Chris Lewis
Logistics provider XPO has been awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal for its Corporate Social Responsibility strategy and performance in 2024. The US-owned company has held the Silver Medal for four consecutive years. Its rise to demonstrates its ability to excel in an even more competitive and challenging environment and places XPO Logistics among the top 3% of all companies assessed globally and within the top 1% of road transport companies ...
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The global air cargo market’s hot summer continued in August with average spot rates showing their largest year-on-year growth of +24%, according to the latest weekly analysis by Xeneta.
Global average air cargo spot rates of US$ 2.68 per kg in August were boosted by continuing supply and demand imbalance. August's ...
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Bolton-based Irish Freight Solutions (IFS) and Armagh-based Allied Fleet Services (AFS) have signed a partnership with Merseyside-based SSO Logistics, bringing a seven-figure investment to the St Helens-based company that would help take it to the next level, said chief executive, Peter Draper.
Founded in 2019 by Bolton native James Wood, IFS ...
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Temperature-controlled equipment specialist Envirotainer has completed the integration of va-Q-tec’s pharma business, advancing the future of pharma cold chain
It says that as the pharmaceutical industry faces growing demands for more reliable and flexible cold chain solutions, it has strengthened its portfolio with the addition of advanced passive cooling technology.
It adds ...
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Family-owned forwarder Gruber Logistics has appointed Rifat Cicek as branch director in Türkiye. He will further develop the company in the country, which is emerging as a key gateway between Europe and Asia. A main focus will be Turkish-Italian trade.
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Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific's says its A350 fleet will resume full operations by 7 September after 14 of the aircraft were temporarily withdrawn from service after fuel line faults.
Six aircraft have already undergone successful repairs and are cleared to operate and the remaining nine will be repaired and expected ...
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Maersk has deployed the world’s largest methanol-powered ship, the 16,592TEU Antonia Maersk on the weekly route between the Port of Gothenburg and Asia. Sweden’s main sea gateway now has two methanol-powered container ships making regular calls.
The ship is now in service on the AE5/Albatross route, part of the 2M shipping ...
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Seafrigo Group has opened a new headquarters at Rue de New-York, Le Havre. It says the facility is more than just a corporate hub and has been designed with modernity and functionality at its core, providing an inspiring environment for its 450 team members.
Sefrigo, founded in 1979, offers multi-modal forwarding ...
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Digital Catapult, the UK authority on advanced technology, has unveiled an International Supply Chain Accelerator that aims to transform global supply chains through the application of deep tech solutions.
It has launched two initiatives, one focused on Seamless Trade Across Borders and the second on Product Carbon Footprint Measurement. They aim ...
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SATS Group’s Worldwide Flight Services’ (WFS) arm has gained a multi-year contract to handle Magma Aviation freighters at Belgium’s Liege Airport.
Starting in September WFS will provide ramp and warehouse cargo handling for a minimum of five regular Boeing 747-400F flight rotations a week.
WFS will also handle cargo onboard charter flights ...
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