Chris Lewis
A US East Coast ports strike in mid-January appears to have been averted as the International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance were reported on 9 January to have reached a tentative agreement on a new six-year contract.
Details of the agreement are not being released publicly to allow officials on both sides to approve the details. Meanwhile both parties will work under their pre-existing contracts until the deal ...
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The Road Haulage Association said that it was investigating reports from its members in Northern Ireland that ferry operator CLdN has imposed surcharges on hauliers following the closure of the port of Holyhead following December's storm damage. It says that operators using more than their standard booking allocations reportedly have ...
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The Airforwarders Association (AfA) has elected Seko Logistics’ David O. King to its board of directors. He joins re-elected members Aaron Ambrite (AIT Worldwide Logistics), Amanda Barlow (Global Critical Logistics), Dennis Mitchell (Lynden International), Jarrett Williams (Estes Forwarding Worldwide), Kendra Tanner (Allstates WorldCargo), and Matt Castle (C.H. Robinson), who were ...
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UK-based airfreight broker Chapman Freeborn has appointed Cam Bolton-Wilson vice president of its humanitarian and government division in the Americas.
He joins Chapman Freeborn after serving for six years as a Commando in the UK’s Royal Marines and 18 years in the defence and humanitarian sectors, including senior leadership positions on ...
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Immingham warehousing company GWSL has promoted Simon Williams to managing director. He has been operations director for the last three years, followiing a 23-year career in the plastics packaging industry. GWSL has invested £2million in facilities, including two new warehouse buildings. Business owner, David Jobes will still be involved in ...
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Freight forwarding and logistics is poised for a dynamic year in 2025, says the director general of the British International Freight Association, Steve Parker.“With new trade agreements, advancements in automation, and a heightened focus on sustainability, BIFA members of all shapes and sizes are forecasting growth opportunities alongside significant challenges,” ...
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University of Cambridge spin-off company spinout RoboK has secured £1 million funding from UK Research and Innovation as part of the PALLETS consortium, which aims to lower AI adoption barriers in UK ports and warehouses.
PALLETS (Proactive AI-powered Solutions for Logistics Efficiency, Transparency and Safety), led by Robok, is the result ...
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Copenhagen-based time-critical logistics specialist DANX Carousel has acquired German-based in-night logistics, repair, and field services specialist LPR Group.
LPR offers country-wide services including night and day-time express services, emergency logistics, and returns management, as well as warehousing and on-site servicing, including installation, maintenance, and replacement of consumable materials, and on-site repairs. ...
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DP World has surpassed 100 million TEUs of annual container handling capacity the world, following $11 billion in strategic investments and infrastructure development over the last decade.
Over the past 10 years, DP World’s capacity has grown 33% from 75.6 million TEU in 2014, driven primarily by expansions, greenfield developments and ...
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HM Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC) director of Customs Policy and Strategy, Alex Pienaar, explains what it means for business and how to prepare.
From 31 January, businesses moving goods from the European Union (EU) to Great Britain (GB) will need to comply with new UK safety and security declaration requirements.
Some businesses ...
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