Chris Lewis

Norway’s ColliCare enters UK market

Norwegian privately-owned logistics firm ColliCare has entered the UK market with a sales- and operations office in Erith, south-east London. It will focus on international freight by sea, air and road to and from Scandinavia, Turkey, Poland, the Baltics, Benelux and Asia, along with customs clearance, warehousing and distribution. The company is now present in 13 countries in Europe and Asia. Managing director for the UK is  Cem Turkdonmez (pictured, below) who said: ... [+]

Etihad boosts bellyhold across the board

Etihad Cargo will add 29 weekly passenger flights to new destinations and add 90 flights to existing routes in its winter schedule. The Abu Dhabi-based airline will offer capacity to two new European gateways with four flights a week to Copenhagen in Denmark and three to Düsseldorf in Germany, bring ... [+]

BIFA warns of New Year rules and regs tsunami

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is warning that its members may struggle to deal with the wave of new rules and systems set to introduced in the New Year.It comes in response to the Government’s publication of the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) on 29 August setting out planned ... [+]

More trucks for Bullet Express

Glasgow-based Bullet Express, has secured another 35 trucks and trailers from Asset Alliance Group. It has taken delivery of 14 rigids, seven tractor units – which will join the container transport fleet - six tri-axle trailers and eight double deck trailers from the commercial vehicle specialist. [+]

Cherbourg breaks ground on multimodal terminal

Ports of Normandy president Hervé Morin officially launched construction of the Port of Cherbourg’s multimodal terminal on 29 August in the presence of senior officials from Brittany Ferries, the French Railways and the maritime industry. The scheme, when fully realised will link Spain and the south-west of France to the UK ... [+]

Giant of the Irish Sea sponsors giants of ice hockey

Stena Line has renewed its partnership with current Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL) champions, the Belfast Giants. The new two-year deal comes as the Stena Line Belfast Giants launch their pre-season schedule with a match against Cardiff Devils. Belfast Giants have, since their inception in 2000, won seven Elite League titles, three ... [+]

Computer glitch shuts Felixstowe

The Port of Felixstowe is temporarily closed as a result of a major communications failure, reports freight forwarder Uniserve. All Virtual Berth Allocation slots have been reclaimed until 4pm on Tuesday 29 August. The problem could also affect deliveries on Wednesday, it adds. [+]

Kuehne+Nagel  secures Saudi windfarm contract

Kuehne+Nagel has secured a contract from Envision Energy to transport 190 wind turbine generators and 67 tower sets to Saudi Arabia’s new special economic zone, NEOM. Expected to be completed in 2025, it involves the transport of 1.4 million freight tons by a team of over 100 project logistics professionals, ... [+]

Lufthansa launches Detroit upgrade

Lufthansa Cargo and handling partner Avflight are upgrading cargo operations at Detroit Metropolitan Airport. The German carrier has moved into a temporary warehouse on the apron pending construction of a  new warehouse in the near future. It says that the new location make for more streamlined operations and shorter distances for loading ... [+]

Rhenus expands German road hubs

The Rhenus Group is expanding two of its road freight operations in Germany with a new facility in Nuremberg and major expansion of its existing hub in Dietzenbach, south-east of Frankfurt. The Nuremburg site includes a transhipment and warehouse on an area of almost 17,000sq m and is adjacent to the ... [+]

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