Chris Lewis
The World Shipping Council (WSC) is calling on governments to address a gap in international dangerous goods rules that allows shippers to stuff thousands of lithium batteries into containers without telling the carrier.
WSC says that Special Provision 188 of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code exempts smaller batteries from certain requirements when they meet specified testing, packaging and capacity criteria but there is no limit on how many exempt batteries ...
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DFDS has appointed Sandeep Shahi as chief digital and information officer (CDIO) succeeding Rune Keldsen from 16 November.
Sandeep Shahi joins DFDS from FedEx, where he currently serves as chief information officer for Asia Pacific, the Middle East, India and South Africa, while also leading Global Field IT worldwide. Prior to ...
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CEVA Logistics has launched a pilot program with two Zelostech Z10 autonomous vehicles (AVs) at its Blue Hub facility in Singapore for intra-hub operation.
The vehicles move pallets, totes, and other items between floors using the building's existing ramps and, based on the current trial results, they are expected to reduce ...
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FTA Ireland will bring together government, industry and transport leaders at its Sustainable Transport Seminar 2026 on Wednesday, 16 September at The Johnstown Estate, Enfield, west of Dublin.
Recognised as an official EU Ireland Presidency Associated Event, the seminar will connect Ireland’s transport experience with wider European priorities on decarbonisation, competitiveness, ...
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With 955,907 TEUs handled in August, thePort of Los Angeles says it has had the busiest three consecutive months in its history with more than 2.9 million TEUs moved in June, July and August. August volume was 6% above the five-year average for the month and on par with last ...
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Lufthansa Cargo has signed to acquire 100% of LUG aircargo handling. The carrier will gain immediate additional handling capacity within Germany and would complement its €600 million investment in its LCCevo program to support future growth.
LUG aircargo handling will continue to operate independently following its acquisition. Completion of the transaction ...
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UAE cargo airline SolitAir has launched freighter services from Dubai to Accra, Ghana. It extends its African network to 21 destinations and 17 countries, providing coverage to over 30% of the continent including recently launched flights to Nigeria. Ghana’s main exports are gold, foodstuff and perishables.
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Project forwarder Trans Global Projects (TGP) has opened an office in Bilbao, northern Spain.
It is home to a seven-person team, led by managing director Spain, Sergio Rivas, with experience in project cargo, industrial logistics, transport engineering and project delivery. It will provide services including project logistics management, multimodal transportation solutions, ...
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UAE-based Gulftainer is to make a strategic investment in Suksawat Terminal on the Chao Phraya River, the Group’s entry into Thailand. Located south of Bangkok in Samut Prakan, Suksawat Terminal has direct barge connections to Laem Chabang, Thailand’s principal deep-sea port. Gulftainer plans to invest in the terminal’s capacity, productivity ...
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Freightliner has welcomed the Government's new interim rail freight growth target of 40% by 2040. The rail company - now part of the CMA CGM Group – said it was an important stepping stone towards the already published longer-term ambition of 75% growth by 2050.
Freightliner said the 2040 target is ...
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