Chris Lewis

Masterfreight invests in Oldbury

West Midlands freight forwarder and logistics specialist Masterfreight has completed the first phase of works on its premises in Oldbury, supported by a £2.74million funding package from NatWest and the bank’s asset finance partner Lombard. It supports the company’s green credentials by way of insulated cladding and improving roof height to aid fitting of solar panels. Masterfreight offers import and export of cargo and specialist warehousing facilities including customs clearance from major ... [+]

Emirates adds Copenhagen freighter

Emirates SkyCargo has deployed a dedicated weekly freighter to Copenhagen, increasing the Dubai-based carrier’s network of destinations served by all-cargo aircraft to 38.  Previously served only by bellyhold capacity in passenger aircraft, the Boeing 777 freighter will operate on Wednesdays. It increases capacity to the Danish capital – and to neighbouring ... [+]

New training requirement for dangerous goods

New ADR 2025 dangerous goods regulations come into force from the beginning of the year, reports Manchester-based specialist Ital Logistics. One change is that whereas only the driver was required to have basic training to carry dangerous goods in Limited Quantities, all participants will need to have undertaken training. Whilst new ... [+]

OBE for GBRf chief John Smith

GB Railfreight (GBRf) chief executive John Smith has been made an OBE in the King's New Year Honours List for services to the rail freight industry. In a lifetime dedicated to the railway. he has driven the growth of GBRf since it was formed in 1999. He has also been at ... [+]

Limited Holyhead sailings to restart on 16 January

Irish Ferries expects to restart operations at Holyhead’s Terminal 5 on 16 January, subject to reasonable weather conditions, following the Welsh port’s closure on 7 December as the result of storm damage. However, no date has been given for the reopening of Terminal 3, used by Stena Line, which suffered the ... [+]

FTAI candidate pledges to push logistics in Irish government

FTA Ireland has nominated Councillor Danny Byrne for election to the Industrial and Commercial Panel of Seanad Eireann. Councillor Byrne, who is already a member of the Fine Gael Executive Council, is committed to the promotion of the freight distribution and logistics sector as essential to the Irish economy. He is ... [+]

Port helps make Belfast a better place

Belfast Harbour contributed a total of £315,000 to community organisations, charities, and initiatives in 2024.   Of that total, £109,000 came through the Belfast Harbour Community Awards, which provide community organisations, charities and not-for-profit groups registered in Northern Ireland with an opportunity to apply for individual grants of up to £5,000. Belfast ... [+]

Air France KLM online bookings hit 85%

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) says it made a record 85% of all bookings online in November through its myCargo digital platform. MyCargo has evolved over the past eight years from a simple quote-and-book tool into a comprehensive online service hub. In addition to digital booking capabilities, AFKLMP has ... [+]

Röhlig Charity supports 35 schemes in 30 countries

Global logistics company Röhlig Logistics has successfully completed its annual Röhlig Charity initiative with subsidiaries in over 30 countries supporting more than 35 charitable organisations and projects worldwide. Every year, the forwarder encourages its employees worldwide to propose charitable projects that resonate with them. Suggestions are then voted on within each ... [+]

DHL signs Iberia e-commerce deal

DHL eCommerce has signed a deal with CTT Expresso  to set up a pick-up and delivery network in Portugal and Spain. Subject to regulatory approval, CTT Expresso will acquire the DHL eCommerce business in Portugal, and becomes the joint processor and distributor of DHL eCommerce parcel volumes in the country. ... [+]

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