydro. From late May, it will connect the ports of Vilagarcía, northwestern Spain and Rotterdam, offering an alternative to road transport. It will be operated by the 2,600 lane-meter-capacity Belgia Seaways. Capacity is also available to industrial customers, forwarders and project cargo owners. [+]

Trump plays the trade card

With the re-election of President Donald Trump to the White House in January, the world is closely watching his stated intention to impose tariffs on US international partners, says Adam Grimshaw, compliance manager at Customs Support Group. This is no longer election sabre-rattling, and it isn’t his first rodeo as far ... [+]

Europa Warehouse gains AA rating

Europa Warehouse in Corby has been awarded the highest AA rating by the Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standard (BRCGS).  The accreditation covers the storage of food and non-food packaging, packaging materials, and consumer products and demonstrates that standards are adhered to in the storage and distribution across the supply chain. ... [+]

ABP signs nationwide forces deal

Associated British Ports (ABP) has signed a new agreement with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) to boost the Armed Forces’ sea capability. It will give the Forces access to ABP ports across the UK for loading and unloading of military hardware from vessels at no additional cost to the original contract ... [+]

ABP puts in application for Humber site

Associated British Ports (ABP) has submitted a planning application for its Stallingborough Interchange development to provide automotive open storage space at the Ports of Immingham and Grimsby. The port operator completed the purchase of the freehold of the 227.5-acre site in December last year. An outline planning application has been submitted for ... [+]

New head chef for Dachser’s food arm

Stefan Behrendt (right) has taken over responsibility for Dachser Food Logistics from chief operating for road logistics, Alexander Tonn (left), who has also held the position of managing director Food Logistics since January 2024. Stefan Behrendt joined Dachser in 2015, and was lately deputy managing director food logistics. The Food Logistics ... [+]

Girteka scales up brokerage with new forwarding office

Lithuanian-based Girteka Group, Europe’s largest asset-based transport company is launching an expanded brokerage service with the support of its new forwarding office in Warsaw, Poland. Brokerage operations are led by Angel Kalinov, an experienced industry professional with a proven track record in North America and Europe. With Polish carriers managing over 20% ... [+]

Wallenius to run Gothenburg ro ro

The Port of Gothenburg has appointed Wallenius Wilhelmsen to operate its vehicle and ro ro terminal from February 2026, following a procurement process It takes over from Logent Ports and Terminals, which has been operating the terminal since 2011. WW will take over operations under a twelve-year concession agreement and will ... [+]

Unilode signs ULD-tracking deal with Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways Cargo has a deal with airfreight unit load device (ULD) manager Unilode to digitalise its fleet of over 42,000 pieces of equipment. Under the largest ULD digitalisation programme ever undertaken by an airline, Qatar Airways will use Unilode’s capabilities to gain data-driven insights and real-time visibility into locations, ... [+]

FTAI welcomes Holyhead reopening but questions remain

FTA Ireland (FTAI) has welcomed the news that Holyhead port is to reopen on 16 January, albeit with a reduced schedule. However, chief executive Aidan Flynn is concerned that damage to a single berth at the port could cause such disruption to the country’s supply chain and is urging government ... [+]

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