Chris Lewis

Ceva to create low cargo truckstop network

Ceva Logistics, together with low cargo energy firm Engie and motorway services operator Sanef have created a European Clean Transport Network Alliance to create a network of low cargo truck terminals on Europe’s motorways. The system will be tailored to electric trucks’ limited range and charging requirements. Long term, the network will be open to all shippers and carriers, offering access to biogas, hydrogen and electric energy for charging and refuelling ... [+]

Legal eagle for AV Dawson

AV Dawson, owner and operator of Port of Middlesbrough has appointed Gareth Jones as property and legal director. He joins the business early in the second quarter of the year, having most recently worked for Teesside law firm, The Endeavour Partnership where AV Dawson is one of its key clients. ... [+]

Box rates set to increase again, says forecast

Box rates could start to increase again from as early as this month, says online logistics company Container xChange in its latest market forecast published on 9 March. It says that while supply of containers is currently overshooting demand, there could be ripple effects such asdepots working on maximum capacity. In ... [+]

UK could follow German lead with green labels for parcels

The UK could follow Germany’s lead in making CO2 labels on parcels compulsory, says ParcelHero.The broker’s head of consumer research, David Jinks, says that Germany is considering legislation to introduce CO2 emissions information as part of a reform package for the industry, backed by Deutsche Post. Its chief marketing officer, ... [+]

New ship for island lifeline

Condor Ferries will introduce a new ro ro vessel between Portsmouth and the Channel Islands later this year. Currently operating in New Zealand as the MV Straitsman, the 125m long vessel, which carries both freight and passengers, will operate on the lifeline freight supply route to Jersey and Guernsey. The ship ... [+]

TT and TAPA launch supply chain security award

Insurer TT and the Transport Assets Protection Association (TAPA) EMEA region have launched an annual award programme celebrating the successes of young supply chain security professionals and the next generation of leaders in supply chain resilience. Entrants are asked to contribute up to a 1,500 word submission based on a supply ... [+]

Europa appoints HR chief

Europa Worldwide Group has promoted Vanita Dass-Puri (pictured, with central services director, Tom Jenkins) to head up its new combined human resources HR and recruitment team. She leads a team of 25 based at Europa’s Head Office in Dartford, as well as the human resources business partners at Europa’s 26 ... [+]

Danx sets up Poland joint venture

Time-critical logistics specialist DANX (part of the DANX Carousel Group) has signed a 50-50 joint-venture with Poland’s, ILS. It aims to create a distribution network in the country in response to growing demand in-night logistics solutions in Eastern Europe. Both ILS and DANX have extensive experience in aftermarket and spare parts ... [+]

GAC launches in Vietnam

Shipping and logistics provider GAC Group has open its first ever office in Vietnam  in partnership with SME Logistics Holding. The office, located in Ho Chi Minh, supports customers at ports along the Saigon River with shipping, logistics and marine services to a wide range of sectors, including dry and ... [+]

Freight employers call for more women in the workforce – updated

Scottish forwarding and logistics company Streamline Shipping Group is calling for more women to enter the UK’s logistics workforce, to mark International Women's Day on 8 March. Women make up 20% of transport sector employees but only 3% of HGV drivers in the UK, and with only 10% of managerial roles ... [+]

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