Chris Lewis

Funds boost for Customs platform C4T

Belgian Cloud-based customs declarations platform Customs4trade has raised €4 million in new capital to support product investment and execute its growth plans in the UK and Europe. It will use the funds to develop new products and services as well as cement its position amongst UK and European importers and exporters.   C4T says its CAS platform allows companies to fully digitise their customs declarations processes giving them more transparency, control and ... [+]

Fast freight through Dublin

At 75mph or so, the cheetah may be the fastest animal on earth – and with a 0-60mph time of just 3 seconds can out-accelerate the most powerful cars – but this example relied on a Dublin forwarder to get it swiftly from Fota Island Wildlife park near Cork to ... [+]

Shippers and forwarders call for more data protection

The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) and the Global Shippers Forum (GSF) are calling for better data protection and confidentiality in digital trading and booking systems. On 19 April, they issued a joint Charter for Protection and Governance of Data in International Trade, setting out minimum arrangements for data ... [+]

Tower signs Saudia deal

Saudia Cargo has added Tower Cold Chain to its approved roster of temperature-controlled containers for shipping pharmaceutical, biotech and life science products, with a new global rental agreement. Tower containers ensure up to 120 hour protection for products that require an internal temperature between -80°C and +20°C. It follows a similar deal ... [+]

FedEx opens bigger, faster Duiven hub

FedEx Express has reopened and enlarged its international road hub in Duiven, near Arnhem in the eastern Netherlands. The new hub, which has been being rebuilt over the last two years, has increased handling capacity and will provide better reliability and improve the working environment for team members, says FedEx. The ... [+]

CMA CGM in talks to buy Bolloré Logistics

The CMA CGM Group says it has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire the transportation and logistics activities of fellow French group Bolloré. It says the move is in line with its long-term strategy, based on the two pillars of shipping and logistics and to offer end-to-end for its customer’s supply ... [+]

Antonov Airlines keeps the home fires burning in Germany

Antonov Airlines and German forwarder Rolf Riedl moved a power supply skid for an LNG terminal from Tekirdag, Turkey to Hamburg, Germany on one of its AN-124-100-150 aircraft – the biggest single piece transported by the Ukraine-owned carrier in 2022. To load and unload the 19m long, 4.24m wide and 4m ... [+]

Oasis Group seeks freeport advantage

Oasis Group has become the second business to move to DP World’s port-centric logistics park at London Gateway since it became a freeport. The Dubai-owned ports and logistics operator says that the 9 million sq ft site 28 miles from central London continues to attract major investment.  The information management services ... [+]

Ports of Normandy thinks electric

With electrical connections due to become obligatory for some types of ships from 2030, Port of Normandy is planning to offer this service to ferry and cruise operators from 2027 in its three ports. The European Commission has presented a package of legislative proposals aimed at achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 ... [+]

Apprenticeships made easy with BIFA online seminars

The British International Freight Association is to launch a regular monthly online event to help members navigate the perceived red tape involved in recruiting apprentices. The online events, which start on April 21, will last 45 minutes. Participants will gain understanding of the administration involved including school engagement, the recruitment process, ... [+]

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