Chris Lewis

Girteka platform to entice future truck drivers

Lithuanian-headquartered trucking company Girteka has launched a new platform for drivers and future potential drivers to promote jobs as truck drivers and convince people to make first steps into the profession. It offers views, experiences, and knowledge of existing drivers, arguments for young generations, both male and female, to consider their career path as a professional truck driver. The platform will be expanded in coming months to provide relevant educational ... [+]

Unifeeder signs up for two more methanol-ready ships

DP World’s shortsea container arm Unifeeder Group has signed a long-term charter agreement fortwo additional methanol-capable container feeder vessels. It follows the agreement for two initial vessels announced in October 2023. German-based ship owning group Elbdeich Reederei and Norwegian shipowner MPC Container Ships (MPCC), who are responsible for one 1,250teu ... [+]

Stena chief takes on World Economic Forum role

Stena Line chief executive Niclas Mårtensson has been appointed governor chair of the Supply Chain and Transport Industry Community at the World Economic Forum (WEF) for a two-year term. He takes over from Tan Chong Meng, group chief executive at freight forwarder PSA International. The WEF brings together leaders from business, ... [+]

Stena launches Liverpool-Dublin route

Stena Line officially started its new Liverpool (Birkenhead) – Dublin freight service on 15 February. The route is expected to boost volumes following a record year on its Irish Sea services in 2023. The first sailing on the new service left Dublin Port’s Terminal 5 at 6:30am. The return service will ... [+]

Community is the key to air cargo efficiency, says Kale chief

Air cargo community systems are driving profitability and sustainability and accelerating digital take up in the industry, Amar More, Chief Executive of  Kale Logistics Solutions told Air Cargo India convention. Such systems are helping stakeholders to work together, he explained to delegates at the gathering n in Mumbai on 15 February. Airport ... [+]

Longer is greener for XPO

XPO has introduced 30 additional longer semi-trailer vehicles into its UK and Ireland fleet. It says they will reduce CO2e emissions by almost 1,000 tonnes a year by boosting capacity by 180% compared to a single deck trailer. [+]

WFS green belts to fight waste and carbon emissions

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, has launched a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB) program in North America to identify opportunities to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance customer satisfaction, while helping employees achieve an internationally recognised management certification. WFS currently has 10 team members in ... [+]

Broker appoints Nordic business chief

Air Partner has appointed Kim Borgaard as head of business development for the Nordics region. The broker says it reflects growing demand cargo and passenger charters. He will be based just outside Copenhagen, and will leverage his wealth of expertise to drive the company’s growth across Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, ... [+]

Green  light for Goole freeport site

The Government has approved a freeport tax site in Goole, East Yorkshire, one of three in the Humber Freeport alongside Hull East and the Able Humber Port at Immingham. The tax site spans almost 500 acres of prime development land across two plots, separated by the M62 motorway, on the outskirts ... [+]

CNS joins forces with CCS UK

DP World’s CNS (Community Network Services) has integrated its customs management system with CCS UK air cargo network. CNS’ centralised digital platform will consolidate all customer activities in the UK into a single, interface. It says the platform offers increased access to airlines, transit shed operators and customs brokers, making it ... [+]

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