Chris Lewis
Nearly 90% of the world’s 3,700 major ports are already exposed to climate risks from rising sea levels, hurricanes, flooding and extreme heat, says a report by insuer TT Club and engineering consultancy Haskoning.
The Climate-Ready Supply Chain: Urgent Guidance for Ports, Waterways and Logistics Operations sets out measures to build resilience .
It sets out immediate measures and long-term solutions to safeguard infrastructure, maintain operational continuity and ensure economic stability in ...
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Shipping information specialist Fluent Cargo has launched Ask Fluent, an AI-powered search capability that allows natural language queries against live logistics and transport data. It says that unlike traditional chatbots that rely on static information, Ask Fluent provides real-time access to all curated data from its platform including shipping schedules, ...
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Customs broker Derry Bros is urging hauliers not to become complacent about Import Control System 2 (ICS2) Phase 3, despite many EU members delaying its introduction.
Head of operations and sales Colin Robb, warns that the latest postponements have resulted in a fragmented implementation for road freight, which has caused confusion ...
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The Post & Parcel Germany division of DHL Group says it is one of the first service providers to resume shipments from Germany to the US for business customers. Four weeks ago Deutsche Post/DHL and many other postal service providers had to suspend this type of shipping to the country ...
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Many customs delays are caused by avoidable classification or documentation errors, according to a joint study by Customs Support Group (CSG) and Boston Consulting Group (BCG).
The Hidden Power of Customs Management in Global Trade says that companies are underestimating its economic significance.
In Europe, clearance takes an average of two to ...
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French-owned shipping and logistics company CMA CGM is to buy Freightliner UK Intermodal Logistics, one of the UK’s leading rail container carriers from current owner, US railroad Genesee & Wyoming.
The transaction includes rail and road operations, inland terminals and the Freightliner brand but will not include other Freightliner businesses – ...
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P&O Ferries vessel Pride of Hull has become the first ferry on the Rotterdam route to permanently run on lower-carbon biofuel. Following a successful trial, the vessel is now running entirely on Biofuel B30.
At 215 metres long, Pride of Hull carries up to 400 freight vehicles and 1,360 passengers on ...
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API interface offers quicker contract ratesGeodis has set up a Contract API (Application Programming Interface) with shipping line Hapag-Lloyd. It gives ’s fully automated, real- contracted rates, surcharges, transit times, and service options. The forwarder gains instant access to over 75% more Hapag-Lloyd rates than before, significantly reducing manual input ...
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Associated British Ports (ABP) Immingham welcomed the Wilson Eco on her maiden voyage in September. She is the first of several vessels operated by Wilson ASA that combine diesel electric propulsion, with the option for conversion to future green fuels. The general cargo ship was en route from Klaipeda delivering ...
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Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has approved plans for a second runway at London Gatwick Airport.
The £2.2bn scheme would involve moving the existing standby Northern Runway 12 metres to allow it to be used for regular flights simultaneously with the existing runway.
Gatwick is currently Europe's busiest single-runway airport and the second ...
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