Chris Lewis
Six Forth Ports tugs were given a traditional marine blessing by their godmothers in Leith on 3 October.
They form part of the large fleet of tugs and work boats operated by Targe Towing, a wholly owned subsidiary of Forth Ports Limited, which provide towage, emergency response and other services 24 hours a day principally on the Forth and Tay, two of the UK’s busiest waterways, the North East ports of ...
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Kuehne+Nagel is to operate a new distribution centre for the Lego Group in Australia. Spanning 26,500 square meters and equipped with a storage capacity of 26,000 pallets, it will seerve B2C and B2B across Australia and New Zealand. The distribution centre has achieved a five-star Green Star Rating.
Vice president and ...
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DP World’s shortsea arm Unifeeder has added two new vessels to its fleet. The Chinese-built ships form part of Unifeeder’s fleet renewal plan, which aims to deploy more efficient ships while the company continues to test alternative fuels and monitor the availability of fuel supplies.
Both vessels are Sapphire 5300 compact ...
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The Road Haulage Association has called for call for processes to be simplified for just-in-time goods, moving between Great Britain and Ulster, including a new declaration category, in recommendations to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn published on 1 October.
It also wants an exemption or easement for ...
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Logistics UK has called on the UK government to step up its engagement with the European Commission to clarify when the EU’s new Entry/ Exit System will be implemented, following press reports that introduction may be delayed again beyond November 2024.
Head of trade and devolved policy,Nichola Mallon, said: “The situation ...
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M&H Carriers has opened a new delivery hub in Perth with a 15,000sqft warehouse and is increasing its fleet by over 10 new vehicles. The new site is its fifth delivery hub, joining its headquarters in Aberdeen, along with Inverness, Dundee and Argyll and a network of 14 satellite depots ...
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CHEP unveiled a stackable, reusable container for light and medium-weight dry cargo at the FachPack show in Nürnberg on 24-26 September.
The FalConic is constructed from 80% recycled materials and offers a reusable alternative to single-use packaging, helping businesses minimise their environmental impact. The container’s foldability also allows for optimized warehouse ...
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UPS has opened a healthcare-focused cross-docking facility in Hyderabad, India.
It can hold or sort 15 pallets in +15°C to +25°C, 7 Pallets in +2 to +8°C and 50 pallets under uncontrolled ambient conditions, eliminating the need for prolonged warehouse storage.
The facility also serves as a safety net for critical shipments, ...
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Martinair founder and former chief executive, Martin Schröder died on 2 October, at the age of 93.
He founded Martin’s Air Charter, a modest airline in 1958 which quickly grew into Martinair and became a key player in the cargo and passenger market. He also paved the way for the carrier’s ...
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Future Forwarding has relocated its head office from Batley to a new location in Leeds. The facility at Unit 7, Turnberry Business Park, Gildersome, Leeds, offers expanded office space and advanced technology to streamline operations and improve efficiency, along with energy-efficient systems.
Managing Director UK Richard Lawfor said: “Our new home ...
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