Chris Lewis

CEVA creates a global automotive logistics giant

CEVA Logistics has created a Global Finished Vehicle Organization from the former GEFCO operation. If follows the acquisition of the vehicle-orientated logistics specialist by CEVA’s parent, CMA CGM Group in July 2022. The GEFCO brand will become CEVA Logistics and CEVA Logistics will launch a division dedicated to finished vehicles (FVL) from the former operations of GEFCO. As well as making CEVA Logistics a leader world in automotive logistics, it also makes ... [+]

FIATA publishes customs best practice guide

International forwarders group FIATA has published a new document on customs issues. Practical Guide: Business Continuity Planning – Guidance for customs and border clearance provides practical tips for freight forwarders and customs administrations to be prepared for current and future crises. FIATA says that the pandemic and other recent events show ... [+]

Joint effort slashes P&O Ferries carbon emissions

P&O Ferries says it has reduced its carbon footprint by 85,000 tons thanks to new shipping line partnerships allowing it to sail less frequently and maximise efficiency. The company’s integrated transport and logistics operations have achieved their best-ever sustainability performance, a 9% carbon reduction, it adds. The DP World-owned company’s calculations are ... [+]

Record revenue for Trucksters

Spanish-based on line road relay Trucksters says it registered a record €30 million annual revenue in 2022, a 300% increase since 2021. The company has achieved reducing transit times by 50% and is helping improve the lives of lorry drivers, who can sleep many more nights at home. In 2022, Trucksters increased ... [+]

Freeport East gets final government approval

Freeport East, one of eight new freeports in England announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer in March 2021 has received final Government approvals, allowing it to move forward into the delivery phase. The development, near the port of Felixstowe, is expected to create up to 13,500 new jobs and will ... [+]

Tower adds to Singapore strength

Pharmaceutical thermal protection specialist Tower Cold Chain is opening new office space in Tampines. The facility, close to Changi Airport, will greatly expand Tower’s availability to customers. It is a base for six industry experts, who are on hand 24 hours a day and  will support Tower’s hubs throughout APAC, the ... [+]

Pallet-Track brings new business to Liverpool forwarder

Merseyside-based SSO Logistics says it has experienced a significant uplift in business since joining the Pallet-Track network in 2021. Membership has won new business by standardising its nationwide service and providing customers with sophisticated delivery tracking. The firm’s international arm, SSO International Forwarding is the city’s first customs site operator in ... [+]

Schiller to lead freight buyer Xstaff

German based logistics buying group Xstaff has appointed Stephan Schiller as managing director and partner. He was most recently managing director of Hermes Europe and chief executive of Hermes International and will lead the group with founder Bodo Knop and chief growth officer Antonios Rigalos. [+]

Cargo carrier Coyne Airways joins Airblox

Coyne Airways is now listing freighter capacity with the Airblox.com online marketplace for standardized electronic block space agreements. The platform currently lists over 2000 lanes. Larry Coyne, founder and chief executive of the cargo airline, which caters to the  pharma, fresh produce, live animals and heavy and oversized shipment markets, said ... [+]

Southampton has ‘greenest ever’ year

DP World says its Southampton container terminal enjoyed its greenest ever year in 2022 after delivering a 55% reduction in net carbon emissions from its fleet and installations. Southampton plans to become the first port in the UK to eliminate fossil diesel from its operations entirely and transition to Hydrotreated Vegetable ... [+]

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