Chris Lewis
FedEx Express is to introduce a four times a week B767 freighter service from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Europe via its Asia Pacific Hub in Guangzhou, China. It will reduce delivery times from Southern Vietnam to two business days in many cases. Along with existing flights via Singapore and the current evening flight through the Asia Pacific Hub, FedEx will offer total of nine weekly flights from Ho ...
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Spanish relay-based freight operator Trucksters has signed an agreement with Volvo Trucks to acquire two FM Electric tractor units. It aims to establish the first 100% electric long-distance route across Europe while improving the lives of truck drivers by focusing on reducing sound and vibrations in the cab. Drivers enjoy ...
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Increased demand for online deliveries and a lack of new drivers has created a ‘tipping point’ in the haulage industry, according to an analysis by the SNAP digital marketplace.
It said that 55% of drivers are aged between 50-64, and the UK average age is 53, meaning that many truckers will ...
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Cargo drone airline Dronamics has signed a letter of intent with Hellenic Post (ELTA) to operate the first postal services by cargo drone in Greece.
Dronamics, which says it is the first such company with a license to operate in Europe, will start with a domestic service connecting the mainland with ...
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While Swedish purchasing power remains low in the wake of economic downturn, resulting in reduced container imports, exports have increased as industry continues to thrive, said the Port of Gothenburg in its volume report for the third quarter of 2023. Overall container handling in Gothenburg is increasing, with the forestry ...
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DFDS chief finance officer Karina Deacon is to step down to pursue a non-executive career after four years with the Danish-owned shipping and logistics company. She will remain in her position until no later than end of June 2024 to ensure continuity and a smooth transition to the new CFO.
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Dame Susan Rice DBE has been appointed as chair of Forth Green Freeport, taking over from interim chair, Forth Ports group chief executive, Charles Hammond. She is the former chair and chief executive of Lloyds TSB Scotland, where she was the first female in Europe to lead a clearing bank, ...
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Global air cargo volumes and spot rates edged up marginally in October, but overall demand remained muted, diminishing hope of a traditional year-end revenue boost, according to Xeneta’s latest analysis.
Latest industry data shows a 2% month-over-month improvement in airfreight volumes in October, which was sub-seasonal compared to the previous five ...
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Supply chain and logistics consultancy SCALA has appointed Scott Whiffin as an executive director. He has worked organisations including DHL, Galderma, Sika and Deloitteand was most recently chief operating officer at bathroom retailer HiB. In his new role he will be involved in strategic decision-making to support long-term business sustainability, ...
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The most costly countries to ship to are Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia, according to a study by cross-border shopping platform UBuy Switzerland.
The research compared shipping costs from everywhere in the world to all European countries.
The three Caucasus neighbours shared the top spot with an average cost of €143.74.
Close behind them ...
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