Chris Lewis

Eurora to streamline SkyNet customs

Independent courier SkyNet is to use the Eurora AI cross-border trade compliance platform to streamline its customs and import compliance. SkyNet will offer Eurora's automated product classification (HS) code allocation and Import One Stop Shop (IOSS) solutions, starting in the UK, and plans to expand globally across all its 26. IOSS service automates VAT registration and reporting when shipping goods to the EU, while Eurora's AI engine streamlines HS code ... [+]

Ceva and French posties to cut carbon

CMA CGM Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with French postal service La Poste Group and to increase cooperation between their respective subsidiaries CEVA Logistics and Geodis. The two companies will investigate ways of reducing the carbon impact of deliveries, including low-carbon urban deliveries. The aim is to cuts ... [+]

Etihad steps up Europe space

Etihad Cargo is to operate new routes from its Abu Dhabi hub to Copenhagen in Denmark and Düsseldorf in Germany and will also introduce additional services to Frankfurt. The carrier currently operates seven passenger and four freighter flights per week to Frankfurt. From 1 May, Etihad Cargo will increase weekly flights ... [+]

Think what an apprentice could do for your business, says BIFA

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has repeated its call for freight forwarding and logistics companies to consider recruiting apprentices.With National Apprenticeship Week 2023 underway, BIFA executive director responsible for training and development, Carl Hobbis said: “It is vital to continue to recruit freight forwarding apprentices and build capacity to ... [+]

ABP digs deep for greener cities

Associated British Ports (ABP) is planting 21,000 trees across the UK in partnership with the Trees for Cities charity. Spread across locations such as Plymouth, Hull, Cardiff, Ipswich and Fleetwood, the project will help transform urban areas into greener, healthier spaces. The 21,000 trees reflects ABP’s 21 ports across England, Scotland ... [+]

Vienna pharma jumps by two thirds

Vienna Airport Pharma Handling Center (VPHC) increased its total tonnage by 64% in 2022 compared to the previous year, handling over 3,600 tons of pharmaceuticals, biotech products and other temperature-sensitive goods. It offers two large cold storage facilities offer warehousing options for temperatures ranging from 2 to 8 degrees Celsius ... [+]

DFDS hopes for McBurney Transport completion in first quarter

FDS hopes to gain approval for its purchase of Northern Ireland-based McBurney Transport Group in the first quarter of the year, said chief executive Torben Carlsen. Speaking at a press conference to announce the Danish ferry and logistics giant’s annual results on 9 February, he said that approval was needed from ... [+]

Quake hits Turkey and Syria freight – updated

The earthquake in Turkey and Syria has damaged transportation infrastructure, including that crucial to delivering aid, reports the Freightos platform. Roads and bridges have been hit and the southern port of Iskenderun shut down as stacks of containers toppled and started a fire.  Rail service is disrupted in the region, though major ... [+]

First fall in road freight rates since early 2020

The Upply x Ti x IRU European road freight rate index for Europe showed the first fall in spot rates since the first quarter of 2020, of 2.4 index points in Q4 2022 versus Q3. However, spot rates still remain up 18.1 points on Q4 2021. Meanwhile, the contract rates ... [+]

What3words puts DHL couriers on the spot

DHL Parcel UK is now allowing its users to add a What3words field at checkout to specify exactly where they want their deliveries to go. Once entered at checkout, the what3words address is then seamlessly passed on to DHL Parcel UK so its couriers can find and navigate to delivery ... [+]

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